What does BSSO mean in SURGICAL

The Belgian Society for Surgical Oncology (BSSO) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing excellence in cancer care through leadership, education, research and advocacy. It helps to ensure the highest standards of cancer care by promoting evidence-based practice and encouraging collaboration among healthcare professionals from all over Belgium.

Membership of the BSSO is open to all disciplines involved in the treatment and prevention of cancer. This includes social workers, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, nurses, healthcare administrators and other allied health professionals.

You can become a member by filling out an online application form at the link below. Upon submission of your application form you will be asked to pay an annual fee as outlined on the website. Once accepted you will receive a confirmation email with information about your membership within 10 days.

As a member of BSSO you will benefit from access to our professional network which includes regular events such as lectures and workshops related to surgical oncology. You will also benefit from discounts on conferences and publications and exclusive access to career resources such as job postings and research funding opportunities.

Yes! The BSSO funds collaborative projects that are developed around themes related to surgical oncology topics in Belgium such as colorectal surgery or skin cancer management. Through these initiatives we aim to create meaningful connections between experts in different fields and promote evidence-based knowledge exchange in order to improve patient outcomes overall.

The BSSO hosts a number of educational events throughout the year including lectures, symposiums, hands-on courses and tutorials focusing on surgical oncology topics relevant for Belgium’s healthcare practitioners. Additionally we also regularly facilitate interprofessional seminars aimed at fostering collaboration between clinicians from different disciplines such as doctors, nurses and social workers involved with patient care respectively.

All news related to our upcoming events is broadcasted via our official website or via our various social media accounts which you can find listed at the link below. Alternativelyd you can contact us directly for more information or sign up for our newsletter if you would like automatic notifications about new events added to our calendar in relation with surgical oncology topics specifically relevant for Belgium’s healthcare practitioners.