SIOG 2023 Masterclass : Geriatric Oncology Clinical Trials Design

SIOG 2023 Masterclass : Geriatric Oncology Clinical Trials Design is organized by International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) and will be held from Oct 03 - 06, 2023 at Marly Innovation Center, Marly, Fribourg, Switzerland.

Description:
Cancer rates continue to rise globally with a disproportionate impact on the older population. Individuals aged 70 and above are particularly affected and account for the largest proportion of cancer-related deaths globally. Despite this, the care they receive falls short when compared to other age groups. The misconception that older adults have a lower treatment tolerance contributes to this, leading to under-representation in trial registration.  There is a strong emphasis from regulatory bodies on the need to include patients aged 75 and above. Yet, very often at the time of registration of new drugs, fewer older cancer patients are enrolled — resulting in skewed output of tolerance in the ‘non-fit’ older population.

Objective:
The SIOG Masterclass offers world-class training to healthcare professionals who are treating older cancer patients, to address hidden inclusion criteria that inevitably exclude older cancer patients in randomised control trials.The course will help delegates develop protocol concept for clinical trials, ready for submission at their institutions.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.