Surgical Mentorship Needs-Assessment Survey This survey aims to assess current access to mentorship in surgery, identify unmet needs, map existing mentorship opportunities, and support the development of a future European and worldwide mentorship framework and mentor database Takes 8-10 minutes. Take survey now.

Empowering the Next Generation of Surgeons-Scientists In the rapidly evolving landscape of oncology, technical surgical expertise is no longer enough. To provide the highest standard of care, modern surgical oncologists must be equipped with the skills to critically evaluate scientific literature, design robust studies, and translate evidence into clinical practice. This is the core mission of DISSECT COST Action Working Group 2 (WG2): Building Research Capacity. We are excited to invite you to engage with our Virtual Journal Club , a cornerstone of our efforts to foster a sustainable culture of scientific inquiry and international collaboration across Europe. Building on Success: Recap of Our Recent Session              Dr. Dara Lundon            Dr. Kayra Cangoz                          Dr. Lorenzo Arboit               ...

  TRAIN-DISSECT: Mapping Surgical Oncology Training Programmes Across Different Countries A global survey mapping surgical oncology training programmes across different countries, identifying disparities, and informing the development of international standards. Open to surgical oncologists and trainees worldwide. Take the survey now

  Secondary Lymphoedema in Cancer Patients – Disparities in Diagnosis and Treatment – an International Survey This survey aims to map current practices, identify disparities, and understand barriers in the diagnosis and treatment of secondary lymphoedema among cancer patients across Europe and beyond. Takes ~ 15minutes. Take Survey Now.

DISSECT Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 1 | June 2026 About disparities in surgical specialization and education in cancer training Building knowledge through international collaboration. What is DISSECT COST Action CA24158? DISSECT is a programme supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) that aims to identify and address disparities in cancer surgery training and education. Our aim We aim to foster knowledge exchange between surgical teams from high- and low-resource settings, enhance multidisciplinary approaches to cancer treatment, strengthen technical expertise and mentorship, build research capacity, and promote innovation. Our team The team consists of the Management Committee and five Working Groups, each managed by a Lead and Co-Lead. DISSECT brings together more than 100 members from more than 18 countries across Europe, North and Latin America, and Asia. Why it is important DISSECT COST Action aligns with Europe's Beating Canc...