Our Mission
The mission of the Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve multidisciplinary patient care by advancing the science, education and practice of cancer surgery worldwide.
Our Values
Professionalism
Advocate for the cancer patient through integrity and ethical conduct.
Quality
Foster quality through improved understanding of cancer biology, compassionate communication and optimizing outcomes across the continuum of cancer care.
Lifelong Learning
Provide ongoing education in multidisciplinary cancer care.
Leadership
Provide leadership to the public and health professionals on the importance of surgery in multidisciplinary cancer care and to develop the discipline and its providers for the future.
Discovery
Committed to innovation and fostering better patient care.
The History of the Society of Surgical Oncology
Since our founding in 1940, SSO has championed leading-edge education, research, and quality impacting the full spectrum of surgical oncology and cancer care. Our members in 70 countries embrace the values that have enabled cancer surgeons to continually expand their knowledge, refine their decision-making skills and drive better outcomes for patients. The mission of the Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve multidisciplinary patient care by advancing the science, education and practice of cancer surgery worldwide. Today, SSO is a dynamic global community of cancer surgeons shaping advancements in the profession to deliver the highest quality surgical care for cancer patients.