Over the years, SSO Presidential Addresses have covered an array of topics ranging from the growth and evolution of the Society, changes in the care of cancer patients, overcoming personal and professional challenges and ethical considerations. While topics may range, the constant element is the deep passion for the profession and for improving the lives of cancer patients.
Empowering Surgeons: A Call for Leadership, Mentorship and Collaboration in the Field of Surgical Oncology – Kelly K. Hunt, MD, FSSO, 2024
Planning for the Future of Surgical Oncology – Sandra L. Wong, MD, MS, FSSO, 2023
What is a Surgical Oncologist: Evolution of Surgical Oncology and the Society of Surgical Oncology in an Era of Hyperspecialization– Douglas S. Tyler, MD, MSHCT, FSSO, 2022
The State of SSO: Responding to the Pandemic and Beyond – James R. Howe, MD, 2021
Surgical Oncology Moonshot – David L. Bartlett, MD, 2020
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Serendipity and Strategy on the Path of Progress – Armando E. Giuliano, MD, 2019
The Fundamental Difference Between Cancer Treatment and Patient Care – Kelly M. McMasters, MD, PhD, 2018
Charting the Course Ahead for the Society of Surgical Oncology: “The Future Ain’t What It Used to Be.” – Daniel G. Coit, MD, 2017
Translational Cancer Research: The Surgeon’s Role – Jeffrey A. Drebin, MD, 2016
Society of Surgical Oncology: The Next 75 Years – Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD, 2015
Translational Education@SSO.edu V. Suzanne Klimberg, MD, 2014
The End of the Beginning
Monica Morrow, MD, 2013
A Society in Transition – James S. Economou, MD, PhD, 2012
It’s Not the Destination, It’s the Journey – Mitchell C. Posner, MD, 2011
Subspecialty Certificate in Advanced Surgical Oncology – Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, 2010
The War on Cancer-Shifting from Disappointment to New Hope – William G. Cance, MD, 2009
“I’m in a New York State of Mind” – Nicholas J. Petrelli, MD, 2008
Surgical Oncology at the Crossroads: the Future is Now – Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD, 2007
Assessing the State of Surgical Oncology: The Future Is Now – Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, 2006
Mentoring Surgeons for the 21st Century – S. Eva Singletary, MD, 2005
Friendships, Partnerships, and Teams-Keys to Academic Success – Alfred M. Cohen, MD, 2004
Volume, Outcome, and Surgical Specialization – John M. Daly, MD, 2003
The Things That Matter Most – John E. Niederhuber, MD, 2002
Challenges Facing Clinical Research – William C. Wood, MD, 2001
Values in Leadership: Lessons Learned From Patients, Students, and Colleagues – Glenn Steele, MD, 2000
Surgical Oncology: A Specialty in Evolution – Edward M. Copeland III, MD, 1999
The Society of Surgical Oncology and the commission on cancer: Progress through synergism – David P. Winchester, MD, 1998
The Society at a Crossroads: Milestones and Imperatives for Cancer Clinical Trials – Kirby I. Bland, MD, 1997
The Enigma of Local Recurrence – Murray F. Brennan, MD, 1996
Eat Your Cereal – Bernard Gardner, MD, 1995
Surgical Oncology in the 21st Century – Charles M. Balch, MD, 1992
Wither, Whether, or Whither – Benjamin F. Rush, Jr, MD, 1990
The Society of Surgical Oncology at a Crossroads: Thoughts for the Future – Blake Cady, MD, 1989
At Last—Worldwide Agreement on the Staging of Cancer – Robert V.P. Hutter, MD, 1987
The Role of the Surgical Oncologist in the Community Hospital – Victor D. Dembrow, MD, 1986
Improved Understanding of Mammary Cancer – Hiram C. Polk Jr., MD, 1985
The Privileges and the Responsibilities of a Surgical Oncologist – Robert J. McKenna, MD, 1984
Fatti Maschii Parole Femine – Gerald P. Murphy, MD, DSc, 1983
Truth in Labeling: You Can’t Fool Mother Nature – Jerome J. DeCosse, MD, 1982
Definition of an Oncologist: – Condict Moore, MD, 1981
Status of Surgical Oncology in the University – Walter Lawrence, Jr., MD, 1980
Surgical Oncology-Expectations for the Future – LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., MD, 1979
The Surgical Treatment of Cancer – Harvey W. Baker, MD, 1978
Society of Surgical Oncology – William R. Nelson, MD, 1977
The Surgical Oncologist – Lewis W. Guiss, MD, 1976
The Evolution of Surgical Oncology – Edward F. Scanlon, MD, 1975
College of Cancer – Arthur G. James, MD, 1974
Cancer Therapy—The Patient’s Choice? – Arthur I. Holleb, MD, 1973
A Surgeon Looks at Radiotherapy in Cancer of the Colon and Rectum – Stuart H. Quan, MD, 1972
The Implications of the Report of the Warren Cole Committee – Guy F. Robbins, MD, FACS, 1970
Presidential Address – Sam A. Wilkins, Jr., MD, 1969
Management of Patients with Cancer of the Thyroid – Theodore Winship, MD, 1967
Presidential Address – Glenn H. Leak, MD, 1966