Russell Berman
@rsberman.bsky.social
Professor of Surgery,Associate Cancer Center Director for Clinical Education and Surg Onc Network Integration Weill Cornell Meyer Cancer Center. President, Society of Surgical Oncology
Father, husband. Opinions expressed are my own.
Father, husband. Opinions expressed are my own.
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Register now for our upcoming CGSO educational videoconference on Biliary Tract malignancies. This session includes HCC and cholangiocarcinoma cases, featuring CGSO Fellows and guest expert Adam Yopp, MD.
Save your spot: https://ow.ly/vcGq50XSHq1
Save your spot: https://ow.ly/vcGq50XSHq1
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Register now for our upcoming CGSO educational videoconference on Biliary Tract malignancies. This session includes HCC and cholangiocarcinoma cases, featuring CGSO Fellows and guest expert Adam Yopp, MD.
Save your spot: https://ow.ly/vcGq50XSHq1
Save your spot: https://ow.ly/vcGq50XSHq1
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Monthly Member Spotlight! Dr. Sudip Haldar is passionate about educating the public through YouTube content focused on cancer awareness and medical misinformation. He also prioritizes fitness and resistance training while pursuing academic interests in AI applications in healthcare and MBA studies.
January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Monthly Member Spotlight! Dr. Sudip Haldar is passionate about educating the public through YouTube content focused on cancer awareness and medical misinformation. He also prioritizes fitness and resistance training while pursuing academic interests in AI applications in healthcare and MBA studies.
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🎙️ New Surgical Oncology Insight episode!
Dr. Monisha Sudarshan discusses with Dr. Erin A. Gillaspie her paper “Immunotherapy in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: What is the state of management?"
Listen now: surgonctoday.libsyn.com/soi-article-...
Dr. Monisha Sudarshan discusses with Dr. Erin A. Gillaspie her paper “Immunotherapy in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: What is the state of management?"
Listen now: surgonctoday.libsyn.com/soi-article-...
January 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
🎙️ New Surgical Oncology Insight episode!
Dr. Monisha Sudarshan discusses with Dr. Erin A. Gillaspie her paper “Immunotherapy in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: What is the state of management?"
Listen now: surgonctoday.libsyn.com/soi-article-...
Dr. Monisha Sudarshan discusses with Dr. Erin A. Gillaspie her paper “Immunotherapy in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: What is the state of management?"
Listen now: surgonctoday.libsyn.com/soi-article-...
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Don’t miss our upcoming webinar! Join panelists for a discussion on diagnostic challenges and the role of biopsies, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary care, and sharing updates on new and evolving treatment options
Register today:
https://ow.ly/hPYZ50XSZ5f
Register today:
https://ow.ly/hPYZ50XSZ5f
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Don’t miss our upcoming webinar! Join panelists for a discussion on diagnostic challenges and the role of biopsies, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary care, and sharing updates on new and evolving treatment options
Register today:
https://ow.ly/hPYZ50XSZ5f
Register today:
https://ow.ly/hPYZ50XSZ5f
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Advanced Cancer Therapies brings together experts to advance the research, development, and application of innovative cancer treatments.
📅 February 14–16, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Register now and be part of this exclusive event for surgical oncologists:
https://ow.ly/rScB50XVQWW
📅 February 14–16, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Register now and be part of this exclusive event for surgical oncologists:
https://ow.ly/rScB50XVQWW
January 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Advanced Cancer Therapies brings together experts to advance the research, development, and application of innovative cancer treatments.
📅 February 14–16, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Register now and be part of this exclusive event for surgical oncologists:
https://ow.ly/rScB50XVQWW
📅 February 14–16, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Register now and be part of this exclusive event for surgical oncologists:
https://ow.ly/rScB50XVQWW
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🎙️ New episode of SurgOnc Today!
We discuss the recently updated ASCO guidelines for axillary staging with sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer, as well as considerations for their application in a multidisciplinary setting.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/7XpU50XWVUi
We discuss the recently updated ASCO guidelines for axillary staging with sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer, as well as considerations for their application in a multidisciplinary setting.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/7XpU50XWVUi
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🎙️ New episode of SurgOnc Today!
We discuss the recently updated ASCO guidelines for axillary staging with sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer, as well as considerations for their application in a multidisciplinary setting.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/7XpU50XWVUi
We discuss the recently updated ASCO guidelines for axillary staging with sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer, as well as considerations for their application in a multidisciplinary setting.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/7XpU50XWVUi
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Join us for a pre-course sponsored by WICS at #SSO2026 — open to all attendees! Get tips to boost efficiency, productivity & work–life balance with expert insights.
Pre-course registration required (add it to your SSO 2026 registration): https://ow.ly/FX4U50XXjT2
Pre-course registration required (add it to your SSO 2026 registration): https://ow.ly/FX4U50XXjT2
January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Join us for a pre-course sponsored by WICS at #SSO2026 — open to all attendees! Get tips to boost efficiency, productivity & work–life balance with expert insights.
Pre-course registration required (add it to your SSO 2026 registration): https://ow.ly/FX4U50XXjT2
Pre-course registration required (add it to your SSO 2026 registration): https://ow.ly/FX4U50XXjT2
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New episode 🎙️
Outside the OR explores how collaboration between SSO and the ACS Cancer Surgery Standards Program is raising the standard of cancer care. Featuring Dr. Matt Katz and Dr. Tina Heiken.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/5qbX50XWLyV
Outside the OR explores how collaboration between SSO and the ACS Cancer Surgery Standards Program is raising the standard of cancer care. Featuring Dr. Matt Katz and Dr. Tina Heiken.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/5qbX50XWLyV
January 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
New episode 🎙️
Outside the OR explores how collaboration between SSO and the ACS Cancer Surgery Standards Program is raising the standard of cancer care. Featuring Dr. Matt Katz and Dr. Tina Heiken.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/5qbX50XWLyV
Outside the OR explores how collaboration between SSO and the ACS Cancer Surgery Standards Program is raising the standard of cancer care. Featuring Dr. Matt Katz and Dr. Tina Heiken.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/5qbX50XWLyV
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🦈What’s the next big idea in surgical oncology? Find out at the new SSO 2026 Shark Tank event.
Thursday, March 5 from 5:45 PM –6:45 PM in the HUB Theater
Learn more about #SSO2026 special events: https://sso2026.eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp?SFP=WU5VR01WWk5AMjQ4MzJATmV0d29ya2luZyBFdmVudHM
Thursday, March 5 from 5:45 PM –6:45 PM in the HUB Theater
Learn more about #SSO2026 special events: https://sso2026.eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp?SFP=WU5VR01WWk5AMjQ4MzJATmV0d29ya2luZyBFdmVudHM
January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🦈What’s the next big idea in surgical oncology? Find out at the new SSO 2026 Shark Tank event.
Thursday, March 5 from 5:45 PM –6:45 PM in the HUB Theater
Learn more about #SSO2026 special events: https://sso2026.eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp?SFP=WU5VR01WWk5AMjQ4MzJATmV0d29ya2luZyBFdmVudHM
Thursday, March 5 from 5:45 PM –6:45 PM in the HUB Theater
Learn more about #SSO2026 special events: https://sso2026.eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp?SFP=WU5VR01WWk5AMjQ4MzJATmV0d29ya2luZyBFdmVudHM
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Time is running out to register for our webinar Rare Sarcomas: Navigating Diagnostic Complexities, sponsored by Aadi Bioscience. Join us for a discussion on diagnostic challenges in rare sarcomas.
Register before it's too late:
https://ow.ly/43u550XSZ7y
Register before it's too late:
https://ow.ly/43u550XSZ7y
January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Time is running out to register for our webinar Rare Sarcomas: Navigating Diagnostic Complexities, sponsored by Aadi Bioscience. Join us for a discussion on diagnostic challenges in rare sarcomas.
Register before it's too late:
https://ow.ly/43u550XSZ7y
Register before it's too late:
https://ow.ly/43u550XSZ7y
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The SSO Medical Student & Trainee Primer for Non-HPB GI Oncology is now published in Surgical Oncology Insight! This is one of three new primers released by members of the 2025–2026 Fellows and Young Attending Committee.
Read the full primer now in SOI: https://ow.ly/RmIQ50XY9zy
Read the full primer now in SOI: https://ow.ly/RmIQ50XY9zy
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The SSO Medical Student & Trainee Primer for Non-HPB GI Oncology is now published in Surgical Oncology Insight! This is one of three new primers released by members of the 2025–2026 Fellows and Young Attending Committee.
Read the full primer now in SOI: https://ow.ly/RmIQ50XY9zy
Read the full primer now in SOI: https://ow.ly/RmIQ50XY9zy
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Radiation-associated chest wall sarcomas pose diagnostic and treatment challenges. Join experts for real-world cases, imaging & pathology insights, histologic subtypes, and evolving strategies—from surgery to systemic therapy and re-irradiation.
Register:
https://ow.ly/rCbP50XY6ur
Register:
https://ow.ly/rCbP50XY6ur
January 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Radiation-associated chest wall sarcomas pose diagnostic and treatment challenges. Join experts for real-world cases, imaging & pathology insights, histologic subtypes, and evolving strategies—from surgery to systemic therapy and re-irradiation.
Register:
https://ow.ly/rCbP50XY6ur
Register:
https://ow.ly/rCbP50XY6ur
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The SSO Medical Student & Trainee Primer for Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology is now published in @SurgOncInsight! This is the second of three primers released by members of the 2025–2026 Fellows and Young Attending Committee.
Read now: https://ow.ly/LVLL50XY9WT
Read now: https://ow.ly/LVLL50XY9WT
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The SSO Medical Student & Trainee Primer for Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology is now published in @SurgOncInsight! This is the second of three primers released by members of the 2025–2026 Fellows and Young Attending Committee.
Read now: https://ow.ly/LVLL50XY9WT
Read now: https://ow.ly/LVLL50XY9WT
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In today's episode of the series “evidence today and tomorrow”, the HPB disease site working group of the SSO explores current gaps in HPB surgical oncology, highlighting existing evidence and ongoing work aimed at filling those gaps
Listen now: https://ow.ly/WNts50Y0Tkn
Listen now: https://ow.ly/WNts50Y0Tkn
January 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In today's episode of the series “evidence today and tomorrow”, the HPB disease site working group of the SSO explores current gaps in HPB surgical oncology, highlighting existing evidence and ongoing work aimed at filling those gaps
Listen now: https://ow.ly/WNts50Y0Tkn
Listen now: https://ow.ly/WNts50Y0Tkn
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🚨 Special double release today!
Catch up on emerging HPB trials in SurgOnc Today as Dr. Zhi Ven Fong interviews Dr. Yorick L. van de Pavert on the ENDURO Trial—comparing surgical vs endoscopic gastrojejunostomy bypass.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/ZhOw50Y0U3E
Catch up on emerging HPB trials in SurgOnc Today as Dr. Zhi Ven Fong interviews Dr. Yorick L. van de Pavert on the ENDURO Trial—comparing surgical vs endoscopic gastrojejunostomy bypass.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/ZhOw50Y0U3E
January 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🚨 Special double release today!
Catch up on emerging HPB trials in SurgOnc Today as Dr. Zhi Ven Fong interviews Dr. Yorick L. van de Pavert on the ENDURO Trial—comparing surgical vs endoscopic gastrojejunostomy bypass.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/ZhOw50Y0U3E
Catch up on emerging HPB trials in SurgOnc Today as Dr. Zhi Ven Fong interviews Dr. Yorick L. van de Pavert on the ENDURO Trial—comparing surgical vs endoscopic gastrojejunostomy bypass.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/ZhOw50Y0U3E
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Reduce breast cancer–related lymphedema through innovation. Join our webinar on Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction, covering prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
📅 February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/VEia50XSJ8i
📅 February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/VEia50XSJ8i
January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Reduce breast cancer–related lymphedema through innovation. Join our webinar on Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction, covering prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
📅 February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/VEia50XSJ8i
📅 February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/VEia50XSJ8i
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Last chance! There’s still time to register for the CGSO Board Exam Review Course, which is happening tomorrow, Saturday, January 24, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
Don’t miss your opportunity to get expert prep, mock orals, and exam-ready strategies. Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/kxa550Y1Qvu
Don’t miss your opportunity to get expert prep, mock orals, and exam-ready strategies. Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/kxa550Y1Qvu
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Last chance! There’s still time to register for the CGSO Board Exam Review Course, which is happening tomorrow, Saturday, January 24, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
Don’t miss your opportunity to get expert prep, mock orals, and exam-ready strategies. Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/kxa550Y1Qvu
Don’t miss your opportunity to get expert prep, mock orals, and exam-ready strategies. Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/kxa550Y1Qvu
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The SSO is thrilled to announce the featured lecturers for #SSO2026.
Join us from March 5-7, 2026 for an event packed with groundbreaking insights, innovative research, and dynamic discussions.
Register now: https://sso2026.eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp?SFP=RExHWkVLUFJAMjM4NDBAUmVnaXN0ZXI
Join us from March 5-7, 2026 for an event packed with groundbreaking insights, innovative research, and dynamic discussions.
Register now: https://sso2026.eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp?SFP=RExHWkVLUFJAMjM4NDBAUmVnaXN0ZXI
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The SSO is thrilled to announce the featured lecturers for #SSO2026.
Join us from March 5-7, 2026 for an event packed with groundbreaking insights, innovative research, and dynamic discussions.
Register now: https://sso2026.eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp?SFP=RExHWkVLUFJAMjM4NDBAUmVnaXN0ZXI
Join us from March 5-7, 2026 for an event packed with groundbreaking insights, innovative research, and dynamic discussions.
Register now: https://sso2026.eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp?SFP=RExHWkVLUFJAMjM4NDBAUmVnaXN0ZXI
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The SSO Medical Student & Trainee Primer for Skin, Soft Tissue, and Endocrine Surgical Oncology is now published in Surgical Oncology Insight! This is the third and last primer released by members of the 2025–2026 Fellows and Young Attending Committee.
Read now: https://ow.ly/N9fx50XYa2e
Read now: https://ow.ly/N9fx50XYa2e
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The SSO Medical Student & Trainee Primer for Skin, Soft Tissue, and Endocrine Surgical Oncology is now published in Surgical Oncology Insight! This is the third and last primer released by members of the 2025–2026 Fellows and Young Attending Committee.
Read now: https://ow.ly/N9fx50XYa2e
Read now: https://ow.ly/N9fx50XYa2e
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Phoenix is calling 🌵
Join us at #SSO2026 for cutting-edge surgical oncology, plus sunshine, skyline views, and desert vibes after hours. ☀️
Register now: https://ow.ly/gN9350Y3SJo
Join us at #SSO2026 for cutting-edge surgical oncology, plus sunshine, skyline views, and desert vibes after hours. ☀️
Register now: https://ow.ly/gN9350Y3SJo
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Phoenix is calling 🌵
Join us at #SSO2026 for cutting-edge surgical oncology, plus sunshine, skyline views, and desert vibes after hours. ☀️
Register now: https://ow.ly/gN9350Y3SJo
Join us at #SSO2026 for cutting-edge surgical oncology, plus sunshine, skyline views, and desert vibes after hours. ☀️
Register now: https://ow.ly/gN9350Y3SJo
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Thank you to everyone who attended the SSO CGSO Board Review Course this past Saturday. Best of luck to everyone who joined us and to all of those preparing for the CGSO Board Exam!
January 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended the SSO CGSO Board Review Course this past Saturday. Best of luck to everyone who joined us and to all of those preparing for the CGSO Board Exam!
Reposted by Russell Berman
We’re thrilled to share that SurgOnc Academy Communities are now live!
Members can now connect with colleagues, ask questions about tough cases, and more — all within this platform.
Follow the instructions found in your email to access. learn.surgonc.org
Members can now connect with colleagues, ask questions about tough cases, and more — all within this platform.
Follow the instructions found in your email to access. learn.surgonc.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
We’re thrilled to share that SurgOnc Academy Communities are now live!
Members can now connect with colleagues, ask questions about tough cases, and more — all within this platform.
Follow the instructions found in your email to access. learn.surgonc.org
Members can now connect with colleagues, ask questions about tough cases, and more — all within this platform.
Follow the instructions found in your email to access. learn.surgonc.org
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Our parathyroid surgery webinar is taking place tomorrow! This member-only session features endocrine surgeons in a concise, case-driven discussion of diagnostic pitfalls, imaging choices, and more.
Register: https://learn.surgonc.org/courses/119376
Register: https://learn.surgonc.org/courses/119376
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Our parathyroid surgery webinar is taking place tomorrow! This member-only session features endocrine surgeons in a concise, case-driven discussion of diagnostic pitfalls, imaging choices, and more.
Register: https://learn.surgonc.org/courses/119376
Register: https://learn.surgonc.org/courses/119376
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Join us for a webinar on rare sarcomas, including focused discussion on malignant PEComa. Hear expert insights from John Charlson, MD; Valerie Grignol, MD; Alexandra Istl, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FSSO; and Luke Selby, MD, MS, FACS.
Register now:
https://ow.ly/F4cn50XSYCX
Register now:
https://ow.ly/F4cn50XSYCX
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Join us for a webinar on rare sarcomas, including focused discussion on malignant PEComa. Hear expert insights from John Charlson, MD; Valerie Grignol, MD; Alexandra Istl, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FSSO; and Luke Selby, MD, MS, FACS.
Register now:
https://ow.ly/F4cn50XSYCX
Register now:
https://ow.ly/F4cn50XSYCX
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Kick off 2026 with the strength of a global surgical oncology community behind you 💪.
Join 3,500+ surgical oncologists committed to advancing cancer surgery worldwide. Learn more and become a member today: https://ow.ly/sb8J50XAVTz
Join 3,500+ surgical oncologists committed to advancing cancer surgery worldwide. Learn more and become a member today: https://ow.ly/sb8J50XAVTz
January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Kick off 2026 with the strength of a global surgical oncology community behind you 💪.
Join 3,500+ surgical oncologists committed to advancing cancer surgery worldwide. Learn more and become a member today: https://ow.ly/sb8J50XAVTz
Join 3,500+ surgical oncologists committed to advancing cancer surgery worldwide. Learn more and become a member today: https://ow.ly/sb8J50XAVTz