Dear Colleagues,

I am happy to welcome you to the 5th Biennial Conference of the Israeli Society of Surgical Oncology - ISSO at the Dan Caesarea Hotel.

We are planning an exciting and stimulating program including discussions on the important topic of the Management of Advanced Malignancies.

The conference will also highlight topics such as the management of cancer patients in general, as well as, Geriatric Oncology, Malignant Melanoma and Multimodality Management of Advanced GI Malignancies.

Parallel sessions of the Israel Senological Society and the Israeli Society of HPB Surgery will be included in the program.

We are pleased to have amongst the participants distinguished guests from Europe and the United States who will share their knowledge and experience with us.

In addition to the scientific program, opportunities will be provided for participants to meet and exchange views and thoughts.

I wish you all an excellent and enjoyable Conference.

Prof. Abraham Czerniak
President of the Israeli Society of Surgical Oncology