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Welcome to BASO ~ The Association for Cancer Surgery
BASO ~ The Association for Cancer Surgery is the Association that speaks as an umbrella organisation for surgical specialties treating people with malignant diseases. BASO ~ ACS was founded in 1971 by Ronald Raven, Surgical Oncologist, as a forum for surgical research and training for the benefit of patients with cancer. The Association represents surgeons and their centres across the United Kingdom & Ireland and has influence beyond.
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2025 BASO Annual Scientific Conference

10th-11th November 2025 | London

2025 CFA Advert

We are delighted to invite you to the 87th BASO Annual Scientific Meeting, a premier event dedicated to advancing 'Global Initiatives in Cancer Care'.

This year's meeting promises an outstanding programme featuring a distinguished lineup of national and  international experts in cancer surgery. The event will offer cutting-edge insights, innovative research, and collaborative discussions aimed at improving cancer care worldwide. CLICK HERE to find  more about the conference...

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2025 BASOT Surgical Skills Course

���� Hands-On Surgical Skills Course ����

Master the Basics - Build Confidence Through Practice
Get practical experience in essential surgical techniques:

  • Energy Devices & Bowel Anastomosis

  • Haemostasis Techniques

  • Skin Lesion Excision

  • Abdominal Wall Closure

✔ Take-home surgical model and instruments included in the course fee. Continue developing your skills anytime, anywhere.

✔ Registration FEE

- £80 Non Members

- £55 for BASO Trainees Members. *BASO Trainees can claim £50 fee discount when registering for 2025 BASO Annual Conference.

� Venue: Clinical Education Skills Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1st Floor, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham B15 2GW

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2025 BGCS Advert

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BASO Grants and Fellowship

2025 RRaven Fellowship Banner

♦ BASO~ACS Awards and  Fellowship - British Association of Surgical Oncology takes great pride in awarding those professionals and trainees in recognition of their outstanding achievement in and contribution to the cancer surgery; it's research and education. visit our Education & Training Section for more information on the BASO endorsed courses.

BASO~ACS is an NIHR RDN Non-Commercial Partner. This means the studies that we fund may be eligible to access the NIHR Study Support Service which is provided by the NIHR Research Delivery Network within the NHS, and the wider public health and social care enviornment, across England. Read full policy

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