European Oncology Leaders: The Cancerfutures Collection, 2001-2004 Cancer Futures

CancerFutures was launched in 2001 with the aim of increasing knowledge about the complex world of cancer care through people and facts. Cover Story and Masterpiece are two key sections of the magazine that have featured in-depth interviews with some of Europe’s most influential oncology leaders – people who have been pioneers of the art and science of oncology over the past 30 years. These interviews comprise a unique collection of stories that give insight into the many personal and professional challenges these leaders have faced in building their careers and pushing forward the boundaries of oncology practice. The European School of Oncology is pleased to launch the __CancerFutures Collection__ which will be of interest to all members of the European oncology community, both today and in the future. This collection acknowledges the tremendous contribution that these leaders have made to cancer care and pays tribute to their dedication and drive. It will provide encouragement for all those confronted with difficulties in building their careers, and will give some inspiration for future leaders.

CancerFutures was launched in 2001 with the aim of increasing knowledge about the complex world of cancer care through people and facts. Cover Story and Masterpiece are two key sections of the magazine that have featured in-depth interviews with some of Europe’s most influential oncology leaders – people who have been pioneers of the art and science of oncology over the past 30 years. These interviews comprise a unique collection of stories that give insight into the many personal and professional challenges these leaders have faced in building their careers and pushing forward the boundaries of oncology practice.

The European School of Oncology is pleased to launch the CancerFutures Collection which will be of interest to all members of the European oncology community, both today and in the future. This collection acknowledges the tremendous contribution that these leaders have made to cancer care and pays tribute to their dedication and drive. It will provide encouragement for all those confronted with difficulties in building their careers, and will give some inspiration for future leaders.

Introduction....Pages 1-1 Martine Piccart: Medic and Musician.......Pages 5-11 Gordon McVie: Making Waves....Pages 13-20 Agnes Glaus: Softly Softly....Pages 21-27 Mariano Barbacid: The Homecoming....Pages 29-36 Liisa Elovainio: Tough on Tobacco....Pages 37-45 Franco Cavalli: Rebel with (Several) Rauses....Pages 47-54 Françoise Meunier: Chameleon Chief....Pages 55-63 Jean-Pierre Armand: Sifting Sand....Pages 65-73 Silvia Marsoni: The Go-Between....Pages 75-85 Harry Bartelink: Putting Europe First....Pages 87-94 Nora Kearney: Shaking Up the Big House....Pages 95-104 Paris and Helen Kosmidis: A Legend in their Own Time....Pages 105-115 Jacek Jassem: Reaching out From Gdansk....Pages 117-127 Interview with Umberto Veronesi....Pages 131-135 Maurice Tubiana: The Fighting Spirit Behind Cancerology....Pages 137-140 Michael Baum: Shooting Sacred Cows....Pages 141-149 Hans-Jörg Senn: Championing Consensus....Pages 151-158 Gianni Bonnadona: Fighting for Every Life....Pages 159-165 At the opening ceremony of the second European Breast Cancer Conference, Brussels, September 2000, Professor Martine Piccart gave, as expected, a highly polished scientific speech.