Obituaries
José Baselga: A giant of medical oncology
José Baselga, one of the most high profile oncologists of recent times, has died at the age of 61. His fame in the cancer world is confirmed by the volume…
Giorgio Parmiani: Cancer immunology looses a mentor and a pioneer
I am writing a note in tribute to one of our oncology research leaders, who has just left us: Giorgio Parmiani – a pioneer in immunology. The scientific community mourns…
Gordon McVie 1945–2021: a lifetime dedicated to defeating cancer
Gordon McVie passed away on January 20th after a lifetime of pioneering contributions to the cause of defeating cancer: as clinician, researcher, manager, advocate and educator. He was a formidable…
In memoriam: Alfredo Die Goyanes, oncology surgeon
It is not possible! Alfredo has passed away, he has not been able to overcome the attack of the damn virus that devastates lives and feelings. I try to control…
Karen Benn: a great example of what an advocate can accomplish
Tributes have poured in for Karen Benn, deputy CEO and head of public affairs at Europa Donna, who died on 4 September. Karen was one of the longest serving officers…
Lynn Faulds Wood: consumer rights watchdog who took up the cause of cancer patients
Many tributes have been paid to Lynn Faulds Wood, the co-founder and first president of the European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC), who has died aged 72. She had a profound…
Dino Amadori passes away at the age of 83
Soul and courage: these are the two words italian oncologist Dino Amadori chose in the autobiography he published less than two years ago to describe what guided him alla along…
In memory of Aron Goldhirsch, challenging oncologist with a vision
Prof. Aron Goldhirsch, an outstanding representative of italian Medical Oncology, awarded and recognized internationally, passed away on February 26. Since 2019, he was Medical Consultant at the Breast Cancer Center…