Proceedings from the First Onco Summit: LATAM Chapter, 19–20 May 2023, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

TL;DR

The Onco Summit 2023 in Rio de Janeiro brought together oncology experts to discuss cancer care challenges and strategies in Latin America.

Contribution

The summit fostered collaboration and shared best practices to address cancer care challenges specific to Latin America.

Findings

More than 300 oncology specialists and 30 experts participated in the summit.

Discussions focused on therapeutic advances and strategies tailored to Latin America's unique challenges.

A network of oncologists and scientists was established to improve cancer care through collaboration.

Abstract

The first Onco Summit: The Latin American (LATAM) Chapter was held from 19–20 May 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This educational initiative aimed to discuss the current challenges in cancer care, both globally and in LATAM, and foster the exchange of best practices to address these challenges. The Summit brought together more than 30 international and regional experts and more than 300 oncology specialists to deliberate on the advancements and barriers in oncology, with a focus on strategies tailored to the specific needs of LATAM. This report provides an overview of the key discussions among cancer specialists at the Summit.

The Onco Summit 2023: The Latin American (LATAM) Chapter took place over two days, from 19–20 May 2023, in Brazil. The event aimed to share the latest updates across various oncology disciplines, address critical clinical challenges, and exchange best practices to ensure optimal patient treatment. More than 30 international and regional speakers and more than 300 oncology specialists participated in the Summit. The Summit discussions centered on common challenges and therapeutic advances in cancer care, with a specific focus on the unique obstacles faced in LATAM and examples of adaptable strategies to address these challenges. The Summit also facilitated the establishment of a network of oncologists, hematologists, and scientists in LATAM, enabling collaboration to improve cancer care, both in this region and globally, through drug development and clinical research. This report summarizes the key discussions from the Summit for the global and LATAM oncology community.

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