The Oncology Society builds awareness, education, leadership and collaboration in oncology — through student-led initiatives, research communication, and partnerships across chapters and campuses.
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Active chapters
400+
Student members
60+
Events hosted
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Cancer of the Month features
We exist because the path into oncology — research, clinical care, advocacy — rarely starts in a classroom. It starts with a mentor, a lab, a conversation. We connect students to all three.
Across chapters and campuses, our members run educational series, translate research for public audiences, and build partnerships between students, clinicians and researchers.
Read our story →Series and workshops that make oncology approachable for students at every level.
Chapter and executive roles that build organizers, not just attendees.
Partnerships across chapters, clinicians and researchers who open doors for students.
Condensed summaries and communication that translate real oncology research.
Community and public-facing work that brings cancer awareness beyond campus.
A monthly deep-dive into one cancer type — biology, treatment and where research stands today.
Explore → SeriesRecent oncology papers, summarized for students without a research background.
Explore → ChaptersStudent-run chapters bringing the mission to campuses, with room to start your own.
View chapters → EventsPanels, workshops and conferences run by chapters throughout the year.
See events →Executive, research, education, and outreach teams are open to student members at every campus — and if we're not on yours yet, we'll help you start a chapter.
Student research talks and a keynote from a visiting oncologist.
Clinicians and researchers on paths into oncology practice and research.
Chapter leads convene to share programming and plan the spring term.