Annual report 2017

MISSION

The mission of ESTRO, a non- profit, scientific organisation, shall be to foster, inall its aspects, radiotherapy (also known as radiation oncology), clinical oncology and related subjects, including physics as applied to radiotherapy, radiation technology and radiobiology. To fulfill its mission ESTRO will: • Develop and promote standards of education in radiotherapy and clinical oncology • Promote standards of practice in radiotherapy, clinical oncology and related subjects • Stimulate the exchange of scientific knowledge in all related fields • Strengthen the clinical specialty of radiotherapy and clinical oncology in relation to other specialties and professions involved in cancer management • Encourage co-operation with international, regional and national societies and bodies representing radiotherapy, clinical oncology and related subjects • Facilitate research and development in radiotherapy, clinical oncology and related subjects.

general public of the benefits of radiotherapy in curing cancer. Finally, my term as President of ESTRO ends in April 2018 at our annual conference, ESTRO 37, in Barcelona, Spain. It has been an honour and privilege to serve in this capacity. I thank all our members and other stakeholders for contributing to the success and strength of our activities. I am also grateful for the cooperation and support I received in working with the Board, ESTRO governance, and the ESTRO staff.

Best wishes,

Yolande Lievens ESTRO President

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