The latest Special Issue from ecancermedicalscience is dedicated to the memory of our late friend, Dr Mario Sideri.

The Special Issue, "Prevention of gynaecological cancers: in memory of Mario Sideri," consists of nine articles centred around Dr Sideri's favoured research topic.

Dr Sideri was one of the first doctors in the world to identify the connection between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer.

He served as the Director of the Preventive Gynaecology Unit at the European Institute of Oncology (IEO) in Milan from 1994 until his tragic death in June 2014.

"The IEO has lost a figure of international reputation, as well as a doctor much loved for his extraordinary intelligence and humanity," said Prof Umberto Veronesi, founder of the IEO, at his passing.

"Sideri helped to develop the principles and methods for early diagnosis and prevention of gynaecologic cancers, and was committed to effectively changing the clinical history of cancer for women."

Dr Sideri was an author and interviewee for ecancermedicalscience, where his loss was deeply felt.

The production of this Special Issue serves as both a memorial of a life well spent, and a review of the field he helped to pioneer.

"Sideri was a fierce believer in the strengths of primary and secondary prevention," wrote the Special Issue Guest Editors, Dr Susanna Chiocca and Dr Maria Teresa Sandri of the IEO, Milan, Italy.

To complement Dr Sideri's scope of research interests, the nine original research papers within the Special Issue cover a range of topics, from screening techniques to the use of the preventive HPV vaccine in gynaecological cancers.

"This special issue reflects Sideri's dedication to cancer prevention, and encompasses contributions from many of his colleagues and close friends," Drs Chiocca and Sandri conclude.

It is our hope that this Special Issue will keep the memory of our valued colleague alive, while looking towards a future with fewer cancer patients.

Reference:

ecancermedicalscience Special Issue: Preventive Gynaecology

In memory of Dr Mario Sideri, 1953-2014