ecancer is the leading online cancer journal and media channel for cancer professionals. The journal is an award-winning open access, not-for-profit channel founded by The European Institute of Oncology and is the official digital and broadcast partner for ECCO (European Cancer Organisation). Through the latest social networking, elearning, webtv video streaming and podcast distribution channels, ecancer aims to improve communications between sub-specialised cancer scientists and clinicians by working interactively and faster, actively encouraging the exchange of ideas and research, speeding up the time it takes from discovery to patient benefit.