On June 19, 2026, members of the “Etiology and Pathogenesis of Oral Cancer in Young Adults” consortium hosted a working meeting at RUDN University in Moscow. The event gathered colleagues from various scientific and clinical institutions to address cancer in young adults and adolescents. Its primary goal was to consolidate research efforts to develop new scientific projects on this field.
The program featured presentations on the molecular, genetic, and clinical characteristics of gastric, lung, and prostate cancers in young adults, along with discussions on clinical and molecular predictors of hereditary cancer syndromes. Pediatric oncology received special attention. During the meeting, consortium members presented key research findings on early-onset oral cancer. Participants proposed using the consortium’s accumulated experience and methodological approaches as a foundation for expanding research to other cancer sites.
The key outcomes of the meeting have been summarized in a consensus statement.