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15 May 2012 11:15 AM
I became an ice hockey fan when a new... Read more
13 May 2012 03:19 PM
Thank you dear colleagues for your... Read more
13 May 2012 11:39 AM
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12 May 2012 08:32 AM
I was recently asked to speak at... Read more
09 May 2012 01:23 PM
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08 May 2012 05:17 PM
Thanks.RE: #20 - "If there is conflict... Read more
07 May 2012 01:58 PM
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07 May 2012 12:46 PM
Dr. Jazieh, Thank you for the impressive... Read more
07 May 2012 08:32 AM
ASCO is the most important oncology... Read more
I became an ice hockey fan when a new franchise was started in the Washington, DC, area when I was 10 years old. There were low expectations for this team, and indeed, their inaugural season was the worst ever in the NHL. Nevertheless, I celebrated each of their eight wins, and I savored my satisfaction with the better-performing teams in the Washington... Read more
May is always an extremely busy time for us at ASCO as we lead into the Annual Meeting in Chicago. This should be another exciting and stimulating gathering. We received a record number of abstracts, signaling the vitality of the research enterprise in oncology. We hope to see as many of you as possible. Over the years, the Annual Meeting of... Read more
I was recently asked to speak at Hematology-Oncology Grand Rounds at Rhode Island Hospital. Instead of my usual topics on gynecologic cancers or sexual health, my colleague, MaryAnn Fenton, had asked me to speak to them about promotion in academics. I was both touched and taken aback that I was now in a position to give that kind of advice. Somehow,... Read more
Perspectives from UICC President-Elect Dr. Mary GospodarowiczFrom August 27–30, 2012, people from around the globe will gather in Montreal, Canada, for the Union for International Cancer Control’s (UICC’s) World Cancer Congress (WCC). The Congress, held every two years, provides a forum for those involved in international cancer control to discuss... Read more
Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to share with you the second installment in our preview of ASCO’s 2012 Annual Meeting, which includes an introduction to the scientific sessions by Scientific Program Committee Chair Ronald Levy, MD. Together, Dr. Levy and the Committee members have worked diligently to put together a program that will enable oncology... Read more
ASCO Central, located in the Oncology Professionals Hall at the 2012 Annual Meeting, is designed to highlight all of ASCO’s programs and services. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit and learn about: ASCO Connection—ASCO’s official member magazine and professional networking site. Pick up a complimentary copy of The Best of ASCO Connection... Read more
I applaud ASCO and the ABIM on the “Top Five" list—and President Link’s comments in this month’s ASCO Connection magazine (page 38) are right on the mark! It’s our responsibility to rein in costs and improve quality...we cannot expect to be able to continue to spend incessantly without delivering value and still be viewed as responsible... Read more
We’re inviting #ASCO12 attendees and our followers on Twitter to join us in Room N228, in the North Building of McCormick Place for engaging conversation, snacks, and of course to tweet. The Tweetup is first and foremost an opportunity to meet and talk, but the gathering will also feature brief, informal remarks from: Dr.... Read more
Note—All the information below has been publicly reported by the principals involved and this comment involves no HIPAA violations. An 81-year-old male had a screening PSA performed and was subsequently found to have prostate cancer. The Gleason score was not reported but the patient elected to undergo external beam radiotherapy and publicly stated... Read more
One of the hardest jobs in oncology is to deliver bad news—like telling someone that their disease is metastatic and no longer curable. In such a situation, I try to be as direct as possible—not to mince words—yet, at the same time, not to deprive anyone of hope. Still, I often wonder what happens after they leave my office, after their worst... Read more
Visit ASCO University on Thursday, April 26, for a new e-Seminar which will examine the Top Five tests and treatments in oncology that are commonly performed but not supported by evidence. The Top Five list in oncology, developed by ASCO as part of the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely® campaign, affirms that evidence-based medicine is the key to... Read more
As the result of an ASCO Board of Directors’ initiative, a new Community Research Forum will be working to identify and address two key issues per year in collaboration with community physicians involved in research. The ASCO Board of Directors’ Clinical Trial Strategic Plan of 2010 has helped define the Society’s role in supporting clinical... Read more
The November 2011 issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice (JOP) features an article from the Exemplary Attributes of Clinical Trials Sites series focused on the use of NCI’s AccrualNet. The article complements original research, also published in the November 2011 issue, on “AccrualNet: Addressing Low Accrual Via a Knowledge- Based, Community... Read more
The Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO has an exciting schedule of programs and events slated for this year’s Annual Meeting. Don’t miss opportunities to relax with other donors in the Donor Lounge or enter for prizes by participating in the new ePassport Program. For a full schedule of Foundation Annual Meeting programs and events, visit... Read more
ASCO Connection recently followed up with the inaugural recipient of the 2011 Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Jane C. Wright, MD, Young Investigator Award (YIA)—Jung-Min Lee, MD, of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The YIA provides research funding to young oncologists who are completing their training in order to help them transition to a... Read more
It seems that every nephew or niece of mine who has an engineering degree is busy creating the next killer app for a mobile device. Usually it starts with way cool technology, but comes up short in figuring out why enough users would want it or what a sustainable business model might be. On the other hand, when last week's headlines were about a... Read more
In health care, we often find ourselves reacting to events rather than dictating them. Being cast in this undesirable position is often unavoidable when dealing with regulators and federal policy. However, the ability to foresee the need for change and thereby influence the direction of change is a mark of solid leadership. ASCO recently surveyed... Read more