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Daniel G. Haller, MD, a widely recognized researcher in... Read more
The first Editorial Board led by Daniel G. Haller, MD of... Read more
In response to the need for educational resources that target... Read more
Don Dizon, MD, FACP, Immediate Past Chair of the Integrated... Read more
Early in 2014, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)... Read more
ASCO Election season is here. The nomination period for the... Read more
It is with great sadness that ASCO announces that Emil... Read more
Robert S. Miller, MD, FACP, a medical oncologist and recognized... Read more
Congratulations, Dr. Villar, on being a well rounded surgical... Read more
William C. Huang, MD, discusses the Surveillance,... Read more
Welcome to ASCO Connection—the bimonthly magazine for and about ASCO members.
It is with great sadness that ASCO announces that Emil “Tom” Frei III, MD, former ASCO President, died on Tuesday, April 30, at the age of 89. Dr. Frei was one of the world’s foremost oncologists and a leading researcher in cancer treatment. Working closely with his colleagues Drs. Emil Freireich—whose similar name was the reason Dr. Frei... Read more
The Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Medical Student Rotation for Underrepresented Populations is designed to facilitate the recruitment and retention of individuals from populations underrepresented in medicine to cancer careers and increase access to quality care for underserved communities. The award provides... Read more
Building Bridges to Conquer Cancer: May 31-June 4, Chicago, Illinois Be the first to hear about practice-changing research in oncology at the 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting, May 31-June 4 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Join us for presentations on state-of-the-art science, and network with colleagues from around the world. Visit... Read more
Attendees of the 2013 Annual Meeting can expect rapid access to meeting information and products through numerous channels. All digital publications and online and mobile resources link to the most up-to-date content and are optimized for viewing on electronic devices. eTote = Annual Meeting Proceedings, Part 1 and ASCO Educational... Read more
IntroductionBy Al B. Benson III, MD, FACP, FASCOFeinberg School of Medicine, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern UniversityPersonalized medicine embodies the concept of delivering the right care at the right time. An individualized approach to provide value-based, high-quality cancer care incorporates team medicine requiring... Read more
Introduction By Hope S. Rugo, MD University of California, San Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Can we forgo whole-breast radiation in women with very early-stage breast cancer? This question has been addressed with two major research approaches. First is the question of whether we could identify a group of patients who... Read more
Daniel G. Haller, MD, a widely recognized researcher in gastrointestinal malignancies, respected editor, and long-time ASCO member and volunteer, has been appointed the first Editor-in-Chief of ASCO University®. Dr. Haller’s three-year term began in March 2013. ASCO saw a clear need for dedicated member leadership and oversight of ASCO University’s... Read more
The first Editorial Board led by Daniel G. Haller, MD of Abramson Cancer Center has recently been formed to provide dedicated member leadership for ASCO University®. Dr. Haller, who served as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Clinical Oncology from 2001-2011, believes his experience in the sphere of academic journals will translate nicely to his role... Read more
Robert W. Carlson, MD, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the National Comprehensive Cancer Center. The University of Michigan (U-M) Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed Kathleen A. Cooney, MD, to a new position as Deputy Director for Clinical... Read more
A study by Justin Balko, PharmD, PhD, (right) and Carlos Arteaga, MD, of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, shed light on the challenges of treating triple-negative breast cancer. Specifically, most patients with triple-negative breast cancer who were treated with chemotherapy to shrink their tumor prior to surgery still had multiple genetic... Read more
William C. Huang, MD, discusses the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare study during the 2013 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.The 2013 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium was held February 14-16, in Orlando, Florida, with a record number in attendance—2,350. The following highlights... Read more
With simpler site navigation and enhanced compatibility with an ever-expanding universe of tablets and mobile devices, ASCO launched a newly redesigned ASCO.org in early March. The Society’s new online home brings ASCO’s flagship website in line with the most current best practices and industry standards for user-centric architecture and... Read more
Edition: 1st Editor: Robert D. Truog, MD; David M. Browning, MSW, BCD, FT; Judith A. Johnson, JD; Thomas H.Gallagher, MD Specialties: Medical Ethics Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press Purchase from the ASCO University® Bookstore More than a million patient safety incidents... Read more
Edition: 01 Author: Gorke, Jeffrey T. Specialties: Health Care Administration Publisher: US Pharmac Purchase from the ASCO University® Bookstore Ready to find the right medical practice or switch practices? This new book helps you identify the right fit to satisfy your dreams of practicing... Read more