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Cover stories from ASCO Connection capture the membership experience — highlighting individual member accomplishments and the collective work of ASCO and its membership as they tackle the concerns of today’s oncology community.

2013 ASCO Annual Meeting: Scientific Program Preview and Meeting Resources

18 Apr 2013 12:05 PM

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 chicago2013.asco.org to register, reserve accommodations, and find the latest information on the 2013... Read more
Your Guide to ASCO Annual Meeting Products and Resources: Know Before You Go!

18 Apr 2013 10:25 AM

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 Book Onsite at the Annual Meeting, all attendees have the option to pick up the eTote, a USB flash... Read more
Dr. Clifford Hudis to Assume ASCO Presidency at Annual Business Meeting

17 Apr 2013 06:05 PM

On June 3, at the Annual Business Meeting held in conjunction with the ASCO Annual Meeting, Clifford Hudis, MD, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, will succeed Sandra M. Swain, MD, FACP, as ASCO President.AC: What do you remember about your first ASCO Annual Meeting?Dr. Hudis: I began attending the ASCO Annual Meeting during my fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. However, the first one that I really remember was in San... Read more
Chicago for Art Lovers

17 Apr 2013 05:55 PM

Clockwise from top left: The Art Institute of Chicago, Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, Chicago architecture, Museum of Contemporary Art.If, after an intense day of highly scientific presentations, you are interested in exercising a different part of your brain in contemplation of Monet’s Water Lilies or an avant-garde sculpture such as the Millennium Park Cloud Gate (fondly called “the bean”), Chicago boasts an impressive array of art museums,... Read more
The 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting Preview and Education Program Highlights: Building Bridges to Conquer Cancer

27 Feb 2013 04:06 PM

Join us May 31–June 4, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois Oncology professionals from around the globe will convene at the Society’s 49th Annual Meeting in Chicago to learn about, discuss, and debate the most innovative advances and best practices in cancer treatment. Along with the latest in scientific presentations and expert-led education sessions, the ASCO Annual Meeting offers unparalleled opportunities to network with colleagues... Read more
2013 ASCO Annual Meeting Products and Resources: Know Before You Go!

25 Feb 2013 08:41 PM

During the 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting expect rapid access to Meeting information through the channel of your choice, wherever and whenever you want it—before, during, and after the Meeting. All digital publications and resources link to the most up-to-date online resources and are optimized for viewing on electronic portable devices. Annual Meeting Proceedings, Part 1 and ASCO Educational Book Attendees have several ways to receive these... Read more
Chicago Events, May 31–June 3

25 Feb 2013 08:25 PM

In addition to its many fine restaurants, museums, shopping locations, and sights, Chicago offers numerous options for entertainment. A sampling is outlined below; visit choosechicago.com/asco to find more events and city information as the Annual Meeting approaches. Baseball Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field Saturday, June 1 @ 6:15 PM Theater The Book of Mormon at Bank of America Theater Friday, May 31 @ 7:30 PM Saturday,... Read more
Improving Outcomes: Discussing Healthy Lifestyle Choices with Your Patients

19 Dec 2012 06:22 PM

As the New Year begins, so do the vows to turn over a new leaf and make healthier choices: to spend more time at the gym, to eat fewer cheeseburgers, to stop smoking. There is no better time for oncologists to talk with their patients about lifestyle interventions and cancer prevention. ASCO offers tools and resources to help start the conversation. Coordinating the Society’s efforts in the areas of risk and prevention is the Cancer... Read more
Conquer Cancer Foundation: Global Reach, Personal Impact

29 Oct 2012 11:05 PM

New initiatives focus on drug development, early-career researchers, and rapid learning system In 2012, the Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO (CCF) awarded more than $5 million to clinical investigators at every career level in support of the most exciting oncology research in every disease site. The Foundation also welcomed new members to its Board of Directors and broke new ground in fundraising efforts to further its mission of... Read more
Go “Back to School” This Fall with ASCO University®

30 Aug 2012 01:47 PM

New website and Bookstore showcase e-Learning resources available for oncology professionals at all career levels Below is a sample ASCO University educational path, organized by curriculum-level. “Oncology 101... Read more