Exclusive Journals Coverage

Exclusive Journals Coverage articles provide quick insight and additional author perspectives on select studies recently published in Journal of Clinical Oncology and Journal of Oncology Practice.

Sep 12, 2011
ASCO is hard at work every day to effectively advocate on our members’ behalf. As part of ASCO’s ongoing efforts to respond to a rapidly changing oncology practice environment and best represent our members’ interests, we are conducting a ground-breaking national survey to obtain evidence of what is happening to community practices. Through the...
Sep 06, 2011
Jonathan W. Friedberg, MD, MMSc, a nationally recognized leader in lymphoma research and treatment, was named an Associate Editor of the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO). Dr. Friedberg is Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology and Interim Director of Clinical Trials Office at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, University of...
Aug 18, 2011
The Long-term International Fellowship (LIFe) enables early-career oncologists from low- and middle-income countries to earn valuable experience and training at a U.S. or Canadian institution, which they can then use to facilitate change in cancer care in their home country. Last year's inaugural recipient, Cesar Sánchez, MD, recently returned to...
Aug 02, 2011
Dear ASCO Members:

When it comes to protecting patients’ access to community cancer care, we can breathe a very short sigh of relief. Thanks in part to the work of ASCO, state societies, other groups...
Aug 02, 2011
The Conquer Cancer Foundation was recently contacted by a high school freshman from Plainview, NY, who wanted to help make a difference in cancer care by donating funds he had raised for the Foundation. At only 14 years old, Tyler Fenton has roused his friends and family to action against cancer and inspired hope within and beyond his community....
Jul 25, 2011
ASCO Connection recently spoke with new Journal of Oncology Practice (JOP) Associate Editor Sandra L. Wong, MD, MS. In the following interview, Dr. Wong discusses the Journal and why she took on the role of associate editor.
Jul 20, 2011
Dear ASCO Members,

As you may know from media reports and ASCO communications, the White House and congressional leaders are in negotiations to find ways to curb the national debt. The leadership of ASCO is extremely concerned that reducing payment from Average Sales Price (ASP) plus 6 percent to ASP plus 4 percent is on the short list...
Jul 07, 2011
The Association of Northern California Oncologists (ANCO) serves 409 physician members in academic and community settings, as well as nurses, practice managers, and patients in the region. Recently, the organization has been particularly active in the area of provider-payer partnerships. José Luis Gonzalez, ANCO Executive Director, spoke with ...
Jun 02, 2011
Watch a video of Dr. Sledge delivering his speech or read the full transcript below.
May 13, 2011
ASCO Connection recently followed up with 2009 Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Young Investigator Award (YIA) recipient Phoenix Ho, MD, of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital. The YIA provides research funding to young oncologists who are completing their training in order to help them transition to...

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