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Weathering the Storm of Change

Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH

Nov 08, 2019

As the complexity of cancer care has increased, so too have the pressures on oncology professionals in every setting.

Crossing the Health Care Quality Chasm in Oncology

Guest Commentary

Nov 07, 2019

After observing Health Care Quality Week, Dr. Aakash Desai and Dr. Devika Das ask, "What does quality really mean to us, especially in oncology?"

The Oracle: A Listserv for Physician Mothers

Women in Oncology

Nov 04, 2019

Forming a community of female physicians is an incredible support network, writes Dr. Tina Rizack.

Dispatch From Byblos, Lebanon: Birthplace of the Alphabet Joins in for Women’s Health

Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FACP, FASCO

Oct 17, 2019

A famous castle in Byblos was illuminated pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month as cancer care professionals spoke out about screening and early detection.

Perspectives on the 2019 ASCO Advocacy Summit on Capitol Hill

Clifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO

Oct 16, 2019

Participants in ASCO's Advocacy Summit discuss the importance of being engaged with health policy to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Can Physicians Be Too Social on Social Media? A Discussion With Dr. Charles Blanke

Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO

Oct 08, 2019

I wondered how my mentor felt on the topic of personal and professional, on whether it is a good idea to allow a look into the person behind the white coat.

The Political is Personal: A Case for Greater Political Awareness on the Part of Physicians

Miriam Knoll, MD

Oct 03, 2019

As physicians, we have a responsibility to our patients in the clinic and in the ballot box. Ms. Talya Laufer and I advocate for a politically engaged and informed medical workforce.

Improving Oncology Practice Health and Preparing for Tomorrow in a Turbulent Environment

Oncology practices all aim to provide high-quality care for every single patient who walks through their doors, but massive shifts in the health care landscape are creating new challenges and exacerbating existing pressures.