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Acting Out in the Face of a New Diagnosis

Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN

Jul 22, 2019

It was challenging to counsel a patient who responded to his cancer diagnosis by having affairs.

Building Bridges: The Need for Mentors and Multidisciplinarity in Oncology

International Perspectives

Jul 19, 2019

Dr. Zuhir Bodalal wanted to be able to offer chances to patients who would otherwise be out of options, so he needed to find a way to bridge different worlds.

Consensus Doesn’t Require Deference

Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO

Jul 11, 2019

Consensus among a multidisciplinary team may not be easy, but it is, ultimately, the goal. That, in and of itself, is the definition of quality care.

New Paradigms for Developing Skills in a Technology-Driven Medical World

Miriam Knoll, MD

Jul 08, 2019

How does a group of talented, busy surgeons find the time to change their surgical paradigm? Dr. Nabil P. Rizk and I had an enlightening conversation about cost, value, quality of care, and process...

But Doc, What Is My Prognosis?

L. Michael Glode, MD, FACP, FASCO

Jul 02, 2019

Regardless of prognosis, we all must live with the reality that time is fleeting, and none of us have unlimited tomorrows.

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Learn From Clinical Trials Experts and Engage With Research Peers at ASCO Research Community Forum 2019 Annual Meeting

Guest Commentary

Jun 28, 2019

Dr. David M. Waterhouse encourages you to engage with research champions at the 2019 ASCO Research Community Forum Annual Meeting.

ASCO’s Delegation at the AMA House of Delegates: So Much More to Do

Edward Paul Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO

Jun 20, 2019

Key cancer-related topics discussed at the AMA-HOD meeting included alcohol ingestion as a causation risk factor, appropriate guidelines for opioids in the cancer setting, and the use of de-...

Dr. Howard A. “Skip” Burris: Bringing Together the Cancer Care Community as ASCO President

ASCO’s 2019-2020 president brings his intellectual curiosity, passion for helping people, and civic leadership to serve patients and the broader oncology community.