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Changing The Narrative: 10 Recommendations for Caring for Young Adults With Lung CancerGuest CommentarySep 26, 2023

Dr. Narjust Florez, Dr. Fatima Wilder, Lauren Kiel, and Rebekah Kaufman underscore the need to comprehensively understand and address the unmet needs of young patients with lung cancer.

Ensuring Evidence-Based Medicine Is Reflected in Coding and Reimbursement: An Update From ASCO’s Advisor to the AMA CPT Editorial PanelGuest CommentaryAug 25, 2023

Dr. Joseph Merchant introduces the CPT process and recognizes ASCO colleagues who have represented the interests of members on this issue.

What to Expect After Submitting Your Fellowship Application: Tips for Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Application From Current FellowsGuest CommentaryAug 23, 2023

HemOncFellows Network organized an online discussion to address the common questions that hematology-oncology fellowship applicants have after submitting their fellowship application.

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) Are Essential to Continuity of Cancer Care, Especially in Rural CommunitiesGuest CommentaryAug 17, 2023

"Oncologists and APPs working together have the opportunity to increase practice volume, improve access to care, and ensure continuity for the patient," said Whitney Pritham.

Accelerating Progress in Cancer Research with Streamlined, Patient-Centric, Equitable Clinical Trials: Lessons From Pragmatica-Lung

The onset of COVID-19 posed a grave challenge to researchers as ongoing trials were disrupted by social distancing. But the complicated new circumstances initiated a flurry of innovation that is still evolving the process of research, diagnostics, and approving new therapies.

JCO Oncology Practice Highlights Key Research to Improve Quality Care for Diverse Patient Populations

ASCO Latin America Regional Council Selects New International Cancer Corps Site in Bolivia

ASCO Remembers Chemotherapy Pioneer and Karnofsky Award Recipient Dr. Irwin H. Krakoff

How I Became a Hematology/Oncology Fellow, Cancer Researcher, and ASCO Volunteer as an International Medical Graduate

Latest Comments & Discussions

Article > Re: Dr. Lynn M. Schuchter Makes the Art of Oncology and Cancer Care Central to Her ASCO Presidential Term

Ahmed M. Elzawawy, MD, PhD

Jul 12, 2023

Dear Dr. Lynn M. Schuchter our President of ASCO and all colleagues the members of ASCO , Please read this message entitled...

Article > Re: Dr. Lynn M. Schuchter Makes the Art of Oncology and Cancer Care Central to Her ASCO Presidential Term

Ahmed M. Elzawawy, MD, PhD

Jul 12, 2023

Topic: There is a great need for game changing in global oncology Dear our President of ASCO, A few months ago , I was reading...

Article > Re: ASCO Remembers Former Board of Directors Member and Radiation Oncologist Dr. A. William Blackstock Jr.

Patti B. Beaver, MSN

Jun 25, 2023

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Blackstock's passing. He was full of life and uniquely able to find appropriate humor...

Blog > Re: It Is Time We Retire the “Back in My Day” Platitudes in Health Care

Sabe S. Sabesan

May 05, 2023

well said Inas. System can be changed if we persevere through the right steps used cleverly. Hopefully the workforce can drive that...

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