Dr. Robin Zon Elected ASCO President for 2024-2025 Term
Diverse group of five members elected to Board of Directors, Nominating Committee
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Everyday Ethics: Ethical Considerations Surrounding Medical Interpretation in the Oncology Clinic
Guest Commentary
Jan 19, 2023
Dr. Kathryn DeCarli and Dr. Jonathan Marron consider the actions an oncologist must, ought, and should take when offering professional medical interpretation services to a patient.
“Aloha…This Needs to Be Said”: Report From the AMA House of Delegates
Edward P. Balaban, FACP, DO, FASCO
Dec 08, 2022
ASCO’s delegation to the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates (AMA HOD) recently traveled to Honolulu for the Interim meeting. Our resolutions primarily focused on the threat of...
Meeting the Navajo: The Impact of Culturally Sensitive Care
Frank L. Meyskens, MD
Nov 28, 2022
I began my medical career in Arizona, where I received an early lesson in the importance of cultural sensitivity thanks to members of the Navajo Nation from the Four Corners region.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns Are Back in Full Action!
Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACP
Nov 17, 2022
After two years of limited activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, October Breast Cancer Awareness Month returned in 2022 with a variety of traditional and innovative activities worldwide.
Advancing Research in Resource-Limited Settings: Don’t Be Afraid to Dream Big
International Perspectives
Nov 10, 2022
"Cancer research relevant to LMICs is a necessity, not a luxury," writes Dr. Khalid El Bairi, and early-career oncologists in LMIC settings can advance cancer research in their communities.
Vote in the ASCO Election; Ballot Closes December 6
ASCO Commentary
Nov 10, 2022
ASCO president Dr. Eric P. Winer and Nominating Committee chair Dr. Beverly S. Mitchell call upon all eligible voters to make their voices heard in the ASCO election.
Fostering a Representative Workforce
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Nov 10, 2022
A diverse workforce will benefit all of our patients by exposing us all to new and different ideas, allowing culturally competent care, and ultimately improving cancer care for all patients.
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In alignment with ASCO’s strategic goal of making a global impact, the Board of Directors elected to expand free membership for physicians from lower-middle-income countries as defined by the World Bank.
Having read dozens of books this year, here are Dr. Patrick J. Loehrer and Dr. David Johnson’s favorite books of 2022, along with honorable mentions and recommendations from guests on their podcast.
ASCO past president Dr. Daniel F. Hayes honors mentor, friend, and oncology luminary Dr. Isaac Craig Henderson, who passed away on December 26, 2022.
Diverse group of five members elected to Board of Directors, Nominating Committee
I began my medical career in Arizona, where I received an early lesson in the importance of cultural sensitivity thanks to members of the Navajo Nation from the Four Corners region.