ASCO Announces Election Candidates; Voting Opens on November 2, 2022
The ASCO Nominating Committee has selected 11 distinguished members as candidates for open leadership positions within the Society.
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War-Inflicted Crisis in Cancer Care: The Case of Tigray
International Perspectives
Oct 03, 2022
Drs. Kibrom Hiluf, Mohammed Mustefa, Isaias Irgau, and Solomon Woldu describe the humanitarian crisis in Tigray in terms of its impact on patients with cancer and health care providers.
Insights to Share and Lessons to Learn
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Sep 13, 2022
There has never been a more pertinent moment for all of us to consider how we can engage with colleagues in other countries to solve the problems of cancer.
The 24/7 Guiding Star: An Homage to Dr. Karen Jean Marcus
Guest Commentary
Aug 11, 2022
Dr. Tara Rajendran celebrates the legacy and mentorship of Dr. Karen Jean Marcus upon her retirement after 33-year career at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Best of ASCO Lebanon: An International Success for 17 Years
Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACP
Jul 21, 2022
It feels great to celebrate 17 consecutive years of organizing the Best of ASCO Lebanon meeting, including a well-received event featuring expert faculty in 2022.
The Affair
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jul 19, 2022
Cancer changes the relationship between what we think is certain and the fallibility of our assumptions; it can also be a source of discovery about ourselves and our relationships.
Fostering a Collegial Culture as a Consultant
Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Jun 30, 2022
Establishing a reputation of humility, collegiality, and kindness ensures that people can seek you out earlier than later, which can prevent many complications and delays in care.
Pandemic 2.0: Cancer Care, Workplace Stress, and Finding Strength
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
Mar 21, 2022
Dr. Elizabeth Comen joined me to discuss cancer care during the Omicron surge, digging deep for resilience, and finding moments to pause.
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Drs. Kibrom Hiluf, Mohammed Mustefa, Isaias Irgau, and Solomon Woldu describe the humanitarian crisis in Tigray in terms of its impact on patients with cancer and health care providers.
ASCO is saddened by the death of oncology luminary and past Board of Directors member Nicholas J. Vogelzang, MD, FACP, FASCO, on September 20, 2022, at the age of 72.
Making Research and Clinical Trials More Equitable: ASCO Commemorates World Cancer Research Day 2022
ASCO is observing World Cancer Research Day on September 24, 2022, to raise awareness about the importance of cancer research and how learning more about cancer causes, risk reduction, and early detection are crucial to helping control the disease.
ASCO International Development and Education Award: Celebrating 20 Years of Meaningful Global Impact
For two decades, ASCO has provided support for early-career oncologists in LMICs through its IDEA Award to help ensure that members from around the globe are engaged in the oncology community and have the knowledge and resources to deliver the highest quality care.
Dr. Burt Zweigenhaft cofounded AVBCC on the tenets of convening oncology constituents—physicians, nurses, pharmacists, payers, patients, advocates, and others—to share knowledge and take what they learn to their own organizations to improve quality care.