Latest Blogs

Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
May 23, 2023
Putting Discoveries Into Action
Whether you participate in person in Chicago, watch sessions online, or keep up with the meeting outcomes and conversations on social media (or any combination of these), I hope the ASCO Annual Meeting leaves you feeling inspired and, above all, connected.
International Perspectives
May 04, 2023
The Australasian Teletrial Model: A National Approach to Decentralizing Clinical Trials Into Regional and Rural Communities
"If we can provide chemotherapy services through a tele-chemotherapy model at smaller rural centers, why can’t we do the same for clinical trials?" asks Dr. Sabe Sabesan.
International Perspectives
Apr 27, 2023
Lessons From the Other Side of Academic Publishing: My Experience as an ASCO Journals Editorial Fellow
The ASCO Journals Editorial Fellowship changed Dr. Mona Hassan's perspective on the publication process.
Guest Commentary
Apr 20, 2023
Here for the Socks: Building the Physician-Patient Relationship in an Unexpected Way
Novelty socks were the surprising vessel through which Dr. Jon Steinmetz built trust and connection with a withdrawn patient.
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ASCO Commentary

ASCO Commentary provides an interactive platform for ASCO’s organizational leadership and senior staff to connect directly to ASCO’s membership and the wider oncology community.

Feb 02, 2023
The Ripple Effect: Working to Close the Care Gap for People Living With Cancer Around the World
As we acknowledge World Cancer Day on February 4, Dr. Julie R. Gralow shares how ASCO is engaging members in different regions of the world, "uniting our voices and taking action," through its regional councils.
Nov 10, 2022
Vote in the ASCO Election; Ballot Closes December 6
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.
Nov 03, 2021
Your Turn, Your Voice: Vote for Future Leaders of ASCO by December 7, 2021
ASCO president Dr. Everett E. Vokes and Nominating Committee chair Dr. Sharon H. Giordano have a call to action for all voting-eligible members.
Feb 21, 2018
Our Ongoing Global Vision for Data Sharing
Dr. Richard L. Schilsky describes ASCO's Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study and similar independent studies worldwide.
Oct 28, 2016
A Global Vision for Data Sharing
Dr. Richard L. Schilsky outlines the Society's Target Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study and similar international protocols. A global data sharing platform could greatly accelerate our ability to learn about new uses for currently approved targeted anticancer drugs.
Nov 02, 2015
Apply for New ASCO Health Policy Fellowship by Dec. 15
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard L. Schilsky answers your questions about this exciting new opportunity in health care policy and advocacy.

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