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International Perspectives
Nov 21, 2019
The Importance of International Volunteers
Dr. Clarissa Mathias, chair-elect of ASCO's International Affairs Committee, speaks to the incredible impact that ASCO volunteers have on cancer care around the world.
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
Nov 19, 2019
Cancer as a Social Disease
Dr. Aditya Bardia and I discuss the deep and sincere bonds we form not just with our patients but with their families. How can we ensure their needs are met, especially after a patient dies?
International Perspectives
Nov 14, 2019
How I Am Becoming A Psycho-Oncologist
If you have a passion and a calling, writes Ms. Bincy Mathew, don't let the fear of what others might think keep you from achieving your goals.
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Nov 13, 2019
When a Patient Disappears, a Health Care Provider Is Left Wondering
He was lonely and afraid after a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and I hope, wherever he is, that he is doing well.
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Gilberto Lopes, MD, MBA

Gilberto de Lima Lopes Jr., MD, MBA, FAMS, a medical oncologist, is medical director for international programs and associate director for global oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Miami in Florida. He returned to the United States after 10 years in Asia and Latin America and has dedicated much of his time to the issues of cancer control and access to medications in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Lopes is the editor in chief of ASCO's Journal of Global Oncology, associate editor for the ASCO University Editorial Board, 2016-2017 chair of the International Clinical Trials Workshop Working Group, and global health track leader for the Cancer Education Committee, among other volunteer roles. Follow him on Twitter @GlopesMd.

Jun 11, 2019
Breakthrough: New Insights, Ideas, and Inspiration for Cancer Research
I am excited about the entire Breakthrough program, including a session I am leading on the impact of social media and telehealth on cancer care.
Nov 27, 2018
Lung Cancer in Latin America Revisited: From Panama to Argentina
By 2030, the number of deaths due to lung cancer is expected to almost double for Latin American women and increase by 50% for Latin American men.
Nov 09, 2018
Tantalizingly Close: Global Health Equity and the Influence of Socioeconomic Disparities on Cancer Care Outcomes
My coauthors and I focus on health disparities using specific countries across the income spectrum to highlight the challenges encountered by health officials, physicians, and patients at each level.
Nov 20, 2017
JGO: Our Voice for Global Oncology
A journal that aims to be the voice of global oncology has to publish work relating not only to differences in cancer biology due to risk factors, pathogenesis, and pharmacology, but also disparities arising from social, cultural, economic, and political resource-constraining issues.
Jul 26, 2017
Cervical Cancer in Latin America
My coauthors and I identify deficiencies in prevention and screening efforts that could be acted upon to further reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality in Latin America.
Mar 20, 2017
The State of Lung Cancer in Latin America
When the basics of cancer control are not in place, should we discuss targeted agents and immunotherapy in resource-constrained settings?

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