Latest Blogs

Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACP
Aug 09, 2023
Celebrating the 18th Annual Best of ASCO in Beirut
It was such a great pleasure and satisfaction to organize and hold the 18th Annual Best of ASCO (BOA) Lebanon Meeting on July 7-8, 2023, at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Frank L. Meyskens, MD
Aug 02, 2023
The Emotional Challenges of Pain
Severe pain can lead one to places that are uncharted, unfamiliar, and unknown.
Abdul-Rahman Jazieh, MD, MPH
Jul 20, 2023
Caring for Caregivers: An Overdue Need for Effective Intervention
Caregiver support is fragmented and inadequate. Here are 7 steps oncology professionals can take to address this urgent need.
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Jul 20, 2023
Communication: The Foundation of High-Quality Palliative Care
Following the ASCO Annual Meeting, the conversations in the news, on social media, and in the hallways of our institutions tend to be dominated by advances in the field—promising new treatments, genetic targets unlocked, gains in overall survival.
Subscribe to this column

Guest Commentary

Guest Commentary on ASCOconnection.org provides an interactive platform for leaders in their respective fields to share timely perspectives on oncology topics. If you are an ASCO member interested in contributing a guest post, please contact ascoconnection@asco.org.

Aug 25, 2023
Ensuring Evidence-Based Medicine Is Reflected in Coding and Reimbursement: An Update From ASCO’s Advisor to the AMA CPT Editorial Panel
Dr. Joseph Merchant introduces the CPT process and recognizes ASCO colleagues who have represented the interests of members on this issue.
Aug 23, 2023
What to Expect After Submitting Your Fellowship Application: Tips for Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Application From Current Fellows
HemOncFellows Network organized an online discussion to address the common questions that hematology-oncology fellowship applicants have after submitting their fellowship application.
Aug 17, 2023
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) Are Essential to Continuity of Cancer Care, Especially in Rural Communities
"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.
Aug 03, 2023
What Does an Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Do?: Understanding Variation in APP Roles in Hematology and Oncology
Camille Petraitis and Christine Schlemmer discuss how the roles and responsibilities of APPs in care teams vary based on the practice setting, with an emphasis on inpatient roles and focused on a dedicated inpatient medical oncology role at a nonprofit hospital.
Jul 25, 2023
To Work From the Hospital
Dr. Biplov Adhikari shares how the ability for patients to continue their normal lives from within the walls of a hospital room is profoundly empowering.
Jul 06, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Applications: Tips From Current and Incoming Fellows
Participants in a HemOncFellows Network session on fellowship applications answer common questions about visas, obtaining letters of recommendation, crafting the personal statement and ERAS CV, interviewing, and more.

Pages