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Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jan 25, 2021
What Exactly Is Sexual Performance?
I’ve been thinking about the word “performance” a lot lately. Why is sexual activity described this way? 
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Jan 15, 2021
Making Meaningful Progress Toward Health Equity
In this new year we must remain alert to our own prejudices, and be vigilant about keeping our personal biases out of the charts and out of our discussions with colleagues, patients, and caregivers. 
Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Jan 11, 2021
Balancing Clinical Work and Research During Fellowship Training
Feeling the mid-academic year slump? Here are a few tips based on my own ongoing attempts to strike a balance between my clinical duties and my scholarly activities during fellowship. 
Physician Wellness
Jan 07, 2021
ZOOMing Into 2021: Tips for Managing Videoconference Fatigue
If you're increasingly tired of "hopping on another call," "sending a Zoom invite," or "unmuting yourself," Dr. Aakash Desai and Dr. Ariela Marshall offer tips and empathy for managing videoconference fatigue in the new year.
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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.

Jun 25, 2019
We Must Vaccinate Our Most Vulnerable Patients Against the Most Preventable Diseases
As a physician and future pediatric oncologist, Dr. Rachel Offenbacher believes that providers have the responsibility to be vocal about the critical importance of vaccines.
Jun 19, 2019
Continuing the Dialogue With Patients in Mind: Two Oncologists Reflect On #ASCO19
"We believe what mattered the most about #ASCO19 is that patients were part of the discussion," write Dr. Mark A. Lewis and Dr. Chadi Nabhan.
Jun 07, 2019
Modern-Day Cassandras: Reflections on #ASCO19
"Oncologists are asked every day to peer into a crystal ball and speak sagely about how much time is left," writes Dr. Mark A. Lewis, "...but each person with cancer enters an irreproducible experiment in which they are the sole participant."
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Jun 03, 2019
Lessons From Early Career: Keeping Room for the Unimaginable
Even if you're a planner, writes Dr. Martina Murphy, be open to career opportunities that may lead you in directions you never considered. 
May 30, 2019
Moving Towards Health Equity: Join the Conversation With #ASCOHealthEquity
Health Equity Committee chair Dr. William D. Tap highlights the recent work and forward momentum of ASCO's efforts to achieve health care equity for all through improved access to and quality of care.
May 15, 2019
Trainee and Early-Career Members: Tips For Maximizing Your Benefit From ASCO Membership
Through its member benefits for early-career professionals, writes Dr. Uqba Khan, "ASCO has played a significant part in my professional growth and career development."

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