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Edward Paul Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO
Dec 03, 2019
AMA House of Delegates: Nothing Is Done Without Your Help
ASCO's delegation to the AMA HOD invites all ASCO members to share their thoughts and concerns concerning issues affecting the practice of oncology, as your input directly impacts the delegation's work.
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dec 03, 2019
What Shall We Call It? No Evidence of Disease Rather Than Cure?
When a patient is looking for the word "cure," anything else, especially if vague, is not enough. "No evidence of disease" leaves room for doubt but, importantly, also room for hope.
International Perspectives
Dec 02, 2019
Integrative Cancer Care Deepens Roots in Southeast Asia
Dr. Omid Etemadi describes the evolution of integrated cancer care in the Philippines. 
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.
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Jun 08, 2018
Conference High
As Dr. Stephanie L. Graff travels home from the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting, she finds herself literally and figuratively in the clouds.
May 25, 2018
Expect Innovation, Excellence at ASCO Research Community Forum 2018 Annual Meeting
Dr. Edward S. Kim encourages you to register today and join the Research Community Forum in September for 2 days of learning and collaboration.
May 24, 2018
The NSABP at 60: Six Decades of Meaningful Progress
As the NSABP celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018, Dr. Harry D. Bear honors the organization's history and accomplishments.
May 21, 2018
Being a Physician-Patient Is a Double-Edged Sword
"I know too much. I don't know enough." Dr. Stephanie L. Graff interviews Dr. Kelly Shanahan, an OB/GYN living with metastatic breast cancer.
Apr 06, 2018
Making the Case for Discussing Treatment Costs With Patients
Dr. Barbara K. Rimer explains that actions recently highlighted by the President’s Cancer Panel are aligned with ASCO’s recommendation that patients be informed about the costs of care as part of the treatment decision-making process.
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Feb 14, 2018
Immune-Mediated Side Effects: Patient Advocates Can Raise Awareness
Patient advocate Ms. Carole Seigel discusses ASCO's new clinical practice guideline on managing immune-related adverse events for patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors.  

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