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Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
Oct 08, 2019
Can Physicians Be Too Social on Social Media? A Discussion With Dr. Charles Blanke
I wondered how my mentor felt on the topic of personal and professional, on whether it is a good idea to allow a look into the person behind the white coat.
Clifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO
Oct 04, 2019
Removing Barriers to Clinical Trial Access for Patients With Medicaid: A Conversation With Dr. Melissa Dillmon
About 42 million Medicaid patients do not have the guaranteed ability to participate in clinical trials.
Miriam Knoll, MD
Oct 03, 2019
The Political is Personal: A Case for Greater Political Awareness on the Part of Physicians
As physicians, we have a responsibility to our patients in the clinic and in the ballot box. Ms. Talya Laufer and I advocate for a politically engaged and informed medical workforce. 
Women in Oncology
Sep 26, 2019
Leaving Lasting Impressions on Your Children
Physician parents worry about the effect of their long hours and work commitments on their children. Dr. Sayeh Lavasani suggests focusing on the positive lessons you are modeling for them.
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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.  
Feb 05, 2018
Rethinking the Fight Against Cancer: Sometimes It’s a Journey, Not a Battle
Almost every day a patient (and often many more than one) asks Dr. Evan Hall, “How will my cancer diagnosis affect my life?” This is a difficult question to answer. 
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Jan 24, 2018
Telemedicine in Palliative and Supportive Care: A Continuing Conversation
Drs. Janet Bull and Lindsay Bonsignore answer thoughtful questions about telemedicine posed by attendees at the 2017 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium.
Jan 24, 2018
My New Year's Resolutions for Better Cancer Survivorship
Cancer.Net editor in chief Dr. Lidia Schapira outlines important ideas in cancer survivorship that should move forward in 2018.
Dec 19, 2017
Finding Your Path in Survivorship Networking Luncheon
Dr. Carol A. Rosenberg invites you to join the Finding Your Path in Survivorship Networking Luncheon at the 2018 Cancer Survivorship Symposium on Friday, February 16.
Nov 20, 2017
ASCO Patient-Clinician Communication Guideline: Fostering Relationship-Centered Care
Guideline co-chairs Drs. Timothy Gilligan and Walter Baile highlight specific recommendations for better communication and provide some examples of how they can translate into practice.
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