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International Perspectives
Jan 16, 2019
ASCO, SMeO Expand Horizons, Bring Innovative Strategies to Improve Global Oncology
Dr. Jean Rene V. Clemenceau Valdivia describes the shared history of the Sociedad Mexicana de Oncologia and ASCO, and the new formal partnership that will guide future collaboration between the two societies.
Clifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO
Jan 14, 2019
A Conversation With Dr. Beverly Moy: Removing Financial Barriers to Clinical Trials Participation
Social injustice is perpetuated when patients can't afford to participate in essential clinical research.
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Jan 08, 2019
Inspiration and Resolutions for 2019
Although there’s never a bad time to make a positive commitment in your life, something about opening the calendar to January 1 feels like the right moment to set an intention.
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jan 02, 2019
The Well-Dressed Patient: A Style Choice, or Attempt to Maintain Dignity?
A deliberately stylish patient led me to wonder if any insight can be gleaned from our patients' clothing choices as a reflection of how they're navigating the experience of illness and recovery.
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Jan 04, 2017
SurvOnc17: Join the Discussion at the Presidents Panel
Attend the 2017 Cancer Survivorship Symposium's Presidents Panel to hear Drs. Wanda Filer, Nitin Damle, and Julie M. Vose discuss how professional societies are workingto meet the needs of their members with respect to the care of cancer survivors.
Dec 19, 2016
ASCO-SITC Clinical Immuno-Oncology Symposium: Translating Scientific Research to Patient Care
This new meeting will focus on the clinical application of immunology to cancer care, including immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy and novel combinations, the use of adoptive T-cell therapy and CAR T-cells, predictive and prognostic biomarkers, and more.
Dec 12, 2016
SurvOnc17: Celebrating Dr. Anna T. Meadows' Work in Cancer Survivorship
Dr. Smita Bhatia reflects on Dr. Anna T. Meadows' achievements and contributions to the field of survivorship as the 2017 Cancer Survivorship Symposium approaches.
Dec 06, 2016
Evidence-Based Cardiac Dysfunction Guidance for Survivors of Adult-Onset Cancers
Survival rates for many types of cancers have continued to improve over the past several decades, contributing to a growing number of long-term cancer survivors. With longer survival, attention to the chronic and long-term adverse treatment effects has become increasingly important.
Nov 03, 2016
ASCO Updates Expert Guidance on Integrating Palliative Care into Standard Oncology Care
The foundation of the guideline update is that palliative care should apply from the time of diagnosis, and through treatment, recurrence, and long-term survivorship or the end of life.
Nov 01, 2016
ASCO Election: Let Your Voice Be Heard
As voting-eligible members of ASCO, you enjoy substantial benefits and privileges, but with those benefits comes the responsibility to participate in the election to give the Board a clear mandate and a show of confidence.

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