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Guest Commentary
Dec 06, 2018
ASCO in the Community: Science and Faith in Conversation in Sudbury, MA
Dr. Colin D. Weekes and the Reverend Joel B. Guillemette had a thoughtful and personal conversation about how they approach deeply challenging questions of hope and mortality in their work following an ASCO town hall event.
Guest Commentary
Dec 05, 2018
The Inpatient Oncology Service: 10 Tips to Make the Most of a Challenging Rotation
Drs. Arjun Gupta, Erica Nakajima, and Ramy Sedhom offer their personal insights and experience on how to thrive and even appreciate this tough rotation.
Gilberto Lopes, MD, MBA
Nov 27, 2018
Lung Cancer in Latin America Revisited: From Panama to Argentina
By 2030, the number of deaths due to lung cancer is expected to almost double for Latin American women and increase by 50% for Latin American men.
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
Nov 20, 2018
No Words: Grieving for Dr. Karen Meneses and Dr. Arti Hurria
 Although there are still several weeks left in 2018, events have left me speechless twice this year: the deaths of two women, well before their time.
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International Perspectives

International Perspectives provides an interactive platform for international leaders in their respective fields to share perspectives on oncology topics. International Perspectives contributors are invited to post by invitation from ASCO’s volunteer leadership and key staff.

Oct 28, 2013
Letter from the Chair of ASCO’s International Affairs Committee: Prevention and Early Detection
 By Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FACPChair, ASCO International Affairs CommitteeProfessor and Director, Breast Center of Excellence, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center
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Aug 14, 2013
Report on ASCO's Recent International Clinical Trials Workshop in Opatija, Croatia
Dr. Domen Ribnikar discusses his experience at the International Clinical Trials Workshop in Opatija, Croatia.
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Aug 07, 2013
The Syrian War and its Impact on Cancer Care: Observations from a Syrian Oncologist Practicing in Damascus
This war, which is associated with poor socioeconomic status and deterioration of medical services, affects not only the cancer care but also the academic process and research establishment at Damascus University.
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Mar 01, 2013
Taking Steps to Address the Growing Cancer Burden in South Asia
By Purvish M. Parikh, MD, DNB, FICP, PhD, ECMO, CPI, MBA The cancer menace is really causing a major problem in South Asia. The number of patients now willing to come forward for treatment as well as the actual incidence is increasing. Combined with increased life expectancy, this means the...

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