Latest Blogs

Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Feb 14, 2019
Dating After Cancer: Who Gives Permission to a Parent?
It's hard enough to try dating again after a cancer diagnosis and treatment, but some of my patients also face strong opposition from their adult children.
Guest Commentary
Feb 14, 2019
Laughter in Oncology Is More Common Than You Think
Dr. Suneel D. Kamath was surprised to learn how important laughter and levity can be in the physician-patient relationship.
Guest Commentary
Feb 11, 2019
The Blame Game: Cancer Is Not the Patient’s Fault
When a patient asks, "Why me?", Dr. Stephanie Graff considers that they may not be asking for a list of their cancer risk factors.
Clifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO
Feb 07, 2019
Exclusive Interview: FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Talks Drug Pricing, Expanded Access, and Tobacco Control
Dr. Gottlieb discusses the FDA's efforts to increase overall efficiency by updating or modernizing aspects of our clinical trials conduct and expediting the end-to-end drug development process, as well as controlling the next generation of tobacco products.
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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.

Sep 23, 2014
Letter from the International Affairs Committee Chair: Reflections from the Committee Meeting
By Yun Yen, MD, PhD, City of Hope
Jul 08, 2014
Efficient Teamwork at Tumor Boards
 By Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FACPImmediate Past Chair, ASCO International Affairs CommitteeProfessor and Director, Breast Center of Excellence, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
May 02, 2014
50 Years of Progress, 50 Years of ASCO: Grassroots to Global
 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
Feb 03, 2014
World Cancer Day 2014: Debunk the Myths
 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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Dec 13, 2013
Letter from the International Affairs Committee Chair: Oncologists for Science and Peace
By Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FACP
Dec 11, 2013
Making Connections: Novel Approaches for Addressing the Global Cancer Burden
By Richard L. Schilsky, MD, FASCO, Chief Medical Officer of ASCO.

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