Latest Blogs

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. 
Guest Commentary
Nov 26, 2019
Building on Success: The Go-To Clinical Forum for Immunotherapy
What does the future of immuno-oncology look like? Dr. Elizabeth A. Mittendorf invites you to be part of the conversation at the 2020 ASCO-SITC Clinical Immuno-Oncology Symposium in February.
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Women in Oncology

The Women in Oncology blog provides a dedicated space to share challenges, insights, and best practices with regard to navigating careers, personal growth, and professional development. All ASCO members are encouraged to contribute; contact training@asco.org if you are interested in writing a guest post.

Apr 04, 2017
Emotional Vulnerability: Risk and Reward
Dr. Jane Lowe Meisel reflects on the sense of unease that comes with knowing that cancer can happen to anyone (including oncologists), and turning that feeling into motivation.
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Mar 13, 2017
The Power of Professional Friendships and Sisterhood
A supportive network of women colleagues and friends helps Dr. Uma Borate feel more empowered in her oncology career and in her life.
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Mar 02, 2017
Leadership Training Can Help Reduce Gender Inequalities at the Top
The number of women in top leadership positions in many professions, including medicine, is disproportionately low. Leadership skills training, writes Dr. Arti Hurria, can help fix this "leaky pipeline" and help women define their own leadership styles.
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Feb 07, 2017
Women in Oncology at ASCO: A New Blog to Call Home
ASCO’s commitment to women is not new, but Dr. Sonali M. Smith hopes that the new Women in Oncology Blog will bring renewed energy and passion to this topic.
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