Latest Blogs

Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jan 25, 2021
What Exactly Is Sexual Performance?
I’ve been thinking about the word “performance” a lot lately. Why is sexual activity described this way? 
Guest Commentary
Jan 19, 2021
Advanced Fellowships in Oncology: Do I Need One?
Do you need to do an advanced fellowship? Dr. Samer Al Hadidi explores the opportunities and drawbacks, and acknowledges that in the current system, the answer is, "It depends."  
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Jan 15, 2021
Making Meaningful Progress Toward Health Equity
In this new year we must remain alert to our own prejudices, and be vigilant about keeping our personal biases out of the charts and out of our discussions with colleagues, patients, and caregivers. 
Guest Commentary
Jan 15, 2021
My ASCO Journey
It was clear to chief medical officer Dr. Richard L. Schilsky that ASCO would be his professional home throughout his career. He shares reflections on the role of the Society ahead of his retirement, after 8 years as CMO, 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.

Jan 30, 2018
The Problem With Perfectionism – In One Procrastinated Blog Post
Dr. Julia Close considers the relationship between perfectionism and procrastination, and learning to find satisfaction in a task well (but not perfectly) done.
Nov 28, 2017
How Can We Narrow the Opportunity Gap?
Dr. Julia Close describes a recent study about the dearth of sponsorship opportunities for women in medicine. Narrowing the opportunity gap is crucial for narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions.
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Oct 09, 2017
Tug of War
"As a mother and an oncologist, there are always times when I am plagued with doubt, feeling I could be more fully present in one role if I wasn’t worrying about the other," says Dr. Jane Lowe Meisel.
Sep 21, 2017
Takeaways from the Women in Oncology Strategic Planning Retreat
"At different points in the retreat, I felt indebted to the women who came before me... and renewed by the ideas we all have to make a world of difference in cancer care," writes Dr. Stephanie Graff.
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Jun 13, 2017
Where Physician and Mother Meet
"Reflection kept bringing me back to a simple truth: my job as a mother and my job as a physician are strikingly similar," writes Dr. Stephanie Graff.
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May 16, 2017
Learn, Discuss, and Connect at Women’s Networking Center at ASCO17
Dr. Julia Close invites women attending the ASCO Annual Meeting to be a part of conversations about gender in medicine at the Women's Networking Center, either by joining for planned session or simply by stopping by to meet colleagues and have a cup of coffee.

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