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International Perspectives
Jan 21, 2022
International Cancer Control Partnership: Fulfilling ASCO’s International Mission Through Collaboration and Innovation
Dr. Lewis E. Foxhall and Zuzanna Tittenbrun describe the International Cancer Control Partnership and ASCO's role as a member of this international collaborative.
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Jan 20, 2022
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: There's No Wrong Place to Start Making a Difference
What do we mean when we say that equity, diversity, and inclusion is not one thing, it’s everything?
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Jan 06, 2022
The National Cancer Act Greatly Improved Screening and Prevention of Cervical Cancer, but Our Work Is Not Done
Dr. Leslie M. Randall, Dr. Mark Stoler, and I explore the decline in cervical cancer incidence which has not corresponded to a decline in deaths from high-risk invasive disease. 
International Perspectives
Dec 17, 2021
Professional Development: Strive to Be the Role Model You Wish You Had
Dr. Anghel Adrian Udrea began his career in Romania at a time when professional opportunities were limited, and he has spent 3 decades working to make a difference for the next generation of Romanian oncologists.
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Edward Paul Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO

Edward P. Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO, is the medical director for the Cancer Care Partnership with Penn State University Cancer Institute and professor of medicine at Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. He has served as a Practice Guideline Implementation Network (PGIN) representative for Weight-Based Dosing Chemotherapy for Cancer Patients and Gastrointestinal Guideline Advisory Groups. Dr. Balaban is past president of the Pennsylvania Society of Oncology and Hematology. He serves as an ASCO delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates (AMA HOD).

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Sep 23, 2013
A Memorable Visit: Mentoring an IDEA Recipient Proves Meaningful for All Involved
It has been a couple of weeks since our visitor has left, but it remains a visit that should be shared. The International Development and Education Award (...
Jul 02, 2013
A Family Affair—A Weekend with the AMA House of Delegates
I just returned from an interesting family weekend. This family was the American Medical Association House of Delegates (AMA-HOD). I, along with Drs. Chris Nunnick, Barb McAneny, and ASCO staff, have had the pleasure of attending these meetings as a representative of ASCO for the past few years. It...
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May 05, 2010
The beginnings of a new "guideline"
It seems like I've participated in every facet of the "ASCO guideline" process. During the past three years of being part of the HSC (now CPG) committee, I have been amazed to witness how complex and detailed developing a guideline can become. The manuscripts are reviewed at several levels and...
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