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Guest Commentary
Mar 21, 2023
My Journey Through the Hematology / Oncology Fellowship Match
Dr. Michael LaPelusa shares his recent start-to-finish experience going through the Fellowship Match, with tips for preparing your application, interviewing, and telling your unique professional story.
Guest Commentary
Mar 16, 2023
Set Up Your Collaborative Team for Success: A Guideline for Advanced Practice Provider/Physician Team-Based Care in Oncology
Clear expectations are key for effective teamwork. Tammy Triglianos, Dr. Ethan Basch, and Dr. Matthew Milowsky share a guidance document to facilitate excellent collaboration in advanced practice provider/physician teams.
Guest Commentary
Mar 14, 2023
Geriatric Oncology: A Training Opportunity That Has Come of Age
Four geriatric oncology experts answer five questions about the field, including what oncology trainees need to know, how to pursue consolidated training, and why geriatric oncology is a meaningful and rewarding career.
International Perspectives
Mar 14, 2023
I Travel for Global Oncology: The Tale of My Great Journey at the University of Lahore in Pakistan
Dr. Khalid El Bairi was invited to participate in the International Summit of Health Professionals in Pakistan, a country he only knew from the news and nature documentaries. The visit challenged his perceptions and allowed him to make valuable connections.
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Gilberto Lopes, MD, FASCO, MBA

Gilberto de Lima Lopes Jr., MD, MBA, FAMS, is associate director for global oncology and interim chief for the Division of Medical Oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and professor of clinical medicine at the University of Miami in Florida. He returned to the United States after 10 years in Asia and Latin America and has dedicated much of his time to the issues of cancer control and access to medications in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Lopes is the editor-in-chief for JCO Global Oncology, among other volunteer roles at ASCO. Follow him on Twitter @GlopesMd.

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Oct 06, 2015
Resource-Stratified Guidelines in Oncology Can Help Improve Cancer Care Worldwide
Low- and middle-income countries must invest in cancer control in a cost-effective, stepwise fashion to achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time with the most rational allocation of resources.
Jun 26, 2015
Investing in Cancer Prevention and Control to Reduce Global Economic Burden
Few readers will remember Kenneth Feinberg. A lawyer by profession, in the wake of 9/11 and more recent tragedies such as the Boston Marathon bombing, he was responsible for answering the unanswerable question: How much is a human life worth?
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Oct 27, 2014
Running Uphill, Or Why this Halloween Week Matters for Oncology Care in Brazil
Sunday, October 26, 2014. 7:15 AM, Brasilia Time. In the United States most people are resting before making preparations for Halloween over the weekend. After reviewing and editing three articles for our joint Union for International Cancer Control/ASCO/European Society of Medical Oncology World...
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May 07, 2014
Compulsory Licensing: A Double-Edged Sword in the Fight for Access to Cancer Medications in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
In the 16th century, Portuguese navigators, after reaching India, continued to sail east looking for the Spice Islands and their lucrative namesake commodities. They reached Malacca, a wealthy Malay trading port in 1509—and took it in 1511, bringing the first era of worldwide trade routes into...
Mar 17, 2014
Drug Discovery and Development in Emerging Markets: A Way to More Affordable Cancer Treatments?
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”—Steve Jobs
Dec 02, 2013
Letters from the Front: Union for International Cancer Control, World Cancer Leaders’ Summit, and the Global War on Cancer
Founded in 1933 and comprising nearly 800 members, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that aims to support the global health community in our fight against the disease.

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