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Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Nov 20, 2023
The Potential of AI in Clinical Research
"We all need to stay informed and engaged on the topic of AI in order to be the best advocates for ourselves, our profession, and our patients."
International Perspectives
Nov 03, 2023
Cancer, Conflict, and Catastrophe: A Cry for Help From Sudan, a Country at War
Millions of people have been affected by the war in Sudan, and the outlook for patients with cancer is particularly dire. Dr. Nabeeha Karadawi, Dr. Salma Awad Elkareem Ali Mohamed, and Nagham Ali outline the current situation and call for immediate international aid.
Abdul-Rahman Jazieh, MD, MPH
Oct 24, 2023
Should Oncologists Continue to Be Ambivalent About Dietary Supplement Use by Their Patients?
If we believe that dietary supplements are active compounds—and many are—then we should deal with them as medications and advise our patients accordingly.
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Sep 29, 2023
What Does the Future of Clinical Research Look Like?
At a time when we are being asked, in every aspect of our work, to do more with less, we can expect streamlined, efficient, pragmatically designed clinical trials to play an increasingly important role in our research enterprise.
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Jan 08, 2021
Every Day at 6:38 PM, I’ll Think of You
As her patient struggled to find the words, Dr. Viju Chandrasekhar found that some forms of connection and communication transcend speech. 
Dec 08, 2020
Fellowship During the Pandemic: Mourning the Experience We Expected and Thriving in the New Normal
"As trainees," said Dr. Jonathan Berry and Dr. Aakash Desai, "the pandemic has radically transformed the fellowship experience from what we had envisioned across the three pillars of modern medicine: education, research, and patient care."
Dec 03, 2020
Hematology and Oncology: Is It Time for Divorce?
Dr. Samer Al Hadidi considers whether hematology/oncology training should be decoupled into two fully independent areas of study, and how that new structure might look for future trainees.
Dec 01, 2020
Challenges Facing Patients With Cancer as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
"On top of an overwhelmingly difficult year, and after many months, we still face many challenges as it looks like we are hitting a new critical point as the reported COVID-19 admissions are surging," writes Dr. Dawood Findakly.
Nov 23, 2020
Why Study Sexual Health in Patients With Lung Cancer?
Every day in clinic, Dr. Narjust Duma is reminded of the importance of sexual health in cancer care. 
Nov 16, 2020
The Landscape of #ASCO20: Evolution and Validation of the Role of Social Media in a New Virtual World
Dr. Emil Lou and Dr. Muhammad Shaalan Beg, of ASCO's Social Media Working Group, explore the role and reach of Twitter and Instagram during ASCO's virtual scientific and educational events this year, and implications for a post-pandemic world.

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