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Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
Nov 20, 2020
Caring for Transgender Patients With Cancer
We owe it to this vulnerable population to check our assumptions and deliver the highest-quality cancer care in a safe and welcoming environment.
International Perspectives
Nov 18, 2020
New Times: Advancing ASCO’s Global Mission Through Teleconference
In October, the ASCO International Affairs Committee "was fortunate to be able to meet remotely and engage in productive discussions on a wide range of topics," writes chair Dr. Clarissa Mathias. 
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Nov 17, 2020
Moving Care Forward Into The New Year
As 2020 begins to wind down, members reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as how they intend move care forward into the new year. 
Women in Oncology
Nov 16, 2020
Chronicles of a Physician Mom in a Pandemic: When Doing It All Is No Longer Possible!
"This pandemic really threw a wrench at an already delicate work/life situation that now looks a lot like a house of cards," write Dr. Richa Dawar and Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez.
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Guest Commentary on ASCOconnection.org provides an interactive platform for leaders in their respective fields to share timely perspectives on oncology topics. If you are an ASCO member interested in contributing a guest post, please contact ascoconnection@asco.org.

May 21, 2018
Being a Physician-Patient Is a Double-Edged Sword
"I know too much. I don't know enough." Dr. Stephanie L. Graff interviews Dr. Kelly Shanahan, an OB/GYN living with metastatic breast cancer.
Apr 06, 2018
Making the Case for Discussing Treatment Costs With Patients
Dr. Barbara K. Rimer explains that actions recently highlighted by the President’s Cancer Panel are aligned with ASCO’s recommendation that patients be informed about the costs of care as part of the treatment decision-making process.
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Feb 14, 2018
Immune-Mediated Side Effects: Patient Advocates Can Raise Awareness
Patient advocate Ms. Carole Seigel discusses ASCO's new clinical practice guideline on managing immune-related adverse events for patients treated with checkpoint inhibitors.  
Feb 05, 2018
Rethinking the Fight Against Cancer: Sometimes It’s a Journey, Not a Battle
Almost every day a patient (and often many more than one) asks Dr. Evan Hall, “How will my cancer diagnosis affect my life?” This is a difficult question to answer. 
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Jan 24, 2018
Telemedicine in Palliative and Supportive Care: A Continuing Conversation
Drs. Janet Bull and Lindsay Bonsignore answer thoughtful questions about telemedicine posed by attendees at the 2017 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium.
Jan 24, 2018
My New Year's Resolutions for Better Cancer Survivorship
Cancer.Net editor in chief Dr. Lidia Schapira outlines important ideas in cancer survivorship that should move forward in 2018.

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