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Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Jun 30, 2022
Fostering a Collegial Culture as a Consultant
Establishing a reputation of humility, collegiality, and kindness ensures that people can seek you out earlier than later, which can prevent many complications and delays in care.
International Perspectives
Jun 10, 2022
The 3rd International Day of Taroudant on Research and Innovation: An Opportunity for Early-Career Cancer Researchers to Advance Their Careers in Morocco
Dr. Khalid El Bairi reports on the educational presentations and exciting directions for future research from a recent event organized by young professionals in Taroudant, Morocco.
International Perspectives
May 19, 2022
Advancing Research in Resource-Limited Settings: Good Research Starts With Good Training in Evidence-Based Medicine
Dr. Khalid El Bairi advises early-career researchers in low- and middle-income countries to focus first on learning universal methodology, then on targeted training for specific projects.
International Perspectives
May 17, 2022
Awareness to Wellness: The Path to A World Without Cervical Cancer
"If we, as knowledgeable people, start informing women whom we come across about cervical cancer screening, we add a drop to the ocean of wellness," said Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom.
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Guest Commentary

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.

Nov 04, 2019
Dear Dr. Johnson: A Homage to an Incredible Mentor
Dr. Arjun Gupta pens a heartfelt tribute to Dr. David H. Johnson in honor of Dr. Johnson's induction as a 2019 Giant of Cancer Care and his many years of mentorship.
Nov 01, 2019
Shape the Future of ASCO: Vote in ASCO Election
ASCO Nominating Committee chair Dr. Cora N. Sternberg encourages all eligible members to cast their votes for future leaders of ASCO.
Oct 22, 2019
Partnering in the Fight Against Cancer
In an increasingly challenging research funding climate, partnerships to share resources and leverage complementary expertise have never been more important, writes Mr. Michael Burton.
Aug 07, 2019
Real-World Evidence: Time for a Reality Check
Does big data have a big problem? Dr. John W. Sweetenham cautions, "There is a real danger that we legitimize flawed data sets by labelling them as 'real-world data' when they neither reflect the real world nor can we trust the data."
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Aug 05, 2019
Charting a Course: Navigating the Hype and the Hope of Precision Medicine Together
Patient advocate Martha E. "Meg" Gaines poses six essential questions for patient-provider teams to consider in their discussions about targeted therapies.
Jun 28, 2019
Learn From Clinical Trials Experts and Engage With Research Peers at ASCO Research Community Forum 2019 Annual Meeting
Dr. David M. Waterhouse encourages you to engage with research champions at the 2019 ASCO Research Community Forum Annual Meeting.

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