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Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACP
Jul 21, 2022
Best of ASCO Lebanon: An International Success for 17 Years
It feels great to celebrate 17 consecutive years of organizing the Best of ASCO Lebanon meeting, including a well-received event featuring expert faculty in 2022.
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Jul 20, 2022
Integrating New Knowledge and Ideas Into Our Practice and Research
"The weeks following the ASCO Annual Meeting always feel like a bit of a reset, as we emerge... energized from connecting with friends and colleagues."
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jul 19, 2022
The Affair
 Cancer changes the relationship between what we think is certain and the fallibility of our assumptions; it can also be a source of discovery about ourselves and our relationships.
International Perspectives
Jul 12, 2022
Advancing Research in Resource-Limited Settings: Multiply Your Network and Share Your Knowledge
"If you are young researcher in an LMIC trying to launch your own career, I highly recommend building collaborations and networks with oncologists around the globe," said Dr. Khalid El Bairi.
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May 30, 2019
Moving Towards Health Equity: Join the Conversation With #ASCOHealthEquity
Health Equity Committee chair Dr. William D. Tap highlights the recent work and forward momentum of ASCO's efforts to achieve health care equity for all through improved access to and quality of care.
May 15, 2019
Trainee and Early-Career Members: Tips For Maximizing Your Benefit From ASCO Membership
Through its member benefits for early-career professionals, writes Dr. Uqba Khan, "ASCO has played a significant part in my professional growth and career development."
May 07, 2019
ASCO in the Community: Listening and Learning From the Experience of a Public Hospital in Queens, NY
Dr. Margaret Kemeny and colleagues at Queens Cancer Center deliver high-quality care to patients whose primary concern may not be their cancer.
Apr 23, 2019
My Last ASCO Annual Meeting as a Medical Trainee: 10 Lessons Learned
Put everything in your calendar, wear comfortable shoes, and a pro tip on the Starbucks line: Dr. Narjust Duma offers practical advice for oncology trainees headed to the 2019 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Apr 09, 2019
Mastering Critical Appraisal of Evidence During Fellowship: An Important Yet Undervalued Skillset
Learning how to hit a paper hard with difficult questions and appreciating the nuances in data interpretation should be one of the goals of oncology training, writes Dr. Rajshekhar Chakraborty.
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Apr 04, 2019
It Is Okay to Cry, Mourning Our Patients
Dr. Narjust Duma documents her journey through different phases of grief and gratitude as a special patient transfers to hospice care.

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