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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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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.

Apr 02, 2019
Communicating Science: Semantics Matters
The concept of overdiagnosis must be communicated accurately and in a culturally sensitive way, writes Dr. Aju Mathew. 
Mar 25, 2019
ASCO in the Community: Listening and Learning From Members Rebuilding Medical Services in Puerto Rico
Dr. Marcia Cruz-Correa describes the cancer care landscape in Puerto Rico and the discussions that took place in San Juan and Caguas as part of ASCO's ongoing town hall series.
Feb 27, 2019
Nine Ways Carnegie Hall and Cancer Care Are Similar
Dr. Ashley Sumrall fulfilled a dream of performing in the famous Carnegie Hall, and discovered that the practice, teamwork, and commitment required onstage paralleled her work in oncology.
Feb 14, 2019
Laughter in Oncology Is More Common Than You Think
Dr. Suneel D. Kamath was surprised to learn how important laughter and levity can be in the physician-patient relationship.
Feb 11, 2019
The Blame Game: Cancer Is Not the Patient’s Fault
When a patient asks, "Why me?", Dr. Stephanie Graff considers that they may not be asking for a list of their cancer risk factors.
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Jan 30, 2019
Shake Off the Tinsel: Five Innovations in Oncology Care Delivery to Watch in 2019
Predictive analytics, complex treatment pathways, tele-oncology, and more: Dr. Robert M. Daly identifies five trends that are poised to disrupt oncology practice in the coming year.

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