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Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Feb 01, 2023
We Cannot Neglect the Role of Social Determinants of Health
Welcome to the first issue of ASCO Connection in 2023—we are kicking off the new year with a wide-ranging issue.
Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACP
Jan 31, 2023
Practicing Medicine Amid the Distractions and Notifications of Modern Life
Even as I wrote the first paragraph of this article, I had 6 notifications on my iPhone. We all suffer from distraction nowadays! 
Edward P. Balaban, FACP, DO, FASCO
Dec 08, 2022
“Aloha…This Needs to Be Said”: Report From the AMA House of Delegates
ASCO’s delegation to the American Medical Association’s House of Delegates (AMA HOD) recently traveled to Honolulu for the Interim meeting. Our resolutions primarily focused on the threat of legislation that could criminalize medically necessary care in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision...
Frank L. Meyskens, MD
Nov 28, 2022
Meeting the Navajo: The Impact of Culturally Sensitive Care
I began my medical career in Arizona, where I received an early lesson in the importance of cultural sensitivity thanks to members of the Navajo Nation from the Four Corners region.
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Apr 13, 2022
Psychosocial Support for Patients Affected by Cancer and War: Practical Advice for Providers
It's hard to find the right words to communicate with patients affected by the dual trauma of cancer and war. Dr. Csaba L. Dégi and Dr. Fay J. Hlubocky offer perspectives, guidance, and resources (available in translation).
Mar 31, 2022
The Role of Fellows as Mentors: A Summary From the Hematology and Oncology Fellows Network
Dr. Asmi Chattaraj, Dr. Muhammad Salman Faisal, and Dr. Faiz Anwer share takeaways and answer questions from an online discussion on how fellows can have a successful and rewarding experience by mentoring others.
Mar 22, 2022
Rising From the Invisible: The Call for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Representation in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Efforts
Mingqian Lin and Yixuan James Zheng add their voices to ASCO's call to action on equity, diversity, and inclusion, and draw attention to the specific challenges faced by the AANHPI population in the United States.
Mar 16, 2022
Auditory Learning: A Perspective
Dr. Dawood Findakly and Dr. Kevin Gallagher discuss an important resource in continuing education from different angles. 
Feb 03, 2022
The Tale of the Third Leg
In a personal story, Dr. Biplov Adhikari shares how becoming a ‘patient’ requires a lot of peace to be made.
Dec 06, 2021
Establishing and Launching a Comprehensive Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in the UAE Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Overcoming Barriers Through International Collaboration and Resilience
Dr. Humaid O. Al-Shamsi shares his experience establishing and developing bone marrow transplant services in the United Arab Emirates through multi-regional collaborations. 

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