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Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FACP, FASCO
Jul 01, 2020
A Message of Thanks and Encouragement to Hematology Oncology Graduates
 In this strange and socially distant year, I wanted to offer a few words of encouragement to our medical graduates in Lebanon and around the world.
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jun 29, 2020
Assumptions and Misunderstandings Lead to Relationship Distress
Assumptions are the opposite of open communication; they remain unsaid and often expand to include thoughts that are unrelated to the initial feeling.
Anees B. Chagpar, MD, MPH
Jun 22, 2020
Pluralism: When Will We Recognize Our Common Humanity?
Pervasive bias has been in this country for centuries, and quiet microaggressions and larger macroaggressions have been given a pass for far too long.
Clifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO
Jun 18, 2020
Ethical Considerations for Allocating Scarce Resources During a Pandemic
ASCO Ethics Committee chair Dr. Jonathan Marron and I discuss two recommendations from a recent paper on allocating scarce health care resources during COVID-19.
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Mar 19, 2020
Not Business as Usual: COVID-19 Anxiety in the World of Cancer
Cancer care providers and patients with cancer alike are grappling with new fears and uncertainities due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Dr. Nausheen Ahmed shares her experience practicing in Ohio.
Mar 04, 2020
Women Are Still Being Shamed for Their Breast Cancer: How Do We End It?
Dr. Erika Hamilton explores the culture of blame around cancer, in which patients are shamed for failing to prevent cancer and judged on all of the decisions they make.
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Feb 26, 2020
Staying Current in Today’s Era of Rapidly Evolving Medical Advances
The knowledge explosion in oncology is palpable on a daily level, leaving physicians at a loss regarding how to stay ahead. Dr. Inas Abuali offers practical advice on keeping up with the torrent of information.
Jan 28, 2020
Reflections on Imposter Syndrome
Dr. Inas Abuali confronts that pesky inner voice that occasionally whispers, "You don't really belong here." 
Jan 27, 2020
ASCO Journals Editorial Fellowship: A Journey From Submission to Final Decision
Five editorial fellows gained hands-on experience to engage in a better understanding of how a scholarly manuscript is handled.
Dec 20, 2019
Is Oncology Care a Spiritual Practice?
"As oncologists," writes Dr. Ramy Sedhom, "if we are committed to healing patients, we must understand not only what cancer does to patients’ bodies, but what the disease does to them in spirit."

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