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International Perspectives
Mar 14, 2023
I Travel for Global Oncology: The Tale of My Great Journey at the University of Lahore in Pakistan
Dr. Khalid El Bairi was invited to participate in the International Summit of Health Professionals in Pakistan, a country he only knew from the news and nature documentaries. The visit challenged his perceptions and allowed him to make valuable connections.
Anees B. Chagpar, MD, MPH, MBA, MSc, MA, FACS, FRCS, FASCO
Mar 07, 2023
ASCO Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Course in Brazil Offers Practical Framework for Engaging Tumor Boards
I recently visited Porto Alegre, Brazil, for an ASCO Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Course. Reducing the global cancer burden is a formidable goal, but one to which ASCO is incredibly committed.
International Perspectives
Mar 07, 2023
ASCO Cancer Control in Primary Care Course Supports Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Prevention, Palliative Care Efforts in Nepal
Following his participation in the International Development and Education Award program in 2019, Dr. Deebya Raj Mishra made a commitment to bring preventive and palliative care education to primary care physicians in Eastern Nepal.
Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Feb 15, 2023
The Challenges of Building a Community During Your Oncology Career Transitions
At every transition point in my career, the most difficult aspect has always been the quest to find a community, to fit in, and to create a semblance of a home.
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Sep 15, 2015
My Tribute to Gianni Bonadonna, Maestro of Cancer Research
The Chairman always arrived very early, gathered information about what had happened during the night from the head nurse, then retired for a few hours into his studio to write: he was a highly educated man, full of interests. That morning he saw me with my eyes full of tears.
Sep 09, 2015
The Wisdom of Our Emotions
John was waiting in the exam room for me. I was standing outside the door, not wanting to go inside.
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Sep 03, 2015
Difficult Conversations
Broaching difficult topics, such as the possibility of a recurrence or the failure of treatment to control the disease, is often postponed because it is uncomfortable for both the patient and the doctor.
Aug 31, 2015
Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium: Nonpharmacologic Therapies and Relief of Pain and Other Symptoms
In her groundbreaking work with patients experiencing distress in advanced cancer, Dame Cicely Saunders coined the term “total pain” to describe the multidimensional nature of suffering.
Aug 24, 2015
Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium: Participate in Expert Office Hours
The new Expert Office Hours program will pair Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium attendees with a senior researcher to provide essential guidance and foster collaboration.
Aug 11, 2015
Calling All Community Researchers: Join Us for ASCO’s Community Research Forum 2015 Annual Meeting
This year’s Community Research Forum Annual Meeting is right around the corner. As Chair of the CRF Council, I am very excited about the Meeting and would like to invite you to participate in this unique opportunity.

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