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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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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. 
Nov 16, 2021
“Relapsed and Refractory”: An Original Poem About Strength in the Face of Uncertainty
In an original poem, Dr. Alankrita Taneja evokes a lesson learned from her patients on "the hard spiritual truth about living each day and each moment as it comes while surrendering control of the outcome."  

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