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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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Dec 19, 2013
Funding Cuts Threaten Future Progress Against Cancer
By Richard L. Schilsky, MD, FASCO, Chief Medical Officer of ASCO ...
Nov 13, 2013
Cancer Communications Committee Meeting Highlights: Choosing the Right Words for the Right Audiences
By Cancer Communications Committee Chair Jyoti D. Patel, MD.  In September, ASCO’s Cancer Communication Committee (CCC) met for its annual fall business meeting. While I’ve been on the committee for several years, and am now honored to serve as Chair, I am continually struck by just how much good...
Oct 29, 2013
It's Your Turn: Voting Now Open in 2014 ASCO Election
By Kathy D. Miller, MD, 2013-2014 Nominating Committee Chair Dear ASCO Members,
Oct 24, 2013
The State Affiliate Council: Your Connection to ASCO
By Ray D. Page, DO, PhD, FACOI
Oct 04, 2013
While Congress Bickers, People Are Dying
By Richard L. Schilsky, MD, FASCO Congress is bickering . . . while people are dying. The government is closed . . . while people are dying. Research is withering. . . while people are dying. Laboratories are dark. . . while people are dying. Clinical trials are on hold . . . while people are dying...
Sep 19, 2013
Membership Committee Meeting Highlights: Exploring Expanded Networking Opportunities
Dr. Tessa Cigler reviews highlights from the September 2013 Membership Committee Meeting, including enhancement of member benefits and promotion of existing social networking tools.

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