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International Perspectives
Apr 30, 2024
On the Road of The Lancet Commission on Women, Cancer, and Power: Engaging Men to Support Women Toward Gender Equity in Africa’s Medical Workforce
Men in the oncology workforce, writes Dr. Khalid El Bairi, have a critical part to play in righting longstanding gender disparities in the field.
ASCO Commentary
Apr 22, 2024
Global Volunteer Month: Honoring and Celebrating the Impact of ASCO's Volunteers
We appreciate your continued commitment to our field, your dedication to the Society and Association missions, and the invaluable leadership and insight that you add.
Miriam Knoll, MD
Apr 09, 2024
Here’s How to Find Your Next Oncology Job: Tips for Oncologists on the Career Move
How should an oncologist investigate a career change? How does one find their second or third job out of training? Here are some strategies to consider.
International Perspectives
Feb 27, 2024
Supporting Multidisciplinary Cancer Care in Malaysia: My Experience as an ASCO Faculty Volunteer
Dr. Faye Lim describes her experience as a faculty member on multidisciplinary team management at events in Sarawak, Malaysia.
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Guest Commentary

Guest Commentary on ASCOconnection.org provides an interactive platform for leaders in their respective fields to share timely perspectives on oncology topics. If you are an ASCO member interested in contributing a guest post, please contact ascoconnection@asco.org.

May 09, 2014
Regulatory Burden
By Mehmet S. Copur, MD, FACP I greatly enjoyed the recent ASCO Connection article “Clinical Trial Research in the Genomic Age,” by ASCO Senior Writer Faith Hayden, especially the quote by ASCO Past President Dr....
Mar 24, 2014
Death Cafes and the Suffering of Patients with Cancer
By Daniel B. Hinshaw, MD, FACS, University of Michigan
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Feb 19, 2014
What Makes Oncology Special?
By Richard Leff, MDSometimes with all of the stresses of battling the system to help our patients and assure that our practices will survive, we need to be reminded about why we choose oncology—the special patients and families we get to work with.
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,

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