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Women in Oncology
Sep 16, 2021
The Glass Ceiling of Medical Oncology in MENA: Barely Scratching the Surface
Dr. Atlal Abusanad discusses how biases in valuing capability and potential in female oncologists has led to their underrepresentation in prominent roles. 
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
Sep 14, 2021
When Cancer Comes Home
My colleague and friend Christine McGinn discusses the experience of caregiving for her brother, and the lessons she now brings to her own practice.
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Sep 01, 2021
Clinical Research: Our Most Powerful Tool
There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in cancer research, with so much knowledge to support our explorations and so many pressing questions still to answer.
Physician Wellness
Aug 25, 2021
Well-Being and Being Apart: Relationship Challenges During COVID-19
"COVID-19 has taught us how we can both live in the present and focus on the future; how we can make the most out of our time, regardless of our physical condition," said Dr. Hilde M. Buiting.
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Jul 23, 2020
Do We Really Know What Our Patients Need?
Sometimes the best treatment isn't a medical intervention, but an emotional one, as Dr. Dawood Findakly discovered when a patient seemed to lose his will to live.
Jul 21, 2020
Behind the Scenes in Academic Publishing: A Closer Look at Peer Review
Peer review, writes Dr. Yara Abdou, is not a task, but a privilege, and an invaluable experience for the reviewer to enhance their critical thinking and engage in an invigorating academic community.
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Jul 17, 2020
A Visiting Resident Oncologist’s Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Shannon Ugarte's oncology education during her away elective was a lesson in resilience and adaptability due to COVID-19.
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Jun 16, 2020
Caring for Patients With Cancer in the Era of Social Distancing: Pros and Cons of Telemedicine
Translating an oncology practice into telemedicine and socially distant consultations has its advantages and disadvantages, as Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez learned when her clinic transformed overnight due to COVID-19.
Jun 09, 2020
The Yin and Yang of Global Oncology: Traditional Medicine and Cutting-Edge Care
Dr. Aakash Desai and Dr. Aju Mathew discuss seemingly contradictory, yet closely linked factors in global oncology which impede our progress in reducing cancer burden.
May 28, 2020
How the Cancer Community Can Maintain Connection Over Distance
ASCO20 Virtual is about to begin, and the challenge is finding a way to interact and engage with presenters and other experts in a way we have never done before, writes Dr. Lidia Schapira.

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