Latest Blogs

Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Sep 13, 2022
Insights to Share and Lessons to Learn
There has never been a more pertinent moment for all of us to consider how we can engage with colleagues in other countries to solve the problems of cancer. 
Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACP
Jul 21, 2022
Best of ASCO Lebanon: An International Success for 17 Years
It feels great to celebrate 17 consecutive years of organizing the Best of ASCO Lebanon meeting, including a well-received event featuring expert faculty in 2022.
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Jul 20, 2022
Integrating New Knowledge and Ideas Into Our Practice and Research
The weeks following the ASCO Annual Meeting always feel like a bit of a reset, as we emerge energized from connecting with friends and colleagues.
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jul 19, 2022
The Affair
Cancer changes the relationship between what we think is certain and the fallibility of our assumptions; it can also be a source of discovery about ourselves and our relationships.
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Feb 23, 2021
The Road Ahead: Using Common Language to Improve Patient Understanding, Communication, and Uptake of Cancer Testing
In their roles as patient advocates, Ms. Janine Guglielmino and Dr. Sue Friedman have observed growing patient confusion about breast cancer subtypes and the difference between acquired and inherited gene mutations.
Feb 11, 2021
“Speak Better”: Stripes and Swipes of a Global Language
"My motto is to stand up for all the people who face casual racism, sexism, and injustice, and my aim is to protect international trainees in medicine when it is my turn to be a mentor," Dr. Viju Chandrasekhar affirms as she shares a personal experience with bias based on her accent.
Feb 09, 2021
Dear Dr. Donehower: Lessons for Life and Clinical Excellence
Dr. Arjun Gupta pens an homage to his mentor Dr. Ross Donehower, whose emphasis on patient experience, quality of life, and civility continues to set an example for the next generation of oncology leaders.
Jan 19, 2021
Advanced Fellowships in Oncology: Do I Need One?
Do you need to do an advanced fellowship? Dr. Samer Al Hadidi explores the opportunities and drawbacks, and acknowledges that in the current system, the answer is, "It depends."  
Jan 15, 2021
My ASCO Journey
It was clear to chief medical officer Dr. Richard L. Schilsky that ASCO would be his professional home throughout his career. He shares reflections on the role of the Society ahead of his retirement, after 8 years as CMO, in February.
Jan 12, 2021
Challenge Your Biases: Understanding Your Patient Is Key to Providing High-Quality, Empathetic Care
"It is far too common that patients with less access to care or different skin color or unfamiliar language are assumed to not understand," writes Dr. Jacquelyne Gaddy. "Maybe it is in fact that we didn’t take the time to understand."

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