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Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FACP, FASCO
Jul 01, 2020
A Message of Thanks and Encouragement to Hematology Oncology Graduates
 In this strange and socially distant year, I wanted to offer a few words of encouragement to our medical graduates in Lebanon and around the world.
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jun 29, 2020
Assumptions and Misunderstandings Lead to Relationship Distress
Assumptions are the opposite of open communication; they remain unsaid and often expand to include thoughts that are unrelated to the initial feeling.
Anees B. Chagpar, MD, MPH
Jun 22, 2020
Pluralism: When Will We Recognize Our Common Humanity?
Pervasive bias has been in this country for centuries, and quiet microaggressions and larger macroaggressions have been given a pass for far too long.
Clifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO
Jun 18, 2020
Ethical Considerations for Allocating Scarce Resources During a Pandemic
ASCO Ethics Committee chair Dr. Jonathan Marron and I discuss two recommendations from a recent paper on allocating scarce health care resources during COVID-19.
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Apr 02, 2019
Communicating Science: Semantics Matters
The concept of overdiagnosis must be communicated accurately and in a culturally sensitive way, writes Dr. Aju Mathew. 
Mar 25, 2019
ASCO in the Community: Listening and Learning From Members Rebuilding Medical Services in Puerto Rico
Dr. Marcia Cruz-Correa describes the cancer care landscape in Puerto Rico and the discussions that took place in San Juan and Caguas as part of ASCO's ongoing town hall series.
Feb 27, 2019
Nine Ways Carnegie Hall and Cancer Care Are Similar
Dr. Ashley Sumrall fulfilled a dream of performing in the famous Carnegie Hall, and discovered that the practice, teamwork, and commitment required onstage paralleled her work in oncology.
Feb 14, 2019
Laughter in Oncology Is More Common Than You Think
Dr. Suneel D. Kamath was surprised to learn how important laughter and levity can be in the physician-patient relationship.
Feb 11, 2019
The Blame Game: Cancer Is Not the Patient’s Fault
When a patient asks, "Why me?", Dr. Stephanie Graff considers that they may not be asking for a list of their cancer risk factors.
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Jan 30, 2019
Shake Off the Tinsel: Five Innovations in Oncology Care Delivery to Watch in 2019
Predictive analytics, complex treatment pathways, tele-oncology, and more: Dr. Robert M. Daly identifies five trends that are poised to disrupt oncology practice in the coming year.

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