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International Perspectives
Apr 01, 2020
An International Medical Graduate’s Journey in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Mona Hassan arrived in the United States excited for professional development and activism opportunities. Within a week, COVID-19 completely derailed her plans.
L. Michael Glode, MD, FACP, FASCO
Apr 01, 2020
Prostate Cancer, Androgen Deprivation Therapy, and COVID-19
The TMPRSS2 protein has a role in both COVID-19 and in prostate cancer, suggesting intriguing avenues of inquiry for researchers engaged in the fight against COVID-19.
Gilberto Lopes, MD, MBA
Mar 25, 2020
The Blind Leading the Blind: COVID-19, Cancer, and the Need for More Data
My coauthors and I call on every oncology caregiver and stakeholder to join us in the fight against our lack of information and help us gather the data that will be paramount to guide our practices in this new reality.
Physician Wellness
Mar 24, 2020
We Cannot Lose Another Oncologist to Burnout: Encouraging a Path Towards Wellness
Dr. Anna M. Laucis examines the drivers of professional burnout in oncology, and the devastating cost of failing to acknowledge the effects of burnout.
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Jul 05, 2018
Put the Patient First, and the Rest Will Follow
Dr. Arjun Gupta reconsidered an order (and the evidence) for a neutropenic diet when it negatively affected his patient's quality of life.  
Jun 19, 2018
In Memory of Dr. Harry F. Bisel, First President of ASCO
Dr. Jaime G. de la Garza-Salazar remembers his friend and mentor on what would have been Dr. Bisel's 100th birthday.
Jun 08, 2018
Conference High
As Dr. Stephanie L. Graff travels home from the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting, she finds herself literally and figuratively in the clouds.
May 25, 2018
Expect Innovation, Excellence at ASCO Research Community Forum 2018 Annual Meeting
Dr. Edward S. Kim encourages you to register today and join the Research Community Forum in September for 2 days of learning and collaboration.
May 24, 2018
The NSABP at 60: Six Decades of Meaningful Progress
As the NSABP celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018, Dr. Harry D. Bear honors the organization's history and accomplishments.
May 21, 2018
Being a Physician-Patient Is a Double-Edged Sword
"I know too much. I don't know enough." Dr. Stephanie L. Graff interviews Dr. Kelly Shanahan, an OB/GYN living with metastatic breast cancer.

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