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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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Dec 06, 2018
ASCO in the Community: Science and Faith in Conversation in Sudbury, MA
Dr. Colin D. Weekes and the Reverend Joel B. Guillemette had a thoughtful and personal conversation about how they approach deeply challenging questions of hope and mortality in their work following an ASCO town hall event.
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Dec 05, 2018
The Inpatient Oncology Service: 10 Tips to Make the Most of a Challenging Rotation
Drs. Arjun Gupta, Erica Nakajima, and Ramy Sedhom offer their personal insights and experience on how to thrive and even appreciate this tough rotation.
Nov 09, 2018
Your Voice Matters: Vote in ASCO Election by December 3
Each year, we call upon the ASCO members to place your votes to select our Society’s future leaders. This year, we are asking that you not only vote for the open leadership positions, but also for a proposed bylaw change.
Oct 10, 2018
Gratitude and Blessings: Italian Oncologists Present at a Papal Audience
Dr. Stefania Gori describes the Italian Association of Medical Oncology's meeting with Pope Francis, and the blessing he offered to everyone who cares for people with cancer.
Aug 24, 2018
ASCO in the Community: Listening and Learning From Our Patients in Appalachia
ASCO leaders and local members, including Dr. Electra D. Paskett and Dr. Colin D. Weekes, participated in a town hall to hear concerns and answers questions from patients in rural Ohio.
Aug 06, 2018
A Lesson From Joyce: Perfect Shouldn’t Be the Enemy of Good
A patient who refused chemotherapy offered Dr. Erika Hamilton a lesson in compromise. 
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