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Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACP
Oct 15, 2021
Rewarding Awareness Campaigns Amidst Major Crisis in the Middle East
It is encouraging and enlightening to know that breast cancer awareness campaigns are being conducted all over the world, even in countries troubled with major political and military conflicts.
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Oct 06, 2021
The Silver Lining From Breast Cancer
When a patient comes to me for help with a problem, I am often the one who learns a life lesson in grace and humanity.
International Perspectives
Sep 29, 2021
The Lebanese Health Care Sector Is Hanging by a Thread
As physicians previously operating in a relatively well-resourced health care system, the transition to crisis has been difficult on all levels, according to Dr. Mona Ali Hassan, Dr. Deborah Mukherji, and Dr. Ali Taher. 
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. 
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May 12, 2020
Potential and Promise: Overview of Strategies Explored for the Treatment, Mitigation of COVID-19
The number of new and old agents being suggested as COVID-19 therapies seems to be expanding exponentially. Dr. Donald L. Trump, Dr. Courtney W. Houchen, and Dr. Milton L. Brown highlight current investigations.
May 07, 2020
International Medical Graduate Doctors’ Dilemma in the COVID Pandemic: To Risk or Not to Risk?
At a time when every physician is needed, U.S. visa restrictions on international medical graduates are making it impossible for them to do the most good, writes Dr. Sreekanth Donepudi. 
Apr 30, 2020
A Prescription for Managing Fear and Chaos in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Let Our Patients Teach Us  
Dr. Douglas Flora learned from his own cancer experience that when there's no wind, we must row.
Apr 14, 2020
For the Well-Being of All: Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
A healing touch, a warm embrace—these are luxuries of patient care for another time, the joys of clinical practice that must be suspended, write Dr. Varun Kumar Chowdhry and Dr. Shilpa Mukunda Chowdhry.
Apr 02, 2020
Love of Learning in the Time of COVID-19
Dr. Martina Murphy, Dr. Devika Das, and Dr. Elizabeth Henry consider how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hematology/oncology training, and offer tips for staying connected to trainees.
Mar 19, 2020
Not Business as Usual: COVID-19 Anxiety in the World of Cancer
Cancer care providers and patients with cancer alike are grappling with new fears and uncertainities due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Dr. Nausheen Ahmed shares her experience practicing in Ohio.

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