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Physician Wellness
Mar 02, 2021
Resilience and Stamina
"Leading right now means helping team members adapt to the losses that all have experienced and supporting them with more than exhortation and reassurance," writes Dr. Mark E. Robson.
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Feb 18, 2021
Attending an Appointment Alone in the Time of COVID
This is a time of significant and multi-layered anxiety, especially for our patients living with and beyond cancer. 
Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Feb 11, 2021
Fellows as Teachers: Paying It Forward
Our oncology training is shaped by those who devote their time to helping us turn our weaknesses into strengths, and all of us have a role to play as teachers.
International Perspectives
Feb 03, 2021
Our Collective Actions Matter More Than Ever for Fighting the Pandemic and Inequities in Cancer Care: World Cancer Day 2021
"We honor this 21st World Cancer Day with a continuing commitment to tackling challenges in cancer care together, because our collective actions matter in advancing science, delivering care, and protecting public health," said ASCO CMO Dr. Richard L. Schilsky.
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Guest Commentary

Guest Commentary on ASCOconnection.org provides an interactive platform for leaders in their respective fields to share timely perspectives on oncology topics. If you are an ASCO member interested in contributing a guest post, please contact ascoconnection@asco.org.

Apr 09, 2019
Mastering Critical Appraisal of Evidence During Fellowship: An Important Yet Undervalued Skillset
Learning how to hit a paper hard with difficult questions and appreciating the nuances in data interpretation should be one of the goals of oncology training, writes Dr. Rajshekhar Chakraborty.
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Apr 04, 2019
It Is Okay to Cry, Mourning Our Patients
Dr. Narjust Duma documents her journey through different phases of grief and gratitude as a special patient transfers to hospice care.
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.

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