Latest Blogs

Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
May 05, 2021
Rare and Cured: A Conversation With Someone I Treated Years Ago
Many years ago I treated a patient with a rare sarcoma. We recently reconnected and she generously shared her experience of being treated for and now considered "cured" of her rare tumor, with a reminder that the cancer experience is unique to every individual.
Peter Paul Yu, MD, FASCO, FACP
May 04, 2021
The Prepared Mind: Looking to the Digital Future of Real-World Data
If luck, as Louis Pasteur noted, favors the prepared mind, how will oncologists not only prepare but extend cognitive capacity in an era where both medical knowledge and the scope of human endeavor that physicians must address continue to increase exponentially?
Guest Commentary
Apr 27, 2021
Should We Teach Cost-Effectiveness of Cancer-Related Therapies in Oncology Training?
With the current pace of progress in cancer care, urgent implementation of cost-effectiveness training curriculum in fellowship training programs will be indispensable, shares Dr. Samer Al Hadidi. 
Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Apr 07, 2021
Fostering a Culture of Inclusion During the Month of Ramadan
Educating ourselves about various religious customs and beliefs, in my opinion, is one way to promote inclusiveness. During Ramadan, you can help facilitate an inclusive culture at your institution in a few ways.
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International Perspectives

International Perspectives provides an interactive platform for international leaders in their respective fields to share perspectives on oncology topics. International Perspectives contributors are invited to post by invitation from ASCO’s volunteer leadership and key staff.

Apr 12, 2021
The Mentor Quest
"A successful mentorship is mutually beneficial for the mentor and mentee, where each party has to recognize and understand what the other is offering and whether it fits each career path," said Dr. Atlal Abusanad.
Apr 07, 2021
Challenges and Opportunities for Oncology Clinical Trials in Latin America
Despite limitations, some winds of change are noticeable regarding clinical research in the Latin America and Caribbean region, according to Dr. Matías Chacón, Dr. Diego Enrico, and Dr. Federico Waisberg.
Apr 01, 2021
Building Partnerships and Collaboration to Reduce the Global Cancer Burden
Cancer is now the second leading cause of death globally. We can’t begin to make a dent in reducing this cancer burden unless we address cancer from a global perspective, said ASCO CMO Dr. Julie R. Gralow.
Mar 17, 2021
We Are in This Together: A Project to Unite Children With Cancer
Dr. Yeva Margaryan and Ms. Ester Demirtshyan describe an inspiring project to connect children with cancer in Armenia with pen pals in pediatric cancer centers around the world.
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.
Feb 03, 2021
The Threat of “C” to the World Will Persist Beyond COVID-19: #IAmIWill on World Cancer Day 2021
"World Cancer Day 2021 is our opportunity to call upon all stakeholders to remind the world of a more challenging pandemic to come, the cancer pandemic," said Dr. Sana Al Sukhun.

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