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Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Oct 01, 2020
Developing Your Professional Niche as an Academic Clinician-Educator
There are established channels to demonstrate your productivity and follow a career path in research and practice. However, if you're passionate about education, you have to think creatively about how to carve out your niche and show your abilities.
Guest Commentary
Sep 29, 2020
The Doctor Will Zoom With You Now: Telemedicine and Breast Cancer Care
Dr. Carolyn B. Hendricks was an early adopter of telemedicine and is confident that it has benefitted her patients, but there are three things that she misses during televisits.
Guest Commentary
Sep 22, 2020
The Toxicity of Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic
"I always work hard to help my patients live as long as possible, but now I have the added goal of helping them live to see a post-pandemic world," writes Dr. Suneel D. Kamath. 
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Sep 22, 2020
The Problems Genital Shrinkage Causes, and the Distress That Results
A patient thought prostate cancer surgery meant he would never have to think about cancer again, but he had not been adequately prepared for the long-term impact of his treatment choice.
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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.

Aug 20, 2020
Cancer, Socioeconomic Crisis, COVID, Explosion: What Is Next for Patients in Lebanon?
Dr. Mona Hassan describes the harrowing scene and the courage shown by everyone at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in the hours following the explosions at the Port of Beirut on August 4.
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May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Disrupts Critical Career Phase for Early-Career Oncologists
In adversity, there is opportunity: despite the cancellation of an incredible professional opportunity due to COVID-19, Dr. Khalid El Bairi is focusing on how he can have a positive impact as an early-career oncologist in Morocco.
Apr 28, 2020
Maintaining Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Perspective From South Korea
Dr. Jii Bum Lee and Dr. Sun Young Rha describe the safety protocols that are enabling cancer providers in South Korea to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure for their patients.
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.
Mar 18, 2020
How the IDEA Changed My Life With a New Perspective on Cancer Survivorship
Dr. Aleesha Adatia's experience at Stanford University as part of the International Development and Education Award is helping her improve support for cancer survivors in her home country of Tanzania.
Mar 11, 2020
The Importance of Having Mentors, Both Locally and Globally
By learning from mentors in different countries and settings, Dr. Frederick Ivan Ting becomes a better physician, and his patients recieve better care.

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