Latest Blogs

Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
May 23, 2023
Putting Discoveries Into Action
Whether you participate in person in Chicago, watch sessions online, or keep up with the meeting outcomes and conversations on social media (or any combination of these), I hope the ASCO Annual Meeting leaves you feeling inspired and, above all, connected.
Guest Commentary
Apr 20, 2023
Here for the Socks: Building the Physician-Patient Relationship in an Unexpected Way
Novelty socks were the surprising vessel through which Dr. Jon Steinmetz built trust and connection with a withdrawn patient.
Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Apr 18, 2023
It Is Time We Retire the “Back in My Day” Platitudes in Health Care
We cannot self-care our way out of the current structural failures in our health care system that contribute to burnout. We can and must do better for our learners and for our workforce.
Women in Oncology
Apr 06, 2023
When the Two M’s — Motherhood and Medical Oncology — Intersect
According to Dr. Atlal Abusanad, "My experience caring for a newborn as a consultant medical oncologist is different from residency training, when I had my firstborn—both are challenging, but the challenges are different in each phase."
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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 13, 2022
IDEA: The First Life-Changing Moment of My Oncology Career in Azerbaijan
Dr. Narmin Talibova shares her journey as the first International Development and Education Award recipient from Azerbaijan and how the award is helping her improve cancer care in her home country.
Mar 23, 2022
War in Ukraine: Statistics Do Not Keep Pace With Reality
Dr. Andriy Hrynkiv describes the situation on the ground in Ukraine for civilians and health care providers.
Mar 10, 2022
We Can Win, When We Are United: Dedicated to the Third Anniversary of the Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Armenia
Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan reflects on accomplishments of the past 3 years and looks to the future of pediatric cancer care in Armenia.
Feb 04, 2022
Closing the Global Cancer Care Gap Through Innovation
Innovations designed to improve equity for patients in diagnosis, care, and survivorship can help us close the care gap and achieve the lofty goal of World Cancer Day, writes ASCO president Dr. Everett E. Vokes.
Jan 21, 2022
International Cancer Control Partnership: Fulfilling ASCO’s International Mission Through Collaboration and Innovation
Dr. Lewis E. Foxhall and Zuzanna Tittenbrun describe the International Cancer Control Partnership and ASCO's role as a member of this international collaborative.
Dec 17, 2021
Professional Development: Strive to Be the Role Model You Wish You Had
Dr. Anghel Adrian Udrea began his career in Romania at a time when professional opportunities were limited, and he has spent 3 decades working to make a difference for the next generation of Romanian oncologists.

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