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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 Jon Steinmetz built trust and connection with a withdrawn patient.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.

Feb 03, 2021
Every Little Action Matters Toward Creating a Cancer-Free World: World Cancer Day 2021
"Oncologists' and medical societies’ engagement to create awareness of cancer care has rapidly increased and, more than ever, together, all of our actions matter," said Dr. Clarissa Mathias.
Feb 03, 2021
Medical Diplomacy: World Cancer Day 2021
"Robust peace-building-through-health initiatives already exist. However, no such efforts that focus on cancer as a universal grassroots theme have been established yet," said Dr. Ghassan K. Abou-Alfa.
Nov 18, 2020
New Times: Advancing ASCO’s Global Mission Through Teleconference
In October, the ASCO International Affairs Committee "was fortunate to be able to meet remotely and engage in productive discussions on a wide range of topics," writes chair Dr. Clarissa Mathias. 
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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.

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