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Women in Oncology
Jul 08, 2020
Doctors, Patients, Families: Part of the Same Fabric of Humanity
A student asked Dr. Tian Zhang about compartmentalizing feelings to avoid burnout. Dr. Zhang recalled an experience from her own medical school days about the neccessity of empathy in patient care.
Clifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO
Jul 07, 2020
ASCO Special Report: Resuming Cancer Care Delivery During COVID-19
Dr. Piyush Srivastava outlines recommendations from the recently released ASCO Special Report provides for oncology practices as they return to more routine care delivery in the pandemic.
Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Jul 07, 2020
Tips to Prepare for Oncology Clinics as a First-Year Fellow
Outpatient oncology clinics can be daunting for a new fellow and the learning curve is steep, but you already have the basic foundations of patient care. You've got this!
Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FACP, FASCO
Jul 01, 2020
A Message of Thanks and Encouragement to Hematology Oncology Graduates
 In this strange and socially distant year, I wanted to offer a few words of encouragement to our medical graduates in Lebanon and around the world.
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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.

Jan 04, 2017
Facing Cancer in a Time of War: Lama’s Story
Dr. Maher Saifo, an oncologist practicing in Syria, discusses how the Syrian war is affecting cancer care in a post written with his patient, Lama Meer Yousef. Together, they share their story of survival and hope against incredible odds.
Apr 11, 2016
ASCO Initiatives Bring Global Oncology to Front and Center Stage
A letter from Gabriel N. Hortobagyi, MD, FACP, FASCO, Chair of ASCO's Global Oncology Leadership Task Force.
Apr 11, 2016
Launch of the Bhutan Cancer Registry: Experiences, Progress, and Future Challenges in a Lower-Middle Income Country
I have had a wonderful experience working with ASCO’s International Cancer Corps to start the Bhutan cancer registry.
Feb 03, 2016
World Cancer Day: "We Can" and We Will Make a Difference
ASCO CEO Dr. Allen S. Lichter reflects on an optimistic approach to the challenges of providing high-quality cancer care around the globe on World Cancer Day.
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Feb 03, 2016
The Janitor Is a Member of the Multidisciplinary Team
Dr. Fredrick Chite Asirwa illustrates that every person in the clinic has an impact on patients.
Feb 03, 2016
Challenging the Myths About Cancer, Causes, and Care
There are so many myths about cancers and their causation that may be detrimental to cancer control efforts, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Fredrick Chite Asirwa explains.

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