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Guest Commentary
Apr 02, 2020
Love of Learning in the Time of COVID-19
Dr. Martina Murphy, Dr. Devika Das, and Dr. Elizabeth Henry consider how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hematology/oncology training, and offer tips for staying connected to trainees.
L. Michael Glode, MD, FACP, FASCO
Apr 01, 2020
Prostate Cancer, Androgen Deprivation Therapy, and COVID-19
The TMPRSS2 protein has a role in both COVID-19 and in prostate cancer, suggesting intriguing avenues of inquiry for researchers engaged in the fight against COVID-19.
Guest Commentary
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19: A Trainee’s Perspective
Dr. Inas Abuali attempts to make sense of the shifting tides and what they mean for her patients, colleagues, and loved ones (while maintaining safe social distance from her co-fellows).
Gilberto Lopes, MD, MBA
Mar 25, 2020
The Blind Leading the Blind: COVID-19, Cancer, and the Need for More Data
My coauthors and I call on every oncology caregiver and stakeholder to join us in the fight against our lack of information and help us gather the data that will be paramount to guide our practices in this new reality.
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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 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.
Feb 03, 2016
Medical Students as Agents of Change
When a group of medical students approached Dr. Frederick Chite Asirwa to help lead their efforts towards cancer awareness in various schools in Western Kenya, he gladly agreed.
Feb 03, 2016
Hello from Lagos, Nigeria
Dr. Julie Gralow is excited to be participating in Union for International Cancer Control World Cancer Day events along with more than 500 Nigerian patients, survivor advocates, health care providers, government officials, students, and parents.

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