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Guest Commentary
Aug 25, 2023
Ensuring Evidence-Based Medicine Is Reflected in Coding and Reimbursement: An Update From ASCO’s Advisor to the AMA CPT Editorial Panel
Dr. Joseph Merchant introduces the CPT process and recognizes ASCO colleagues who have represented the interests of members on this issue.
Guest Commentary
Aug 23, 2023
What to Expect After Submitting Your Fellowship Application: Tips for Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Application From Current Fellows
HemOncFellows Network organized an online discussion to address the common questions that hematology-oncology fellowship applicants have after submitting their fellowship application.
Guest Commentary
Aug 17, 2023
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) Are Essential to Continuity of Cancer Care, Especially in Rural Communities
"Oncologists and APPs working together have the opportunity to increase practice volume, improve access to care, and ensure continuity for the patient," said Whitney Pritham.
Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACP
Aug 09, 2023
Celebrating the 18th Annual Best of ASCO in Beirut
It was such a great pleasure and satisfaction to organize and hold the 18th Annual Best of ASCO (BOA) Lebanon Meeting on July 7-8, 2023, at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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Jonathan S. Berek, MD, MMedSc, FASCO

Jonathan S. Berek, MD, MMS, FASCO, is the Laurie Kraus Lacob Professor and Director of the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center at the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Institute, where he specializes in gynecologic oncology. He is also Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford. An ASCO member since 1983, he is the Co-Chair of the Management of Cervical Cancer Guideline Expert Panel. He has also served on numerous other ASCO committees, including the Scientific Program Committee and the Cancer Education Committee.

Oct 29, 2010
Prophylactic and Risk-reducing BSO for Women Based on Their Level of Risk for Ovarian Cancer
My colleagues and I recently published a summary of our Society of Gynecologic Oncologists’ recommendations on Prophylactic and Risk-Reducing Bilateral Salpingo-...
Jul 28, 2010
New Voices for Age-Old Challenges
Both ASCO and its global membership strive to advance cancer care for patients throughout the developing world. According to the World Cancer Report, published by the International Agency for Research on...
Jun 30, 2010
Ovarian Cancer Studies Creating Debate & Promise
Two studies recently presented at ASCO’s Annual Meeting have been an ongoing topic of discussion and debate for those of us who take care of women with ovarian cancer and those in the field of gynecologic oncology. The first research study of note is the phase III Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG...
May 24, 2010
Peer-to-Peer Dialogue
Welcome to the launch of ASCOconnection.org. I hope it will truly be a place for healthy member dialogue and debate. This new site is the online companion to ASCO’s membership magazine, formerly known as ASCO News & Forum, which will relaunch this July with a new design and new name, ASCO...

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