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Guest Commentary
Nov 28, 2023
Women Mentoring Women: A Thank You Note to My Two Heroes
Dr. Tara Rajendran honors two women who, through their kindness and thoughtful attention, shaped her professional path from an early age.
International Perspectives
Nov 03, 2023
Cancer, Conflict, and Catastrophe: A Cry for Help From Sudan, a Country at War
Millions of people have been affected by the war in Sudan, and the outlook for patients with cancer is particularly dire. Dr. Nabeeha Karadawi, Dr. Salma Awad Elkareem Ali Mohamed, and Nagham Ali outline the current situation and call for immediate international aid.
Abdul-Rahman Jazieh, MD, MPH
Oct 24, 2023
Should Oncologists Continue to Be Ambivalent About Dietary Supplement Use by Their Patients?
If we believe that dietary supplements are active compounds—and many are—then we should deal with them as medications and advise our patients accordingly.
Guest Commentary
Oct 17, 2023
Oncology Is Not for the Faint of Heart
"It takes courage to see people whom you have treated lose their lives when the disease takes the upper hand," writes Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom.
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Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH

Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH, is the editor in chief of ASCO Connection. She is the associate dean of clinical research and a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Since joining ASCO in 1999, she has served on the Scientific Program, Cancer Education, and Public Issues Committees, and as a faculty member at ASCO Annual Meetings, among numerous volunteer roles. 

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Jul 14, 2017
When Paperwork Leads to Burnout
Everyone has a story about why they became a doctor. But I don’t know anyone who became a doctor because they love paperwork.
Mar 03, 2017
Making Connections, Building Relationships
Whether it's your first or twenty-first time attending the ASCO Annual Meeting, you'll find that connections can happen anywhere, not just during sessions or designated networking events.
Aug 12, 2014
Pilots and Surgeons: What Does A Really Good One Look Like?
A few days ago I had the opportunity to fly in a small passenger (9-person) plane. I’m not a good flyer in general and really small planes make me nervous. I sat directly behind the pilot and decided he must be a good pilot based on his appearance and demeanor (the only data I had). He looked old...
Mar 13, 2014
What Do You Do When There Is Nothing to Do?
It’s a hard question, especially for a surgeon. We surgeons like the instant gratification of going in and fixing things. As a surgeon who also gives chemotherapy, managing the end of life is really hard for me in a fundamental way: it’s (in a strange and very personal sense) an admission of...
Jun 10, 2013
Patient Altruism and Clinical Trials
Why do patients agree to go on cancer treatment clinical trials? We know that they choose to enroll for a lot of complicated reasons. As a physician and clinical investigator, it makes logical sense to me that patients with cancer want to take advantage of the best and newest treatments, even when...
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Jan 04, 2013
Gaining Self-Awareness from Unexpected Places
A few months ago I took my then 17-year-old daughter to the Operating Room with me. I had a full day of surgery and she wanted to observe. She’s not really interested in being a doctor, but she is interested in seeing what surgery is all about, and (maybe) seeing how her mother spends her days. It...
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