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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.
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Nov 20, 2023
The Potential of AI in Clinical Research
"We all need to stay informed and engaged on the topic of AI in order to be the best advocates for ourselves, our profession, and our patients."
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.
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Matthew S. Katz, MD

Matthew S. Katz, MD, is the medical director of radiation oncology at Lowell General Hospital and a partner in Radiation Oncology Associates, PA. He is former chair of the Communications Committee for the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and External Advisory Board member for Mayo Clinic Center for social media. He has served on ASCO's Social Media Working Group, ASTRO's Education Committee, and Massachusetts Medical Society's Communications Committee. His areas of primary interest are patient education and health empowerment. Follow Dr. Katz on Twitter @subatomicdoc.

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Mar 23, 2020
Cancer Care in the Time of COVID-19
We can work to limit the spread of COVID-19 while providing humane, evidence-based cancer care.
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Feb 19, 2020
For Whom the Cancer Bell Tolls — Or Should It?
Let’s look critically at the prospective trial evaluating the association of ringing a bell with distress experienced by patients with cancer.
Nov 15, 2018
Bringing Patients and Pathologists Together
During my career, pathologists have always been the “doctor’s doctor.” Why can't they be the "patient's doctor" as well?
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Dec 06, 2017
True Impact: How to Align Health Care Improvement, Academic Advancement Through Better Communication
Only 11% of randomized trials give enough detail to practically use in clinical practice. Here are five ways we can use internet-based communication to make it easier for academic innovators to get credit for their work, and  to implement new findings for our patients.
Jul 12, 2017
Postoperative Radiotherapy for Malignant Melanoma: 10 Reasons to Renew Research in the Age of Immunotherapy
Here are 10 reasons why we should look at postoperative radiation for regional melanoma.
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Jul 19, 2016
Stakeholders Before Shareholders: Seven Ways to Make Big Pharma a Better Citizen
Drug companies play a key role in improving cancer care, but financial toxicity for patients continues to worsen. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty from excessive drug costs, and we have an ethical obligation to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable.
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