Latest Blogs

Guest Commentary
Mar 21, 2023
My Journey Through the Hematology / Oncology Fellowship Match
Dr. Michael LaPelusa shares his recent start-to-finish experience going through the Fellowship Match, with tips for preparing your application, interviewing, and telling your unique professional story.
Guest Commentary
Mar 16, 2023
Set Up Your Collaborative Team for Success: A Guideline for Advanced Practice Provider/Physician Team-Based Care in Oncology
Clear expectations are key for effective teamwork. Tammy Triglianos, Dr. Ethan Basch, and Dr. Matthew Milowsky share a guidance document to facilitate excellent collaboration in advanced practice provider/physician teams.
Guest Commentary
Mar 14, 2023
Geriatric Oncology: A Training Opportunity That Has Come of Age
Four geriatric oncology experts answer five questions about the field, including what oncology trainees need to know, how to pursue consolidated training, and why geriatric oncology is a meaningful and rewarding career.
International Perspectives
Mar 14, 2023
I Travel for Global Oncology: The Tale of My Great Journey at the University of Lahore in Pakistan
Dr. Khalid El Bairi was invited to participate in the International Summit of Health Professionals in Pakistan, a country he only knew from the news and nature documentaries. The visit challenged his perceptions and allowed him to make valuable connections.
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Women in Oncology

The Women in Oncology blog provides a dedicated space to share challenges, insights, and best practices with regard to navigating careers, personal growth, and professional development. All ASCO members are encouraged to contribute; contact training@asco.org if you are interested in writing a guest post.

May 30, 2019
Women in Oncology: Let’s Learn, Connect, Reflect Together at 2019 ASCO Annual Meeting
"As women in oncology, we have so many common stories and so much to learn from one another," writes Dr. Jane Lowe Meisel.
Apr 18, 2019
Medical Student Wellness: Living With a Patient With Cancer
When medical student Andrea Anampa-Guzmán's father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, she realized she needed to take care of herself so she could take care of him. 
Mar 28, 2019
How Far We’ve Come: A History of Women in Medicine
During Women's History Month, Dr. Tina Rizack connects her aunt's perseverance in the 1940s to the broader history of women in medicine.
Mar 26, 2019
What’s On Your Why List?
In honor of Women's History Month, "ask women why—not how—we are dedicating our time and resources to changing the course of cancer," writes Dr. Christina Annunziata.  
Feb 01, 2019
Honor National Women Physicians Day With Self-Care
On February 3, Dr. Stephanie Graff hopes women in every aspect of medicine will feel inspired to choose themselves, and make their own wellness a priority.
Jan 30, 2019
Balancing Family and Career: In My Words, and In My Daughter’s
Dr. Amrita Krishnan wanted to know how her work as a physician affected her family, so she asked her teenage daughter for an unvarnished opinion. 

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