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In Memory of Dr. Harry F. Bisel, First President of ASCOGuest CommentaryJun 19, 2018
Dr. Jaime G. de la Garza-Salazar remembers his friend and mentor on what would have been Dr. Bisel's 100th birthday.
Professional Development
Treatment in the DarkDon S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCOJun 19, 2018
This was a patient who needed to do cancer her way, and making it about me was not going to work.
Practice and Patient Care
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Progress Against Cancer Depends on Efficient Drug Approval System That Brings Safe, Effective Treatments to PatientsDaniel F. Hayes, MD, FASCO, FACPJun 11, 2018
As a pragmatic investigator and physician who has witnessed remarkable progress in the treatments we can now offer individuals with cancer, I believe the FDA’s support of more rapid and nimble testing and approval of new therapies should be applauded. 
Research and Science, Advocacy and Policy
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It Takes a Village… to Fix the Leaky Pipeline Women in OncologyJun 08, 2018
Drs. Margaret Gatti-Mays, Kathryn Lurain, and Fatima Karzai outline how effective mentorship and social media support can help contribute to gender equity in medical leadership positions.
Professional Development
Conference HighGuest CommentaryJun 08, 2018
As Dr. Stephanie L. Graff travels home from the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting, she finds herself literally and figuratively in the clouds.
Meetings and Education
Becoming a Fellow of ASCODon S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCOJun 07, 2018
FASCO is something earned through service to ASCO and to the field of oncology. One cannot apply or pay a fee to receive it.
Professional Development
1 Comment
2018 ASCO Presidential Address: “Delivering Discoveries: Expanding the Reach of Precision Medicine” [video]Bruce E. Johnson, MD, FASCOJun 02, 2018
As clinicians and researchers at this pivotal time in cancer research and cancer care, we need to extensively characterize our patients’ tumors, treat them with our most effective agents, and support a robust research effort to improve the efficacy of the drugs.
Meetings and Education
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Delivering Discoveries: Expanding the Reach of Precision MedicineBruce E. Johnson, MD, FASCOMay 30, 2018
As the ASCO Annual Meeting approaches, I discuss the theme that I selected for the meeting and for my presidential term.
Meetings and Education
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Serving as ASCO President Is One of the Best Jobs in the WorldBruce E. Johnson, MD, FASCOMay 29, 2018
My presidential year has provided me with the chance to advocate for ASCO’s principles to support our members and our patients. 
Advocacy and Policy
Connect, Collaborate, and Learn at #ASCO18 Women's Networking CenterWomen in OncologyMay 25, 2018
Dr. Jane Lowe Meisel shares a first look at the program for the Women's Networking Center at the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting. 
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
1 Comment
Expect Innovation, Excellence at ASCO Research Community Forum 2018 Annual MeetingGuest CommentaryMay 25, 2018
Dr. Edward S. Kim encourages you to register today and join the Research Community Forum in September for 2 days of learning and collaboration.
Meetings and Education, Research and Science
Pan-Arab Cancer Congress 2018 in Tunisia: Science and Patient Care Never StopNagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACPMay 24, 2018
In the midst of troubles in North Africa and Middle East, we keep up with oncology education and research and keep up hope for the betterment of patient care and advancement of science in Arab countries. 
International, Meetings and Education
Biosimilars: A Conversation With Dr. Gary H. LymanClifford A. Hudis, MD, FASCO, FACPMay 24, 2018
While more biosimilars will likely be available in oncology in the next several years, their specific impact on patient care is going to depend on patient and provider acceptance of these agents.
Practice and Patient Care
The NSABP at 60: Six Decades of Meaningful Progress Guest CommentaryMay 24, 2018
As the NSABP celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018, Dr. Harry D. Bear honors the organization's history and accomplishments.
Research and Science
The Reality, Hopes, and Dreams of One OncologistInternational PerspectivesMay 23, 2018
IDEA and LIFe recipient Dr. Susmita Sharma is working hard during her U.S. fellowship so that she can achieve her dream of delivering exceptional cancer care to her patients in Nepal. 
International
Blind Spot: Thoughts on Race and MedicineRichard Mark Boulay, MDMay 23, 2018
I thought providing good care was enough. I thought treating everyone the same was enough. But I realized that I have to be aware of how race and racism affect my patients and how they experience the medical system.
Practice and Patient Care
Breaking the Collusion of SilenceDon S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCOMay 22, 2018
Sometimes cross-coverage means having hard conversations with patients who aren't ours, but who still deserve our expertise and our honesty.
Practice and Patient Care
Being a Physician-Patient Is a Double-Edged SwordGuest CommentaryMay 21, 2018
"I know too much. I don't know enough." Dr. Stephanie L. Graff interviews Dr. Kelly Shanahan, an OB/GYN living with metastatic breast cancer.
Practice and Patient Care

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