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#OncoAlert Celebrates Its First Birthday Amidst COVID-19 PandemicMiriam Knoll, MDMar 23, 2020
Dr. Gil Morgan shares the story behind #OncoAlert, and we discuss why you should be paying attention, especially in our current situation.
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
BBCC-8: Continuing Medical Education and Research Prevails Even in Times of Political UnrestNagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACPMar 11, 2020
The 8th Annual Beirut Breast Cancer Conference featured an engaging opening debate, important discussions about adherence to guidelines and multidisciplinary care, and breast tumor boards.
International, Meetings and Education
Celebrating ASCO’s 2019 Accomplishments and Looking AheadClifford A. Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCOFeb 10, 2020
As we begin our work in 2020, I am excited that we are building on the remarkable successes of 2019, and the years before, with growing collaboration and sharpening focus. 
Meetings and Education, Research and Science, Advocacy and Policy
Why International Medical Students Should Attend the ASCO Annual MeetingInternational PerspectivesJan 27, 2020
Andrea Anampa-Guzmán and Dr. Pamela Contreras-Chavez outline the advantages of attending the ASCO Annual Meeting as an international medical student.
International, Meetings and Education, Professional Development
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Building on Success: The Go-To Clinical Forum for ImmunotherapyGuest CommentaryNov 26, 2019
What does the future of immuno-oncology look like? Dr. Elizabeth A. Mittendorf invites you to be part of the conversation at the 2020 ASCO-SITC Clinical Immuno-Oncology Symposium in February.
Meetings and Education
Breakthrough to the Future: Why ASCO Breakthrough Is the Meeting We’ve Been Waiting ForMiriam Knoll, MDSep 11, 2019
Bringing together research from all the world is the best way to advance medicine. Enter, ASCO Breakthrough.
International, Meetings and Education
Best of ASCO Keeps Getting Better!Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACPAug 12, 2019
Over 400 attendees and exceptional international faculty members made the 2019 Best of ASCO Lebanon meeting a great success.
International, Meetings and Education
Learn From Clinical Trials Experts and Engage With Research Peers at ASCO Research Community Forum 2019 Annual MeetingGuest CommentaryJun 28, 2019
Dr. David M. Waterhouse encourages you to engage with research champions at the 2019 ASCO Research Community Forum Annual Meeting.
Meetings and Education
Breakthrough: Why Now, Why Bangkok?International PerspectivesJun 25, 2019
"We are in a unique moment in terms of the pace of breakthroughs that are being made and the variety of places that breakthroughs are happening," writes Dr. Peter P. Yu.
International, Meetings and Education
Continuing the Dialogue With Patients in Mind: Two Oncologists Reflect On #ASCO19Guest CommentaryJun 19, 2019
"We believe what mattered the most about #ASCO19 is that patients were part of the discussion," write Dr. Mark A. Lewis and Dr. Chadi Nabhan.
Meetings and Education, Research and Science
Breakthrough: New Insights, Ideas, and Inspiration for Cancer ResearchGilberto Lopes, MD, FASCO, MBAJun 11, 2019
I am excited about the entire Breakthrough program, including a session I am leading on the impact of social media and telehealth on cancer care.
International, Meetings and Education
2019 Presidential Address: Caring for Every Patient, Learning From Every PatientMonica M. Bertagnolli, FACS, FASCO, MDJun 02, 2019
I challenge you all to join in to make a powerful future a reality.
Meetings and Education
My Best Tips for Preparing for ASCO’s Annual MeetingMiriam Knoll, MDMay 30, 2019
To help you get the most out of #ASCO19, I'm sharing a vlog on networking (it's not as scary as you think!) and strategies for organizing your schedule and maximizing your face time with the people you want to meet.
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
Women in Oncology: Let’s Learn, Connect, Reflect Together at 2019 ASCO Annual MeetingWomen in OncologyMay 30, 2019
"As women in oncology, we have so many common stories and so much to learn from one another," writes Dr. Jane Lowe Meisel.
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
Breakthrough: Don’t Just Change Your Practice, Transform Your ThinkingInternational PerspectivesMay 28, 2019
"When you come away from Breakthrough, you’ll have a different way of thinking than you had before," writes Dr. Peter P. Yu.
Meetings and Education
Breakthrough: Connecting Vantage Points to Improve Cancer CareInternational PerspectivesMay 22, 2019
Breakthrough will bring together unique experts in the field, including innovators, scientists, and technology specialists, all to discuss better solutions for cancer care, writes ASCO president-elect Dr. Howard A. "Skip" Burris.
International, Meetings and Education
Counting Down to the 2019 ASCO Annual Meeting: A Personal WelcomeMonica M. Bertagnolli, FACS, FASCO, MDMay 15, 2019
If we are to achieve a world without the fear of cancer, we must combine forces and work together as never before to learn from every patient’s experience to benefit those who come afterward. 
Meetings and Education
My Last ASCO Annual Meeting as a Medical Trainee: 10 Lessons LearnedGuest CommentaryApr 23, 2019
Put everything in your calendar, wear comfortable shoes, and a pro tip on the Starbucks line: Dr. Narjust Duma offers practical advice for oncology trainees headed to the 2019 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Meetings and Education, Professional Development

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