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Does Gender Matter? A Look at the Facts About ASCO’s Annual MeetingMiriam Knoll, MDMay 09, 2018
As scientistics, we know that data matters. Dr. Reshma Jagsi and I examine the data about gender and participation in the ASCO Annual Meeting.
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
Take A Sneak Peek at #ASCO18Linda R. Duska, MD, MPHApr 25, 2018
This is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for many of us, as we are just about a month out from the ASCO Annual Meeting.
Meetings and Education
Highlights of the Beirut Breast Cancer Conference Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACPFeb 22, 2018
Case-based presentations and tumor board discussions lend additional educational opportunities to this regional conference.
International, Meetings and Education
Telemedicine in Palliative and Supportive Care: A Continuing ConversationGuest CommentaryJan 24, 2018
Drs. Janet Bull and Lindsay Bonsignore answer thoughtful questions about telemedicine posed by attendees at the 2017 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium.
Meetings and Education, Practice and Patient Care
Highlights Lectures: A Great Service to Covering Colleagues and PatientsNagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACPJan 17, 2018
Even when educational meetings are offered regionally, not everyone is able to attend. Sharing the findings from these meetings in our own institutions is a great service to our colleagues and helps our patients get the best possible care.
International, Meetings and Education
Finding Your Path in Survivorship Networking LuncheonGuest CommentaryDec 19, 2017
Dr. Carol A. Rosenberg invites you to join the Finding Your Path in Survivorship Networking Luncheon at the 2018 Cancer Survivorship Symposium on Friday, February 16.
Meetings and Education
Aloha from the ASCO AMA House of DelegatesEdward P. Balaban, FACP, DO, FASCONov 20, 2017
The ASCO delegation was very busy at the American Medical Association House of Delegates recent interim meeting.
Meetings and Education
Support for Breast Cancer Survivors and Metavivors Through Workshops and RetreatsNagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACPNov 03, 2017
Our recent Patient Empowerment Workshop outlined the importance of screening and early diagnosis in breast cancer, but also emphasized attention and care for women with advanced breast cancer.
International, Meetings and Education
The Unintended Audience of Our Talks: Do We Ever Think of Those Others In The Room?Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAANOct 19, 2017
Do you ever wonder what the staff in hotel conference rooms think about what we talk about in presentations and lectures?
Meetings and Education
Learn, Collaborate, and Network at Research Community Forum Annual MeetingGuest CommentaryAug 03, 2017
The program is now available for this year's Research Community Forum Annual Meeting. Dr. Richard L. Schilsky invites you to join this unique event on September 24-25 in Alexandria, VA.
Meetings and Education, Research and Science
12th Best of ASCO Lebanon Provides Opportunities for Oncology Updates, Regional CollaborationsNagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACPJul 24, 2017
Dr. Sana Al-Sukhun, and Dr. Joseph Makdessi, and I share highlights of the Best of ASCO Lebanon meeting, attended by more than 300 health care professionals from the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
International, Meetings and Education
PallOnc17: Join Us to Move the Palliative and Supportive Care Field ForwardGuest CommentaryJul 10, 2017
Dr. Tracy Balboni outlines the opportunities offered at this year's Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium to grow your understanding of novel supportive care science and innovative clinical approaches and build community among a diverse group of clinicians and researchers.
Meetings and Education
Don’t Miss the ASCO Research Community Forum 2017 Annual MeetingGuest CommentaryJul 06, 2017
Dr. Dax. Kurbegov invites physician invesigators to the the meeting to engage in discussion of best practices and develop solutions to challenges affecting the cancer research community.
Meetings and Education
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#ASCO17: Patient Engagement Improves Survival OutcomesDon S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCOJun 08, 2017
At the Plenary Session of this year’s ASCO Annual Meeting, the results of a longitudinal trial begun in 2007 showed me that patient engagement is much more important that I had imagined.
Meetings and Education, Research and Science
Welcome to the 2017 ASCO Annual MeetingDaniel F. Hayes, MD, FASCO, FACPJun 01, 2017
As president this year, I have had the opportunity to observe firsthand the many things ASCO does to make a difference in cancer care WITH YOU, and I cannot wait to share them over the next few days.
Meetings and Education
Learn, Discuss, and Connect at Women’s Networking Center at ASCO17Women in OncologyMay 16, 2017
Dr. Julia Close invites women attending the ASCO Annual Meeting to be a part of conversations about gender in medicine at the Women's Networking Center, either by joining for planned session or simply by stopping by to meet colleagues and have a cup of coffee.
Meetings and Education, Professional Development
Participate in ASCO’s Education CouncilDaniel F. Hayes, MD, FASCO, FACPApr 21, 2017
The new Education Council will ensure that ASCO’s educational goals and strategies match its programs, and will evaluate collaboration across ASCO’s education portfolio.
Meetings and Education
2017 Annual Meeting TipsAbdul-Rahman Jazieh, MD, MPHApr 20, 2017
Get the most out of your experience at the ASCO Annual Meeting by making preparations and familiarizing yourself with the program and materials before you arrive in Chicago.
Meetings and Education

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