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What Exactly Is Sexual Performance?
Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jan 25, 2021
I’ve been thinking about the word “performance” a lot lately. Why is sexual activity described this way? 
Advanced Fellowships in Oncology: Do I Need One?
Guest Commentary
Jan 19, 2021
Do you need to do an advanced fellowship? Dr. Samer Al Hadidi explores the opportunities and drawbacks, and acknowledges that in the current system, the answer is, "It depends."  
Making Meaningful Progress Toward Health Equity
Linda R. Duska, MD, MPH
Jan 15, 2021
In this new year we must remain alert to our own prejudices, and be vigilant about keeping our personal biases out of the charts and out of our discussions with colleagues, patients, and caregivers. 
Balancing Clinical Work and Research During Fellowship Training
Inas Abuali, MD, FACP
Jan 11, 2021
Feeling the mid-academic year slump? Here are a few tips based on my own ongoing attempts to strike a balance between my clinical duties and my scholarly activities during fellowship. 
ZOOMing Into 2021: Tips for Managing Videoconference Fatigue
Physician Wellness
Jan 07, 2021
If you're increasingly tired of "hopping on another call," "sending a Zoom invite," or "unmuting yourself," Dr. Aakash Desai and Dr. Ariela Marshall offer tips and empathy for managing...
Virtual Meetings for Real-Time Health Care: The AMA HOD Interim Meeting
Edward Paul Balaban, DO, FACP, FASCO
Dec 02, 2020
Despite the virtual nature of the AMA House of Delegates meeting, the decisions made there have a very real impact on our profession and the patients we serve.
Caring for Transgender Patients With Cancer
Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO
Nov 20, 2020
We owe it to this vulnerable population to check our assumptions and deliver the highest-quality cancer care in a safe and welcoming environment.

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Article > Re: ASCO Remembers Quality Improvement Pioneer Dr. Joseph V. Simone

Christopher M. Rose, FACR, FASTRO, MD
Jan 26, 2021
Dr. Simone was one of our giants. After his seminal contributions to the management of pediatric ALL, his stewardship of the original...
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Jan 12, 2021
I witnessed extreme situation in the great LA area in that I remember a patient with rectal cancer getting a colonoscopy but not getting...
Article > Re: Dr. Eric P. Winer Elected ASCO President for 2022-2023 Term

Nagi S. El Saghir, MD, FASCO, FACP
Dec 16, 2020
Congratulations to President-Elect Dr. Eric Winer, ASCO, all ASCO members, and to the entire Oncology community and Patients in the US and...
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Dec 11, 2020
Yes, we did miss the in-person meeting, but still, was great to be able to carry on our mission despite the challenge we all share; great...

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