ASCO & Member News

Find highlights of ASCO initiatives, including news related to oncology research and clinical practice, policy and advocacy, education, and meetings, and updates on ASCO’s patient-centered site, Cancer.Net, and Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation.

Member News provides updates on ASCO member career news, awards, and recognitions, as well as profiles of ASCO volunteer leaders. If you have news you would like to share, please contact ascoconnection@asco.org.

Dec 19, 2012
ASCO recently announced the formation of an important new position within ASCO, that of a Chief Medical Officer (CMO). After a six-month search, a five-person committee comprised of ASCO Board of Directors members chose Richard L. Schilsky, MD, to fulfill this key role. Dr. Schilsky comes to ASCO as Chief of Hematology/Oncology in the Department...
Dec 19, 2012
ASCO and the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) have been working jointly over the past year to augment the existing ASCO/ONS Standards for Safe Chemotherapy Administration with additional standards focused on oral chemotherapy administration. This work recognizes the expansion of the use of oral agents in the oncology office and the special safety...
Dec 19, 2012
By Steven Stranne, ASCO Policy Counsel

With the introduction of a number of highly effective oral cancer drugs over recent years, oncology professionals have witnessed an increasing number of troubling circumstances in which individuals with health insurance are unable to afford the most appropriate cancer therapy. To help address this...
Dec 18, 2012
Anecdotal reports of a loss of mental acuity are a source of significant concern among patients with cancer treated with chemotherapy. Although cognitive deficits are pronounced during treatment, data are conflicting regarding the persistence of cognitive deficits after treatment.
Dec 18, 2012
Identifying eligible patients for clinical trials represents one of the most challenging and important components in the accrual process, yet most sponsors typically do not reimburse for the eligibility screening process.
Nov 01, 2012
Dear ASCO Members, This week, ASCO and the oncology community at large lost an inspirational leader, an exemplary physician, and a true gentleman. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John R. Durant, MD, former ASCO President and ASCO's first Executive Vice President. Dr. Durant died at his home in Birmingham, Alabama, on...
Oct 31, 2012
ASCO offers a booklet to help patients andphysicians understand the benefits of stoppingtobacco use in the context of a cancerdiagnosis. This booklet is a companion toASCO’s information for providers on tobaccocessation. It explains the information patientsshould communicate to their doctor abouttheir tobacco use and lists the health benefitsof...
Oct 30, 2012
In keeping with its goals to improve patients’ health and enhance the knowledge and training of oncology providers, ASCO released a new set of resources for tobacco cessation counseling. The evidence-based Tobacco Cessation Guide for Oncology Providers describes practical steps for educating patients about the negative effects of tobacco use on...
Oct 30, 2012
By Sarah Temin, MSPH, ASCO Guidelines Resource Specialist
Oct 29, 2012
At cancer.net/espanol or cancer.net/spanish, your patients can visit theSpanish version of ASCO’s award-winningpatient information site,Cancer.Net.

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