Features

The Features section includes articles on topics, events, people, and initiatives of interest to the oncology community.

May 03, 2021
As Dr. Nancy U. Lin works to prevent breast cancer and uncover more treatment options, the two-time recipient of grants from Conquer Cancer is motivated by the patients who have contributed to her discoveries and the colleagues with whom she collaborates.
May 03, 2021
Outgoing editor-in-chief Dr. Stephen A. Cannistra will end his term in June 2021 confident in JCO’s future, he said, knowing the journal will be in the highly capable hands of incoming editor-in-chief Dr. Jonathan W. Friedberg.
Apr 22, 2021
Researchers, patient advocates, and global oncology leaders who have worked to reshape cancer care around the world are among the recipients of ASCO Special Awards—the Society’s highest honors—and the Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Awards from Conquer Cancer.
Mar 12, 2021
“Data on cancer prevalence and outcomes for transgender people are urgently needed to understand and intervene in disparities,” said lead author Dr. Ash B. Alpert
Mar 08, 2021
First YIA recipient Dr. Judith Kaur looks to the future with Conquer Cancer Board chair Dr. Howard A. “Skip” Burris III.
Mar 08, 2021
From children to seniors, Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, funds researchers around the world, helping patients with cancer at every age.
Mar 08, 2021
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Board of Directors has announced it will extend all Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirement deadlines through December 31, 2022.
Mar 07, 2021
Journalist Craig Melvin and Conquer Cancer researcher Dr. Kimmie Ng discuss the troubling increase of young-onset colorectal cancer, and advocate for screening and awareness.
Mar 07, 2021
Conquer Cancer is increasing grant and award opportunities to expand equitable clinical trial access for patients, and continues raising funds for research and education resources to support ASCO’s commitment to equitable health care.
Mar 04, 2021
Dr. Sherilyn Tuazon is innovating new approaches to autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) treatment for patients with multiple myeloma.

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