Features

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

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Dr. Arsen Osipov Targets Tumor-Protective Proteins to Improve Immunotherapy for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Nov 03, 2023
"We want to emulate the paradigm-shifting success of immunotherapy for other types of cancer, like melanoma and lung cancer, as we target this devastating disease,” said Dr. Arsen Osipov.
Dr. Shaalan Beg giving an ASCO Voices presentation
ASCO Voices: Everybody Has a Story to Tell — Let ASCO Hand You the Mic
Oct 03, 2023
ASCO Voices honors the deeply personal reasons that lead people into the oncology field. They come to the Annual Meeting for the latest breaking science, but they come to the ASCO Voices session to remember why they do what they do.
Ms. van Gestel, Dr. Linda D. Bosserman, and Dr. Sandra M. Swain at a 2019 Women Leaders in Oncology event.
A Mission to Foster Meaningful Connections for Women in Oncology: A Conversation With Deanna B. van Gestel
Sep 14, 2023
Ms. Deanna B. van Gestel discusses her interest in amplifying and supporting the voices of women leaders in the oncology field.
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Accelerating Progress in Cancer Research with Streamlined, Patient-Centric, Equitable Clinical Trials: Lessons From Pragmatica-Lung
Aug 18, 2023
The onset of COVID-19 posed a grave challenge to researchers as ongoing trials were disrupted by social distancing. But the complicated new circumstances initiated a flurry of innovation that is still evolving the process of research, diagnostics, and approving new therapies.
Dr. Irwin H. Krakoff
ASCO Remembers Chemotherapy Pioneer and Karnofsky Award Recipient Dr. Irwin H. Krakoff
Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Irwin H. Krakoff passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 100.
Dr. Mark A. Lewis
Conquering Cancer One Person at a Time: A Conversation With “Your Stories” Podcast Host Dr. Mark Lewis
Jul 13, 2023
Since discovering that he had multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) during the first week of his fellowship, Dr. Mark A. Lewis has gone on to be an active social media influencer in the cancer care community, bringing perspectives as both a patient and a provider.
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2023 ASCO Breakthrough Meeting Preview: Shining a Light on Advances in Cancer Care
Jul 07, 2023
For attendees not able to join us in person in 2023, ASCO Breakthrough offers a robust online experience including livestream sessions, live question-and-answer, audience polling, and more.
Dr. Eric P. Winer passes the presidential gavel to Dr. Lynn M. Schuchter.
Dr. Lynn M. Schuchter Makes the Art of Oncology and Cancer Care Central to Her ASCO Presidential Term
Jul 07, 2023
In keeping with her commitment to ensure that all patients with cancer have access to the highest quality cancer care from diagnosis through the end of life, Dr. Schuchter has chosen “The Art and Science of Cancer Care: From Comfort to Cure” as her presidential theme.
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Dr. A. William Blackstock Jr. in 2018
ASCO Remembers Former Board of Directors Member and Radiation Oncologist Dr. A. William Blackstock Jr.
Jun 20, 2023
Dr. Blackstock passed away on June 18, 2023. "We mourn the passing of a friend and colleague who combined wisdom and humor to advance science and cancer care for all," said ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis.
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Dr. Eric P. Winer gives his Presidential Address at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting.
2023 Presidential Address — Partnering With Patients: The Cornerstone of Clinical Care and Research
Jun 06, 2023
At the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting, Dr. Eric P. Winer shared five lessons for the physician-patient relationship in a highly personal talk based on his lived experience as a patient and a cancer care provider.

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