Features
The Features section includes articles on topics, events, people, and initiatives of interest to the oncology community.
Aug 31, 2017
Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FASCO, a long-time member and volunteer, began her term as ASCO president-elect in June 2017; she will serve as 2018-2019 ASCO president.
Aug 30, 2017
ASCO has compiled resources for oncology care providers and patients in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico, and will be sharing updates on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Aug 30, 2017
In spite of the significant legal gains made by the LGBT community, bias and discrimination persists against LGBT individuals when they enter a health care setting.
Jul 14, 2017
Dr. Blanke is a professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Oregon Health and Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute and an ASCO Board of Directors member.
Jul 05, 2017
For the theme that will guide his presidential term, Dr. Johnson selected “Delivering Discoveries: Expanding the Reach of Precision Medicine,” which highlights the importance of making precision medicine accessible to every patient with cancer.
Jun 03, 2017
Watch an exclusive video of Dr. Daniel F. Hayes delivering his Presidential Address at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting. Read the complete transcript of his address below the video.
May 18, 2017
In the following video and transcript, Dr. Hayes shares insights on the theme he selected for his presidential term and the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting.
May 08, 2017
Dr. Marsland is a medical oncologist at 21st Century Oncology, ASCO State Affiliate Council member, Conquer Cancer Foundation Finance Committee member, and Conquer Cancer Foundation Board of Directors member.
May 03, 2017
Member feedback on ASCO meetings is critical for ASCO to meet the needs of a broad membership, a rapidly changing practice environment, and the urgency associated with translating new scientific discoveries into patient care.
May 03, 2017
By Kara Nyberg, PhD
The 2017 Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium concludes another year of enlightening discourse, instructive education, and fruitful interaction among the 3,500 attendees—a number that signifies “an outstanding reflection of the quality of this meeting,” according to William M. Grady MD, of the Fred...