Features
The Features section includes articles on topics, events, people, and initiatives of interest to the oncology community.
Apr 11, 2023
ASCO honors Colonel (Ret.) James E. Williams, Jr., with a Patient Advocate Award for his exceptional leadership in prostate cancer advocacy, and his tireless efforts to narrow the gap in cancer care disparities among Black men.
Apr 11, 2023
Dr. Jane Perlmutter has been honored with a Patient Advocate Award for her decades-long dedication to peer support for newly diagnosed patients and advancing cancer research advocacy.
Apr 07, 2023
The Walther Cancer Foundation Endowed Supportive Oncology Award recognizes leaders who have made important contributions to palliative and supportive oncology care. Dr. Declan Walsh will discuss his work in establishing the first department for supportive oncology.
Apr 07, 2023
Dr. David G. Poplack’s long and varied career has spanned the growth and expansion of oncology as a specialty, but one thing has remained constant: his passion for mentoring. ASCO will honor him with the 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award for his demonstrable impact on trainees.
Apr 07, 2023
Breast cancer researcher and medical oncologist Dr. Hans Wildiers has been named the 2023 recipient of the B.J. Kennedy Geriatric Oncology Award.
“Our Patients Are True Heroes”: A Conversation With Humanitarian Award Winner Dr. Patrick J. Loehrer
Apr 07, 2023
Dr. Patrick J. Loehrer has spent much of his career devoted to establishing and advancing cancer care for patients in Kenya. He will receive will the ASCO Humanitarian Award during the ASCO Annual Meeting.
Mar 29, 2023
ASCO and Conquer Cancer will recognize researchers, patient advocates, philanthropists, teachers, and global oncology leaders who have reshaped cancer care around the world with the Society’s highest honors at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Mar 16, 2023
75 cancer researchers will have the exclusive opportunity to develop their ASCO Breakthrough abstracts into manuscripts for publication with the hands-on guidance and expertise of global oncology thought leaders.
Mar 09, 2023
After completing the IDEA program, Dr. Rubagumya, Dr. Tamamyan, and Dr. Amayiri each went on to apply for and receive a (LIFe) grant.
Mar 09, 2023
The New Rhein Foundation (NRF), a private foundation created in 2022, has chosen Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation’s Young Investigator Award (YIA) program as one of the first initiatives to benefit from its grant funding.