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COVID-19 Disrupts Critical Career Phase for Early-Career Oncologists

In adversity, there is opportunity: despite the cancellation of an incredible professional opportunity due to COVID-19, Dr. Khalid El Bairi is focusing on how he can have a positive impact as an early-career...

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Maintaining Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak: Perspective From South Korea

Dr. Jii Bum Lee and Dr. Sun Young Rha describe the safety protocols that are enabling cancer providers in South Korea to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure for their patients.

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An International Medical Graduate’s Journey in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Mona Hassan arrived in the United States excited for professional development and activism opportunities. Within a week, COVID-19 completely derailed her plans.

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Oncology Care and Education During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Sharing information for containment, prevention, and readiness for COVID-19 is essential. Here are some of the precautions we are taking in Lebanon at the American University of Beirut.

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How the IDEA Changed My Life With a New Perspective on Cancer Survivorship

Dr. Aleesha Adatia's experience at Stanford University as part of the International Development and Education Award is helping her improve support for cancer survivors in her home country of Tanzania.

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BBCC-8: Continuing Medical Education and Research Prevails Even in Times of Political Unrest

The 8^th Annual Beirut Breast Cancer Conference featured an engaging opening debate, important discussions about adherence to guidelines and multidisciplinary care, and breast tumor boards.

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The Importance of Having Mentors, Both Locally and Globally

By learning from mentors in different countries and settings, Dr. Frederick Ivan Ting becomes a better physician, and his patients recieve better care.

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Home Is Where the Heart Is

Dr. Philippe Aftimos and I discuss the experience of moving far from home in order to pursue the medical careers we dreamed of.

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Progress at a Price: The Global Cancer Burden

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day this February 4, it’s important to recognize that we are making progress in addressing cancer.

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World Cancer Day, or “World Cancer Prevention and Patient Support Day”!

World Cancer Day 2020 is about every one of us, and about asking for our commitment to do something to prevent cancer and support people and communities deal with cancer.

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