Cancer.Net offers breaking news for patients about the cancer care and treatment advances announced during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting each year. The ASCO Annual Meeting is the platform for the release of thousands of scientific abstracts -- highly anticipated research news for many people, including patients, caregivers, and the general public.

To download and read about each meeting's research highlights in PDF format, download the Cancer Advances newsletter using the list below.

To read online research highlights from each meeting and search by topic or year, visit Cancer.Net's section on ASCO Annual Meetings [1]. To search ASCO's abstracts database, visit the ASCO website [2].

It is important to note that information contained in Cancer Advances is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for the treating physician's own professional judgment; nor does it imply ASCO endorsement of any product or company. In addition, because most of the treatments discussed in these articles are not yet available for widespread use, individuals should talk with their doctor to find out if a clinical trial for which a therapy is being offered is appropriate for them.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting [3]
June 4, 2012

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held June 1 - June 5, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting [4]
June 5, 2011

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held June 3 - June 7, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting [5]
June 6, 2010

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held June 4 - June 8, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting [6]
May 31, 2009

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held May 29 - June 2, 2009, in Orlando, Florida.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting [7]
June 1, 2008

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held May 30 - June 3, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2007 ASCO Annual Meeting [8]
June 4, 2007

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held June 1 - June 5, 2007, in Chicago, Illinois.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2006 ASCO Annual Meeting [9]
June 5, 2006

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held June 2 - June 6, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2005 ASCO Annual Meeting [10]
May 16, 2005

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 41st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held May 13 - May 17, 2005, in Orlando, Florida.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2004 ASCO Annual Meeting [11]
June 9, 2004

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 40th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held June 5 - June 8, 2004, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2003 ASCO Annual Meeting [12]
June 3, 2003

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held May 31 - June 3, 2003, in Chicago, Illinois.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2002 ASCO Annual Meeting [13]
May 21, 2002

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held May 18 - May 21, 2002, in Orlando, Florida.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2001 ASCO Annual Meeting [14]
May 15, 2001

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held May 12 - May 15, 2001, in San Francisco, California.

Cancer Advances: News for Patients from the 2000 ASCO Annual Meeting [15]
May 23, 2000

This newsletter is designed to provide you with cancer research news from the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, held May 20 - May 23, 2000, in New Orleans, Louisiana.