ASCO President Dr. Monica Bertagnolli is going out into local communities to find out what people with cancer and providers think and need. The first of these town halls was held in Marietta, Ohio. In this post, Dr. Electra Paskett and Dr. Colin Weekes describe some of the lessons that were taken home from this question-and-answer session. Read More >>
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August 31, 2018 · Electra D. Paskett, PhD, and Colin D. Weekes, MD, PhD
August 16, 2018 · Enrique Soto, MD, MSc
Cultural and language barriers can make it hard for older Hispanic adults in the United States to get quality cancer care. Learn what conversations between patients, families, and health care providers can help ensure the best possible treatment and support. Read More >>
August 14, 2018 · Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff
In this podcast from the ASCO Educational Book, Dr. Timothy Gilligan and survivor and advocate Liz Salmi talk about ways patients and doctors can work together to improve communication during cancer care. Read More >>
August 9, 2018 · Tori Brunetti, ASCO intern
Case managers play an important role in making sure patients’ needs are met. They also help bridge communication between the health care team and the person with cancer. Read More >>
August 7, 2018 · Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO
In this month’s From the Editor’s Desk, Dr. Schapira writes about what it means to face a lifetime of cancer treatment and shares some tips on how to ease that journey. Read More >>