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Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO; 2015-2021 Cancer.Net Editor in Chief
November 2, 2017 · Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO
More than ever, it’s important to have the conversation with your health care team about the cost of cancer care. In this month’s From the Editor’s Desk, Dr. Schapira discusses some people who could help you clarify your financial options. Read More >>
Oncology Briefs: Research from the ASCO Educational Book
October 27, 2017 · Sana Al Sukhun, MD, MSc; Gilberto Lopes, MD, MBA, FAMS; Mary Gospodarowicz, MD, FRCPC, FRCR(Hon); Ophira Ginsburg, MD, MSc, FRCPC; and Peter Paul Yu, MD, FACP, FASCO
In this blog post based on an article originally published in the ASCO Educational Book, doctors discuss the challenges of cancer control in low- and middle-income countries. Read More >>
Leslie Horton holding a dog
October 19, 2017 · Emily Goodman
An animal-assisted therapy team consists of a person called a handler and a therapy dog, both trained to provide healing interactions with patients. Read More >>
October 12, 2017 · Cathy D. Meade, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Clement K. Gwede, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Did you know that scientists can use samples from our bodies to learn more about cancer and how to treat it? These samples are called biospecimens, and people can donate them to help make progress in cancer research regardless of whether they have cancer. Read More >>
September 26, 2017 · Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff
In this podcast, dietitian Annette Goldberg and neuro-oncologist Roy Strowd discuss the history of the ketogenic diet, how it is being studied to treat brain tumors, and whether it is safe. Read More >>

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