In this section, you will find information and resources about major policy issues that affect people with cancer. Every day, local and national policymakers make decisions that directly influence the care of patients. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the nation’s leading professional organization representing oncologists and other cancer care providers, advocates on a wide range of policy-related issues to ensure that all patients with cancer have access to high-quality, high-value cancer care.

About ASCO's Database of Oncologists

• This database provides information on oncologists who are members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and have agreed to share their information through this searchable tool. With nearly 50,000 members in 170 countries, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer.

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At some point during your cancer treatment or follow-up care, you may need to search for a new doctor. There are many reasons why you may need a new doctor. For example, if your doctor retires, if you or your doctor needs to move, if your health insurance changes, or if you do not feel like you and your health care team are a good fit.

After you are diagnosed with cancer, you will need to choose the doctor who will manage your cancer care. You may continue seeing the doctor who diagnosed you with cancer or you might go to another specialist. Often, this doctor is an oncologist. Oncologists specialize in treating cancer.