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February 14, 2018
Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff

Biosimilars and Cancer Care: An Expert Opinion

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In this podcast, Dr. Gary Lyman describes biosimilars for cancer treatment and why they are important. He also talks about why ASCO is releasing a statement on them today.

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November 28, 2017
Teresa L. Deshields, PhD, ABPP

How to Recognize Cancer Distress — and Cope with It

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Feeling some distress while living with cancer is normal. But when distress affects your ability to cope with the disease, its treatment, and your daily life, it’s time to ask for help.

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Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO; 2015-2021 Cancer.Net Editor in Chief
November 2, 2017
Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO

Having the Cancer Cost Conversation: 5 Places to Start

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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.

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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

Preventing and Treating Cancer in the Developing World

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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.

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October 12, 2017
Cathy D. Meade, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Clement K. Gwede, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN

Donating Biospecimens for Cancer Research: An Expert FAQ

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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.

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September 26, 2017
Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff

Ketogenic Diet and Brain Tumors: What You Need to Know

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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.

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