Account of the American Society of Clinical Oncology & its affiliate the Association for Clinical Oncology. Assoc tweets labeled
#ASCOAdvocacy
. RTs ≠ endorse.
Our members are sending a clear message to policymakers: cancer
#drugshortages
have gone on for too long, and we need solutions now.
Add your voice and sign our Open Letter:
#ASCOAdvocacy
#ASCO18
study finds that many women with early-stage breast cancer do not benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy. Women with a mid-range recurrence score may safely forgo chemotherapy. Read More:
#bcsm
That's a wrap! It's been a busy and rewarding several days at
#ASCO19
-- thanks to all who made it a success!
📌Save the date for
#ASCO20
: May 29-June 2, 2020
‼️
#ASCO21
abstracts are now available! Discover the latest cutting-edge clinical trials and scientific research that will be presented during the meeting ➡️
#ASCO20
#COVID19
Update: Health and safety of onc community & our pts is top priority. As public health safety measures grow,
#ASCO20
cannot take place in person as planned. True to our mission, we'll deliver the latest research virtually ➡️
We join the oncology community in mourning the tragic loss of Arti Hurria, MD, FASCO, colleague, friend, ASCO Board of Directors member, and geriatric oncology leader
“I recommend we have a robust social media presence to educate...You don’t need thousands of followers...It’s not just 1 person making change, it’s all of us…You’ve already taken 1 step towards making change by being here.”
Thx
@DGlaucomflecken
for coming to
#ASCOAdvocacySummit
!
📲 Announcing the
#ASCO22
Featured Voices! Follow on Twitter and/or Instagram for a range of expert insights and join the conversation using the official hashtag,
#ASCO22
👉
We gathered at
#ASCO23
to shape the future of cancer care. We're leaving feeling inspired and having forged a deeper connection to our community. Thanks to all who joined us!
📆 Save the date for
#ASCO24
: May 31-June 4, 2024
As you plan your trip to
#ASCO19
, we know it’s not just about deciding which sessions to attend or which hotel to stay at. New this year, we’re proud to offer onsite childcare for children ages 6 mos-12 yrs
Congratulations to Julie R. Gralow, MD, FACP, FASCO on being named our new Chief Medical Officer!
@jrgralow
is a highly respected leader in the field of clinical oncology with deep expertise in patient care, research, education, and global health ➡️
📣 Announcing the
#ASCO23
Featured Voices! 🎉 Follow on Twitter, Instagram and/or LinkedIn for a range of expert insights and join the conversation using the official hashtag:
#ASCO23
👉
ASCO is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Henry Lynch, whose discoveries in cancer genetics and hereditary cancer syndromes changed the landscape of screening, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
‼️ We're back!!! 👏👏The
#ASCO20
site issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience. We apologize for the technical difficulties. Rest assured we will continue to make improvements so that we can deliver a rich virtual experience for all. ❤️
We're proud to join the 50+ major health care professional organizations & societies in calling for mandatory
#COVID19
vaccination for all health care workers. Employer mandates will help bring the pandemic to an end. Read more:
#ASCOAdvocacy
🎉 Join us in congratulating the following members on earning the Fellow of ASCO (FASCO) distinction this quarter! We're grateful for their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO. Learn more about the FASCO distinction:
‼️
#ASCO20
heavy traffic is causing widespread issues on the meeting site. We are working on it and ask for your patience as we improve site performance. We’ll share an update soon.
Update on
#ASCO20
&
#COVID19
: We are committed to fulfilling our mission of disseminating impt
#CancerResearch
. At this time, we plan to hold the mtg. However w situation changing rapidly, we are actively planning alternative scenarios➡️
That’s a wrap! It’s been an inspiring & invigorating time at
#ASCO22
. Thanks to everyone who joined us, whether in Chicago or online!
📌 Save the date for
#ASCO23
: June 2-6, 2023
Congrats to Dr. Allison & Dr. Honjo! Their research has been transformative in our management and understanding of cancer treatment. Truly a major step in progress against
#cancer
#NobelPrize
BREAKING NEWS
The 2018
#NobelPrize
in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo “for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.”
ASCO Election results are now available.
@DrEricWiner
of
@DanaFarber
has been elected to serve as ASCO President for the 2022-2023 term. Congratulations to all! 🎉
The
#ASCO19
theme is “Caring for Every Patient, Learning From Every Patient” – but to do that successfully, our workforce must represent the population it serves.
@ASCOPres
explains why we’re tackling
#diversity
in the oncology workforce.
We’re excited to announce that we’re extending gratis membership to physicians in lower-middle-income countries, boosting our longtime support of oncology care team members in these countries.
#LMIC
#OncTwitter
We’re kicking off a new 🆓 educational series on the role of social determinants of health in
#cancercare
& outcomes. Our first episode on
#SDOH
basics features
@ASCOPres
, Dr. Abenaa Brewster, Dr. Katie Reeder-Hayes, &
@ramsedhom
. Watch now!
📢
#ASCO20
Virtual Scientific Program 👉 Friday, May 29-Sunday, May 31. Learn & collab across a variety of approaches, disciplines, and specialties w an engaging lineup of virtual scientific content
Thank you to the oncology community (all 32,500 of you!) for joining us at
#ASCO21
! We’re heartened to see ASCO members, patient advocates, exhibitors & more come together to advance progress against cancer. We look forward to seeing everyone in Chicago & online for
#ASCO22
!
🚨
#ASCO22
abstracts are now available!
🔍 Explore over 5,000 abstracts showcasing the latest cutting-edge clinical trials and scientific research that will be presented during the meeting ➡️
Phase III trial: People with surgically removed pancreatic cancer who received mFOLFIRINOX chemo lived a median of 20 months longer than those who received gemcitabine
#ASCO18
ASCO applauds Dr. Monica Bertagnolli for becoming the 17th director of the
@NIH
. We look forward to collaborating w/ her & the dedicated staff at NIH to further our shared goals to advance U.S. medical research & the health of all Americans.
Was such an honor to deliver the
@ASCO
Opening Address. I shared some thoughts about my talk and 5 key messages while receiving my monthly infusion. It felt like a fitting time to share about being a patient-physician-researcher-caregiver-advocate
#ASCO20
#ChasingMyCure
Congratulations to Eric J. Small, MD, FASCO, elected as ASCO President for the 2025-2026 term! He will take office as President-Elect in June. 6 additional members were elected to positions on the ASCO Board of Directors & Nominating Committee. Read more:
Hello from Ankara, Turkey! 🇹🇷 Join ASCO member
@DrYukselUrun
for a
#DayInTheLife
of a medical oncologist as he cares for patients, conducts clinical research, provides mentorship, and more.
🎉 The
#ASCOAdvocacySummit
is back on Capitol Hill (a 1st since 2019)! Our advocates will urge Congress to
#FixPriorAuth
& protect pt access to care, ensure copay assistance counts towards pt out-of-pocket costs, & support fed cancer research. Join us ➡️
We proudly endorse
@POTUS
's intent to nominate
@NCIDirector
@bertagnollimm
as next Director of
@NIH
. She's an accomplished cancer surgeon & researcher w deep expertise in community-based cancer research. She's also a featured speaker at
#ASCO23
next month.
Congrats to our newly elected Board Members! Dr. Enrique Soto Pérez de Celis, Dr. Tara O. Henderson, Dr. Elizabeth Plimack, & Dr. Lisa A. Carey!
@EnriqueSoto8
@doctortara
@ERPlimackMD
Thank you to the House for passing the Palliative Care & Hospice Education & Training Act today – a bill we support. The bill will increase palliative care training and research. We hope the Senate will follow the House’s lead and pass
#PCHETA
quickly!
ASCO applauds the appointment of Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell as the next
@theNCI
Director.
@KimrynRathmell
is a nationally recognized oncologist and experienced leader and we can't wait to work alongside her and the dedicated professionals at NCI. More:
🎉 Join us in congratulating the following members on earning the Fellow of ASCO (FASCO) distinction this quarter! We're grateful for your extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO. Learn more about the FASCO distinction:
Prior authorization (PA) is harming people w cancer. According to our survey, PA delays Tx, worsens outcomes, & diverts clinicians from pt care. Nearly all participants say a pt has experienced harm bc of PA.
See full results:
#ASCOAdvocacy
#FixPriorAuth
🚨
#ASCO23
abstracts are now available!
Late-Breaking Abstracts (LBAs) will be released at 7:00 AM CT on the day of scientific presentation at the meeting. Explore this year's research ➡️
#OncTwitter
Our
#ASCO22
team recently visited
@McCormick_Place
to plan & strategize. It may be quiet now, but we can’t wait to see you in Chicago in June. Stay tuned for registration launch next month! 🗓
Dr.
@edubru
brought palliative care programs to the U.S. We will honor him w/ the Walther Cancer Foundation Endowed Supportive Oncology Award at
#ASCO22
. 🎉
@MDAndersonNews
#pallonc
Following her keynote at
#ImmunoOnc20
Dr. Padmanee Sharma from
@MDAndersonNews
explains that combination strategies with immune checkpoint therapy will be very important in the future but we need combinations that will make sense.
We're delighted w the response to the addition of onsite childcare at
#ASCO19
. To further show our support for working families, we're pleased to fully cover the cost of this service for registered attendees. Reserve your space by 5/3
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. John Mendelsohn of
@MDAndersonNews
, an innovative clinical researcher who changed our field with the development of cetuximab