The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization representing more than 25,000 cancer professionals worldwide. The Society offers scientific and educational programs and a wide range of other initiatives intended to foster the exchange of information about cancer.
The headquarters of the American Society of Clinical Oncology manages the day-to-day operations of the Society and provides a variety of services to members and the public.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
2318 Mill Road, Suite 800
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 571-483-1300
Fax: 703-299-1044
E-mail: asco@asco.org
ASCO Publications
Phone: 888-273-3508 (within United States)
703-519-1430 (outside United States)
Fax: 703-518-8157
E-mail: ascopubs@asco.org
Member and Meetings Services
ASCO Member and Meetings Services delivers the highest quality customer service and information to both ASCO members and non-members. Member Services is responsible for processing new membership applications and dues, researching and fulfilling requests, and maintaining the ASCO Membership Directory (print and online versions. ASCO Member Services is also represented at other societies' meetings, and onsite at the ASCO Annual Meeting.
ASCO Meetings Services handles the logistical aspects of all ASCO meetings, including housing, registration, travel, and exhibits.
Cancer Policy and Clinical Affairs
The Cancer Policy and Clinical Affairs Department monitors and reports on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the practice of clinical oncology and advocates on behalf of patients with cancer and their health care providers on Capitol Hill. The department also offers guidance on issues of practice management and quality care, and develops guidelines for physicians. The department also produces Technology Assessments designed to determine the efficacy of emerging treatment methods.
General Inquiries:
Phone: 571-483-1670
Fax: 703-684-8364
Communications and Patient Information
The Communications and Patient Information Department is responsible for the public communication of ASCO’s programs, publications, and initiatives. The department serves as a resource for news media working on cancer-related stories or seeking information about the Society and its health policy positions. It also produces a variety of educational resources for patients, including ASCO’s consumer website, Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net).
Education, Science, and Career Development
The Education, Science, and Career Development Department produces comprehensive educational resources for oncology professionals and offers the ASCO Fellowship Grants Program to encourage investigators in the field of clinical oncology. The department also generates the program for the ASCO Annual Meeting, the premier educational and scientific event in the oncology community.
General Inquiries:
Phone: 571-483-1391
Fax: 703-299-1044
Continuing Medical Education:
Phone: 571-483-1416
Fax: 703-684-5482
E-mail: cme@asco.org
International Affairs
The International Affairs Department addresses the needs of ASCO’s growing international membership by developing educational activities and funding programs specifically tailored to the needs of oncology professionals outside of the United States.
Journal of Clinical Oncology The Journal of Clinical Oncology is the Society’s flagship publication. Produced entirely within the Publications Department, JCO is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on clinical cancer research and is the most authoritative source for current information on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer.
Publications The Publications Department develops and produces educational and informational material across several mediums, both for ASCO members and for the oncology community. These publications incorporate the most up-to-date, relevant news and advancements in the fields of cancer treatment, prevention, and diagnosis.
ASCO Foundation
The ASCO Foundation works to generate private funding in support of ASCO programs, with special emphasis on the advancement of careers in clinical cancer research through the Fellowship Grants Program. For more information about The ASCO Foundation, visit www.ascofoundation.org.
Technical Questions and Concerns
Please contact the Internet Technology Department at web@asco.org with technical questions and concerns. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
