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A tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization, the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) was founded in 1964 by a small group of physician members of the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) who recognized the need for the creation of a separate society dedicated to issues unique to clinical oncology. For 26 years, the Society’s affairs were handled by an external management company. ASCO established a publications office in 1983 and a government relations office in 1989. ASCO began working towards becoming a self-managed organization and hired the first Executive Vice President, John R. Durant, MD, in January 1995. By 1996 the transition to self-operation went into full effect when ASCO established its headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. ASCO currently has more than 280 dedicated full-time staff to manage its growing number of programs, services, and interests in cancer public health issues.
Membership
ASCO has more than 27,000 members worldwide. Its membership is comprised of clinical oncologists from all oncology disciplines and sub-specialties including medical oncology, therapeutic radiology, surgical oncology, pediatric oncology, gynecologic oncology, urologic oncology, and hematology; physicians and health care professionals participating in approved oncology training programs; oncology nurses; and other health care practitioners with a predominant interest in oncology. International members make up approximately 25 percent of the Society’s total membership and represent more than 100 countries.
Organization ASCO is governed by a Board of 19 members including a President, President Elect, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, Chief Executive Officer (non-voting) and 14 Directors. The Society conducts the majority of its business through various committees comprised of ASCO members who volunteer their time and effort to Society programs. Leaders of patient advocacy groups are often active in ASCO committees as well. There are currently 22 committees (plus numerous editorial boards, task forces, panels and working groups) that are managed and supported by ASCO’s full-time staff.
Volunteer Committees
Audit Committee
Bylaws Committee
Cancer Communications Committee
Cancer Education Committee
Cancer Prevention Committee
Cancer Research Committee
Clinical Practice Committee
Ethics Committee
Finance Committee
Government Relations Committee
Health Services Committee
International Affairs Committee
Integrated Technology Committee
Membership Committee
Nominating Committee
Professional Development Committee
Publications Committee
Quality of Care Committee
Scientific Programs Committee
Special Awards Selection Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
The ASCO Cancer Foundation Grants Selection Committee
