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November 16, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — New recommendations on the use of chemotherapy to treat patients with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were issued today by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
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November 12, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) received the Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) CARE Award for their commitment to providing a family-friendly workplace for its employees. NVFS annually recognizes organizations with supportive programs and policies that allow employees to focus on a healthy work-life balance.
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November 10, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) is celebrating the publication of its 500th issue. The tri-monthly peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) will reach this milestone with its November 10, 2009, edition.
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October 29, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The ASCO Cancer Foundation (TACF) today announced the appointment of Nancy Riese Daly, MS, MPH, as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. TACF is the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
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October 26, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In an effort to improve cancer care in underserved regions of the world, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), in partnership with Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO), today launched a new humanitarian program, the International Cancer Corps (ICC). The ICC will enable member oncologists from ASCO to volunteer their time to teach in medical facilities in developing countries.
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October 14, 2009
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) announced today a partnership with U.S. Figure Skating to join the fight against cancer. ASCO is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO’s patient web site, Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net), will be the public face of the partnership, and will serve as the title sponsor of 2009 Skate America, Nov. 12-15 in Lake Placid, NY. With this new relationship, the fight against all cancers will become an official cause of U.S. Figure Skating.
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October 6, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO – New studies on the early detection, evaluation and treatment of breast cancer were released today in advance of the 2009 Breast Cancer Symposium. The symposium is being held October 8-10, 2009, at the San Francisco Marriott.
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September 29, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The ASCO Cancer Foundation (TACF) announced today the recipients of the 2009 Breast Cancer Symposium Merit Awards. Twenty-six young scientists from around the globe will be honored for their outstanding contributions to breast cancer research. The awards will be presented at the Symposium, taking place October 8-10 in San Francisco.
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September 28, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, in a major step toward ensuring high-quality care for people with cancer, two major medical associations are releasing the first-ever national standards for safe administration of chemotherapy drugs. These policies seek to serve as a benchmark for providers of adult cancer care and encourage them to evaluate their current standards.
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September 22, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Key studies to be presented at the 2009 Breast Cancer Symposium will be highlighted in an embargoed presscast (press briefing via live webcast) on Tuesday, October 6 from 12:00-1:30 PM (EDT). The studies will address a range of critical issues in breast cancer, including the early detection, evaluation, treatment and management of the disease.
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