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Studies Advance Early Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of Breast Cancer

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.


The ASCO Cancer Foundation Awards $26,000 to Young Researchers for Important Contributions to Breast Cancer Research

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.


Cancer Doctors and Nurses Release Comprehensive Safety Standards for Chemotherapy Administration To Ensure Quality Care For Cancer Patients

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.


2009 Breast Cancer Symposium Press Program Announced: Presscast on October 6 (12:00 PM EDT) to Feature Four Notable Studies

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.


ASCO to Hold Annual Meeting in Chicago for the Next Ten Years: City Seen as Best Choice to Host Meeting that Continues to Grow

September 10, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) along with The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB) announced today that ASCO will hold its Annual Meeting at Chicago’s McCormick Place for the next 10 years.


ASCO Awarded CEO Cancer Gold Standard: Achievement Underscores Organization’s Commitment to the Health and Well-Being of its Employees

September 9, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has earned CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation from the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, recognizing its commitment to reducing the cancer risk of its employees and their families through screenings, early detection, and healthy changes in lifestyle and in the workplace.


The ASCO Cancer Foundation® and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Announce 2010 Comparative Effectiveness Research Professorship in Breast Cancer

September 2, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. –The ASCO Cancer Foundation, with the support of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), has created the Comparative Effectiveness Research Professorship (CERP) in Breast Cancer. This five-year grant award will provide flexible funding to an outstanding researcher who has made and will continue to make significant contributions in breast cancer research.


ASCO Calls on Medicare to Abandon Proposed Cuts to Cancer Care

September 1, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va.In formal comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) called on CMS to abandon proposed cuts to reimbursement for physicians who provide cancer care to millions of Medicare patients. The cuts would jeopardize access to care for patients nationwide – more than 80 percent of Americans with cancer receive care from local, community-based oncology practices.


ASCO University Adds Breast Cancer Education Module To Maintenance of Certification Program

August 27, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is extending the resources offered through ASCO University™, its online platform that supports the life-long learning needs of oncology professionals, by adding a “Maintenance of Certification” module for breast cancer.


Statement from ASCO President Douglas W. Blayney, MD, on the Death of Sen. Edward Kennedy

August 26, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - ASCO President Douglas W. Blayney, MD, issues a statement on the Death of Sen. Edward Kennedy.


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