Elizabeth Mittendorf elected ASCO president for 2026-2027 term

Advancing quality of life in oncology: A journey of compassion and innovation

The recent ASCO guideline update on palliative care for cancer patients represents a significant milestone in our field’s evolution. This evidence-based guidance emphasizes what I’ve advocated throughout my career—that palliative care must be integrated early and concurrently throughout the cancer journey. This holistic approach to cancer care has been my life’s work and passion.

David Ryan named president of Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute

David Ryan was named the inaugural president of the Mass General Brigham’s Cancer Institute following a national search process.

May 02, 2025

Vol.51 No.17

Cancer Policy

ASCO seeks to engage new leaders of NIH, CMS, and FDA

The Association for Clinical Oncology has reached out to the new leaders of federal health agencies to ensure continued progress in cancer care, research, and patient access, the organization said.

Swim Across America grants $900,000 toward gene editing innovation

Joseph FraiettaPietro GenoveseSwim Across America, the nonprofit funding innovative clinical trials and patient-centered programs for cancer, awarded $450,000 grants to two of its beneficiaries, Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to support the work of novel gene and base editing techniques used in advanced cancer research, including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and cellular therapies.

April 25, 2025

Vol.51 No.16

Clinical

Only half of adolescents and young adults with cancer get fertility counseling before treatment
Oncofertility consult is an oft-overlooked standard of care

For a year before an osteosarcoma was found in her right proximal tibia, Sammy Ulloa, pushing through pain, persisted with her training as a Division I track and field and cross-country competitor.

April 11, 2025

Vol.51 No.14

By Claire Marie Porter

Capitol Hill White House

Amid funding cuts and firings, cancer groups seek relief from judges, in Congress—and in the court of public opinion

As NCI employees and others at HHS were receiving notices of termination, national cancer organizations called on Congress “to restore stability to NIH.”

February 21, 2025

Vol.51 No.07

By Claire Marie Porter, Jacquelyn Cobb and Paul Goldberg

Elizabeth Mittendorf elected ASCO president for 2026-2027 term

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Elizabeth Mittendorf elected ASCO president for 2026-2027 term

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

Advancing quality of life in oncology: A journey of compassion and innovation

David Ryan named president of Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute

ASCO seeks to engage new leaders of NIH, CMS, and FDA

Swim Across America grants $900,000 toward gene editing innovation

Only half of adolescents and young adults with cancer get fertility counseling before treatmentOncofertility consult is an oft-overlooked standard of care

Amid funding cuts and firings, cancer groups seek relief from judges, in Congress—and in the court of public opinion

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Only half of adolescents and young adults with cancer get fertility counseling before treatment
Oncofertility consult is an oft-overlooked standard of care