ASCO and Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, will recognize researchers, patient advocates, philanthropists, teachers, and global oncology leaders at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.
In a policy statement, the American Society of Clinical Oncology calls for global equity in clinical trials.
Pamela Kunz was named editor-in-chief of JCO Oncology Advances, a new open-access journal published by The American Society of Clinical Oncology.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its rule requiring federal health plans—including Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid plans, and Qualified Health Plans on Federally Facilitated Exchanges—to establish an electronic prior authorization process that will be integrated into providers’ workflows.
A paper authored by members of an American Society of Clinical Oncology Task Force illuminates the importance of enabling patients to receive trial-related testing and care near their homes, rather than requiring patients to travel long distances to reach major research institutions.
Eric J. Small was elected as president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology beginning in June 2025.
Toni K. ChoueiriJhanelle E. GrayClarissa MathiasAbby R. RosenbergToni K. Choueiri, Jhanelle E. Gray, Clarissa Mathias, and Abby R. Rosenberg were elected to the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s board of directors.
ConcertAI, a company focused on real-world evidence and generative AI, has acquired CancerLinQ, a real-world data and quality of care technology service that was launched by the American Society of Clinical Oncology a decade ago.
The decision by the American Society of Clinical Oncology to venture into the business of Big Data was inspired by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a law focused on “putting America back to work,” Clifford A. Hudis, ASCO’s CEO said to The Cancer Letter.
Amidst the latest two-tiered continuing resolution signed by Congress Nov. 15—averting a government shutdown—cancer organizations are urging Congress to increase funding for cancer research.