American Society of Clinical Oncology

American Society of Clinical Oncology

@ascocancer.bsky.social

Account of the American Society of Clinical Oncology & its affiliate the Association for Clinical Oncology. The world’s leading professional organization representing more than 50,000 oncology professionals caring for people with cancer.

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With three more ASCO meetings this year, there are still plenty of opportunities to connect with peers, discover groundbreaking cancer research, & gain clinical insights. Don't miss out on our meetings—the ultimate Place to Be. Where will we see you this year?

The last session has ended, and our time at #ASCOQLTY26 has come to a close. Thank you to our incredible attendees, speakers, and patient advocates for coming together to share actionable insights, elevate care delivery, and improve outcomes for the cancer community. 🧡

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💡Compelling study on feasibility of consolidative #durvalumab ≤14days after completion of definitive CRT for #NSCLC without added immune-related toxicity. Interesting contrast to TORG1937 (DATE Study) from Japan. Further food for thought for time to tx intiation #ASCOQLTY26 @ascocancer.bsky.social

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Appreciate this #ASCOQLTY26 discussion about how social media impacts patients and patient care. In my own life, I've seen how Facebook groups and Subreddits can provide important patient community. But it's so easy to forget:

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Sobering, important work #ASCOQLTY26: rise in deaths pregnancy-associated deaths among people w/ cancer over past 8 years. Lots of questions needed about how the death certificate data was defined, etc - but highlights how important it is to pay attention to this at-risk group.

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Just finished presenting these new findings at #ASCOQLTY26 Industry payments to oncologists are associated with aggressive end-of-life care for patients with cancer.

Hannah R. Abrams@hannahrabrams.bsky.social

Physician payments & end-of-life tx: -Slight ⬆️ aggressive EOL care among those who received payments -However, is this a function of 3' centers seeing more patients at later lines of tx? -Need to clarify research support vs personal $ #ASCOQLTY26 @thewonkologist.bsky.social @dusetzinas.bsky.social

Read a short #ASCODailyNews profile on Dr. El-Jawahri and her emphasis on meeting the needs of patients with blood cancers and their caregivers: bit.ly/4ypiCh1

Congratulations to Areej El-Jawahri, MD, FASCO, winner of the Joseph V. Simone Quality Care Award! 🏆This honor recognizes her multiple, significant & enduring contributions to the quality and safety of cancer care. Thank you for your leadership! #ASCOQLTY26 Session: https://bit.ly/4zqN0aV

While you’re here at #ASCOQLTY26, stop by our tables and learn more about membership (and get a discount), network with our Health Services Research Committee chair, learn about ASCO Certified, try new AI tools to enhance your meeting experience, and more.

Happening in person at #ASCOQLTY26 today only: join us at lunchtime for 2 unique networking opportunities: 🔹 Meet Health Services Research Cmte Chair Dr. Ishwaria Subbiah at the ASCO Membership Table 🔹Meet #JCOOP Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jeffrey Peppercorn at the JCO Journals Table

If you’ll be w us in Boston at #ASCOQLTY26, take in the area around the Hynes Convention Center while getting the latest data-driven research on improving the quality of cancer care delivery. If you’re a local, what else should attendees do & see in the Back Bay? Let us know! 👇

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