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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

@cliffordhudis.bsky.social at #ASCO25: ~40% cut to NCI budget in Admin's '26 proposal. We are in a tragic paradox: remarkable science & historic cuts to resources needed to turn these opps into hope for millions of pts. Our advocacy, is more important than ever ➡️ brnw.ch/21wT3U4

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Federal Funding for Cancer Research

As Congress negotiates Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bills, urge them to make cancer research a top priority.

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Alt National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI) 🧬 @alt-thenci.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

While we cannot confirm how many (if any) NCI staff are in Chicago for #ASCO25, we want to make sure #CancerResearchers know that you can earn some CE credits by attending an early-onset cancer session with former (read: fabulous) NCI Director Kim Rathmell meetings.asco.org/2025-asco-an... #OncSky

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Exciting insights at #ASCO25! The session "Accelerating Cancer Clinical Trials With Artificial Intelligence."

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Unable to join us at #ASCO25? You’ll have another chance to learn about the BIGGEST breakthroughs at Best of ASCO 2025 in Minneapolis, July 11-12! Join us in person or online for a deep dive into the latest updates. Reserve your hotel & register by June 4: brnw.ch/21wSLgM

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Highly recommend this extensive resource in learning more about implementation of AI in #MedEd - Thanks @aamctoday.bsky.social

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

During this #GlobalVolunteerMonth & #NationalVolunteerWeek, our CEO Dr. Clifford Hudis expresses a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all of our many volunteers for their time, energy, thought leadership, & expertise. Thank YOU for your service to ASCO!

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

We are committed to supporting #CancerCare providers and patients who may be affected by public health issues. A listing of measles and vaccination resources can be found on our website and will continue to be updated: asco.org/news-initiat...

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

@ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting is shaping up to be a great meeting- thanks to all our volunteers for their hard work bringing the scientific program together. Great seeing you at Headquarters this week!

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Great opportunity - ASCO is looking for a new editor-in-chief for the Ed Book

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

So great seeing everyone at @ascocancer.bsky.social this week for #ASCOLDP. What a great group!

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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Strategic thinking in oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social Leadership Development Program #ASCOLDP this week. Leadership skills on communication, stakeholder management, and planning.

Events
What just happened?
Catching a cold.
Pattern/Trends
What trends have there been over time?
I have been catching colds more often.
Underlying Structures
What has influenced the patterns?
More stress at work, not eating well, difficulty accessing healthy food near home or work.
Mental Models
What assumption, beliefs and values do people hold about the system? What beliefs keep the system in place?
Career is the most important piece of our identity, healthy food is too expensive, rest is for the lazy.
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ANTICIPATE
DESIGN
TRANSFORM

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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

🚨Great news ‼️ The 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social Quality Care Symposium abstract submission site will open in April! ❌Mark abstract deadline June 10th, 2025 📆When considering your #ASCO25 schedule don't forget to plan your quality care innovations & solutions submission for our fall meeting!!

ASCO Quality Care Symposium
DRIVING SOLUTIONS. IMPLEMENTING CHANGE

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

The future of UF GME is very bright with @drmmurphy.bsky.social! So proud and happy for you for all the things you have done and have yet to accomplish.

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

My mom is a 25+ year breast cancer survivor. And my hero. Today was our annual mom-ograms and margaritas. Thanks to screening my mom was diagnosed early!

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Congratulations to all those who have earner FASCO! Thanks for your service.

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

New from#GI25 #ASCOEdBook: Cell-based therapies in GI cancers are promising. However, maintaining activity in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment must be addressed. brnw.ch/21wQfqx

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Randy Dillinger @rdillinger.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Well attended #GI25 poster walk led by Vaibhav Sahai, MD, MS, of the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer. Dr Sahai is co-chair of the @bigtencrc.bsky.social GI Clinical Trial Working Group.

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Way back when I was an intern Dr. Lakshmi Balasubranian was one of my favorite residents. So exciting to see her on the podium at ASCO #GI25 today speaking on patient centered management

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Announcing the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Featured Voices! Follow along for a range of expert insights and join the conversation using the official hashtag: #GI25 Not yet registered? There’s still time to join us in person or online at brnw.ch/21wQ9bK

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Excited to be at my first #GI25. Going to be a great meeting.

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Angela Cochran @acochran12733.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Important series on #FinancialToxicity from #JCOOP: Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care: Where Are We, and How Did We Get Here? Introduction to a Special Series ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

New 📄: "One proposed intervention to help mitigate #financialtoxicity is to promote conversations between patients & oncologists about the #costofcare. These convos provide opportunities for pts to express concerns about the actual (or feared) costs related to treatment" ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

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Cost Conversations to Mitigate the Effects of Financial Toxicity in Oncology: Current State, Opportunities, and Barriers | JCO Oncology Practice

The direct and indirect financial burden of cancer care, from medication costs to lost wages, results in financial toxicity for patients. Despite the growing recognition of financial toxicity as a pro...

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Julie Gralow @jrgralow.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

ASCO annual meeting 2025 abstract submitter open - closes Jan 28th. To support global innovation in cancer research, payment waivers offered to 1st authors from low- & lower-middle-income countries (World Bank)! Apply for a waiver when you submit an abstract conferences.asco.org/am/abstract-...

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Thanks for the alert - starter oncology pack below!

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Julia Close, MD @juliaclose.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Love the starter packs- is there one for #oncology? (I have one follower, not an oncologist, but a really lovely person - the chance of success with this post seems low...)

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