Five gynecologic cancers, five different stories, and five different ways to recognize risk, spot warning signs, pursue screening, and take action.

PurposeSocial determinants of health (SDOH) affect clinical outcomes among patients diagnosed with cancer. In 2015, International Classification of Diseases-10 diagnosis codes starting with Z prefix,…

AbstractPurpose. Rural Americans experience higher cancer incidence and mortality than their urban counterparts, yet oncology physician supply to rural are

Five gynecologic cancers, five different stories, and five different ways to recognize risk, spot warning signs, pursue screening, and take action.

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition helps patients and caregivers navigate financial, insurance, emotional, and practical challenges throughout the ovarian cancer journey.

Patients are walking into the exam room with AI-generated answers, summaries, and questions. That can be helpful, but it can also create confusion, pressure, and misinformation. In this piece…

Patients are walking into the exam room with AI-generated answers, summaries, and questions. That can be helpful, but it can also create confusion, pressure, and misinformation. In this piece…

Inside this Episode Episode description: When people think about cancer care, they often think of physicians, nurses, and treatment, but oncology pharmacists play a critical role throughout the…

The Clinical Trial Results (CTR) section of The Oncologist was launched in 2012 to address a persistent gap in oncology research: the underpublication of trial results. Trials that are negative…

A new study published in BMC Geriatrics highlights the crucial role of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in managing older adults with prostate cancer undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Inside This Episode Cancer medications can save lives, but the cost can create significant barriers to treatment. In this episode of Voices in Oncology, oncology pharmacist Aimee Faso joins Amy DePue…

Learn how oncology navigators play a critical role in identifying financial challenges early, connecting patients to resources, and supporting more equitable, patient-centered care throughout the…

What if the next breakthrough in oncology isn’t a new therapy, but a better way to choose one? This month’s STO blog explores how individualized decision-making and geriatric principles are reshaping…

Learn how oncology navigators play a critical role in identifying financial challenges early, connecting patients to resources, and supporting more equitable, patient-centered care throughout the…

Learn how oncology navigators play a critical role in identifying financial challenges early, connecting patients to resources, and supporting more equitable, patient-centered care throughout the…

Political will, not just clinical capacity, determines whether cancer care reaches patients. In this expert perspective, Dr. Rose Anorlu examines how government commitment shapes access across Africa…

Cancer care in Africa isn’t limited by science. It’s limited by delivery. As cases rise, the real challenge is building systems and workforce capacity to turn proven tools into consistent care.

Introduction: HPV vaccination rates for adolescents in the United States are below recommended levels. The Adolescent Vaccination Program (AVP) guides pediatric clinics on how to implement…

AbstractBackground. LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, other sexual or gender minority) people experience unique challenges in cancer care

A decade after STO and CSCO launched the International Fellowship Program (IFP), Dr. Jia Wei reflects on how the experience shaped her career, strengthened her leadership, and reinforced why global…

Cervical cancer prevention is no longer limited by what we can detect. It is limited by whether detection leads to action. Across the care continuum of screening, triage, treatment, and follow-up…

A few words can change an HPV visit. This article shows how presumptive, cancer‑prevention–focused language, “try this/avoid this” phrases, and 60‑second responses to common concerns help clinicians…

AbstractBackground. The age-specific distribution of frailty and its domain-level characteristics remain poorly understood across the adult population of p

Background: Widespread vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV) alters the landscape of cervical cancer (CC) risk, requiring adaptations to the CC screening program. Objective: To assess the…