Women In Oncology

Results of a survey showed 70% of participating oncologists experienced sexual harassment within the prior year, which correlated with decreased physical, mental and professional well-being.

Although personality traits and social norms appeared to be key factors in the gender wage gap, their precise contributions were unclear, according to study results published in Journal of Economic Surveys.

Crystal L. Mackall, MD, believes she has an "unusual pedigree" for someone in her position.

Nitika Sharma, MD, said that she was driven to oncology based on a mission of providing compassionate care to patients undergoing treatment for cancer.

Sara Ranjbar, PhD, winner of the Mayo Clinic’s 2021 Edward C. Kendall Alumni Award for Meritorious Research, has always known she wanted a job that would enable her to help patients and be of service to others.

Natalie Kelly, PhD, ABPP, is one of few Black women board-certified in both neuropsychology and pediatric neuropsychology in the oncology field.

Lisa M. Coussens, PhD, FAACR, the 2022 to 2023 American Association for Cancer Research president, aims to make mentorship and education — for both junior faculty and undergraduate and high school students — a core focus of her term.

Angela M. Nicholas, MD, says that no patient she sees aged older than 45 years leaves her office without discussing cancer screening.

I often hear, “Hey, I know you from Twitter!” as I turn on my heels to identify the source. A variation of this exclamation has become commonplace at scientific conferences.

Stephanie L. Graff, MD, FACP, spoke with Healio about the breast cancer-focused sessions she is most excited to attend at the ASCO Annual Meeting, taking place June 3-7 in Chicago.