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February 19, 2021
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All-female cholangiocarcinoma advisory board forms alliances, shares patient stories

All-female cholangiocarcinoma advisory board forms alliances, shares patient stories

A cholangiocarcinoma advisory board composed entirely of women has given physicians who treat the rare malignancy, as well as patients and their advocates, an opportunity to collaborate, share best practices and forge alliances.

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February 11, 2021
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An ally to female oncologists promotes their work, shares opportunities

An ally to female oncologists promotes their work, shares opportunities

For Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO, serving as an ally to his female colleagues is all in a day’s work.

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February 04, 2021
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VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Anees B. Chagpar, MD

VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Anees B. Chagpar, MD

As a member of Women in Oncology’s Peer Perspective Board, Anees B. Chagpar, MD, said she looks forward to helping provide “great programming” for women in the field.

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February 02, 2021
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VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Shikha Jain, MD, FACP

VIDEO: Meet the Women in Oncology board – Shikha Jain, MD, FACP

Women in Oncology introduces a series of profiles of our Peer Perspective Board members and their reasons for joining the initiative, beginning with Consulting Medical Editor Shikha Jain, MD, FACP.

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January 28, 2021
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Male allies should listen to, respect, seek equality for female oncologists

Male allies should listen to, respect, seek equality for female oncologists

In his efforts to be an ally to his female colleagues in oncology, VK Gadi, MD, PhD, has learned that, sometimes, the wisest thing to say is nothing at all.

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January 22, 2021
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ASCO president aims to shed light on cancer care inequities

ASCO president aims to shed light on cancer care inequities

As ASCO president, Lori J. Pierce, MD, FASTRO, FASCO, has strived to promote equity of care in the field of oncology.

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January 14, 2021
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All-female surgical team at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance reflects ‘changing landscape’

All-female surgical team at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance reflects ‘changing landscape’

As more women seek careers in medicine — and specifically in the field of oncology — they remain underrepresented in many areas of clinical practice.

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January 13, 2021
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Shared Decision Making with Breast Surgeon and Cancer Survivor Anne Peled, MD

Shared Decision Making with Breast Surgeon and Cancer Survivor Anne Peled, MD

Anne Peled, MD, is a practicing breast and plastic surgeon. In this episode, we discuss the importance of representation in the medical system and how being a breast cancer survivor has changed the way she practices medicine.

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January 11, 2021
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CAR-T a ‘fantastic improvement’ over available therapies for advanced multiple myeloma

CAR-T a ‘fantastic improvement’ over available therapies for advanced multiple myeloma

The value of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for patients with heavily pretreated multiple myeloma can be significant, regardless of whether it leads to a complete and lasting remission.

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January 07, 2021
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Virtual negotiation program for women physicians receives AMA grant

Virtual negotiation program for women physicians receives AMA grant

The AMA Foundation, on behalf of the AMA Women Physicians Section, awarded a grant to a project focused on the creation and assessment of a virtual negotiation workshop for women physicians.

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