Beating the odds
I have to admit it. Even today, I find interpreting statistics for patients very difficult; not because I don't understand the concept of relative and absolute risks, hazard or odds ratios, or survival rates. It's because in the end, they do not apply at an individual level. Too often in ...
ASCO calls for abstracts for 2012 annual meeting
The American Society of Clinical Oncology 2012 Scientific Program Committee has announced that abstracts are now being accepted for the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting, to be held June 1-5, 2012, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. The 2012 Meeting's theme of "Collaborating to Conquer Cancer" will provide attendees an opportunity to ...
ASCO announces new Cancer Survivorship Booklet – download now!
After cancer treatment is complete, people often face a unique set of challenges and experience mixed emotions as they return to everyday life. That is why ASCO is offering a new booklet designed to help patients prepare for this transition and focus on their long-term health. This free booklet helps ...
Cancer Advocacy Groups Discuss the Issues at ASCO
Last month, more than 33,000 people attended the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago. Advocacy groups had a chance to meet with health care professionals and pharmaceutical industry representatives to discuss the latest issues in cancer. The latest issue of Oncology Times features an article, "ASCO Venue Provides Forums for ...
