AI is changing the exam room before the visit even starts. Our latest blog looks at how clinicians can respond when patients bring ChatGPT-generated information into care conversations. bit.ly/4wa1VUO #AIinHealthcare #PatientEngagement #ClinicalCommunication #PatientCenteredCare

When ChatGPT Enters the Exam Room

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…

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🎙️ New episode of Voices in Oncology 🎙️ Oncology pharmacists are a key part of the cancer care team. They help with treatment planning, patient education, side effects, and access. Listen now: bit.ly/4fFxtvw

The Role of the Oncology Pharmacist in Patient Care

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…

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Oncology evidence gets stronger when trial results are shared, not just when they’re positive. Our latest article explores why publication matters and why patient participation should never disappear from the record. bit.ly/4wrKIan

When Trial Participation Counts: Publication, Representativeness, and the Completeness of Oncology Evidence

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…

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Evaluating Geriatric Assessment and Interventions for Prostate Cancer

Evaluating Geriatric Assessment and Interventions for Prostate Cancer

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

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Even with insurance, many cancer patients face overwhelming medication costs. 💊 In this Voices in Oncology episode, oncology pharmacist Aimee Faso discusses medication-related financial toxicity and how care teams help patients stay on treatment. 🎧 bit.ly/4f6No5U #FinancialToxicity #CancerCare

Medications and Financial Toxicity

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…

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Financial barriers shouldn't become treatment barriers. Hear how patient navigation helps identify financial concerns early and connect patients with the support they need in the latest episode of Voices in Oncology. 🎧 buff.ly/R0jsL7Y #Oncology #PatientNavigation

Navigation & Patient Financial Toxicity

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…

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The next revolution in oncology may not be a new drug. It may be a better way of making treatment decisions. Our latest STO blog explores why individualized care, geriatric assessment, and shared decision-making are becoming the next frontier in cancer care. 📖 buff.ly/bvApSNI #Oncology

The Next Revolution in Oncology Won’t Be a New Drug

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…

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Many patients don't talk about financial stress until it affects their care. 🎙️Hear Aimee Faso, Amy DePue, and Michaela Erbstoesser discuss how patient navigation helps identify barriers early and connect patients with support before treatment is disrupted. buff.ly/R0jsL7Y #PatientNavigation

Navigation & Patient Financial Toxicity

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…

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New episode alert 🎙️ Voices in Oncology is digging into financial toxicity with Aimee Faso, Amy DePue, and Michaela Erbstoesser on early signs, proactive screening, and practical support that helps patients keep moving forward. buff.ly/R0jsL7Y

Navigation & Patient Financial Toxicity

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…

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Financial toxicity is increasingly recognized as a major barrier to cancer care. How can patient navigation help? 🎙️In the latest STO Voices in Oncology episode, we explore strategies for supporting patients, reducing barriers, and improving access to care. Listen here: buff.ly/ObvbVJp

Today we celebrate cancer survivors everywhere. Survivorship is more than living longer. It is about living well after cancer, with access to the care, support, and resources needed to thrive. #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay #CancerSurvivorship

CMS Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Guidance; ASCO Emphasizes Need for Exemptions for Cancer Diagnosis - ASCO buff.ly/1A2RZ2U

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Financial Toxicity Among Patients With GI Cancer in Pakistan | JCO Global Oncology buff.ly/TV1QnVv

Clinical Trials Day is today. At STO, we’re recognizing the impact of clinical research and the need for trials that are accessible, inclusive, and built for the patients and communities they’re meant to serve. #ClinicalTrialsDay #ResearchRising #CTD2026 #STO

Political will and government commitment are essential to tackle Africa’s growing cancer burden - through national policies, dedicated funding, expanded screening, a trained workforce and improved treatment access. Read more: buff.ly/iIORPUW #CancerCare #Africa

Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care: Why the Conversation Must Start Before Treatment Begins - Oncology Practice Management buff.ly/Mer6Lrh

New podcast! 🎙️ Voices in Oncology launches with “Oncology Nurse Navigation: Breaking Barriers Beyond Treatment.” #VoicesInOncology #OncologyNursing #CancerCare #Patient Navigation Listen here: buff.ly/7HsZAqL

Cancer care access is not just a clinical issue. It is a policy issue. In this STO expert perspective, Rose Anorlu explores how political will and government commitment shape the future of cancer care across Africa. Read more: buff.ly/jyI7Tgj #GlobalHealth #CervicalCancer

Political Will and Government Commitment for Cancer Care in Africa

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…

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Who Can Benefit From a Cancer Genetic Evaluation? Considerations for Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing Based on Tumor Type and Pathology | JCO Oncology Advances buff.ly/ntOQMN7

Cancer in Africa is happening now, not someday. By 2040, the continent could see 2.1 million new cancer cases annually. This STO article looks at why equitable access requires more than approvals. It takes capacity, leadership, and local implementation. buff.ly/cmR3Ovj #CTD2026 #ResearchRising

Equitable Access Is Not Automatic: What It Takes to Deliver Cancer Care in 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.

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A vaccine long framed as protection against cervical cancer in women is now showing clear benefits for men. https://cnn.it/4sMSqsR

Online Decision Support for Implementing Evidence-Based HPV Vaccination Strategies in Texas Safety-Net Pediatric Clinics: Impact on HPV, MCV, and Tdap Initiation - PMC

Online Decision Support for Implementing Evidence-Based HPV Vaccination Strategies in Texas Safety-Net Pediatric Clinics: Impact on HPV, MCV, and Tdap Initiation

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…

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FDA Clears At-Home HPV Self-Collection Kit to Expand Cervical Cancer Screening Access | CancerNetwork buff.ly/1izd4bl

Wearables Bring Real-Time Insight into Oncology and Medicine | The Scientist buff.ly/0f2AZhl

How Geriatric Assessments Can Benefit Older Adults with Cancer buff.ly/XAUvVfD

Projecting Individualized Probabilities of Lifetime Total Cancer Risk Across a Population | JCO Oncology Advances buff.ly/2dglWXg

“Our Community is not Appropriately Served”: LGBTQ+ Cancer Survivors and Caregivers have Suggestions for Providers | The Oncologist #LGBTQHealth #CancerCare

“Our Community is not Appropriately Served”: LGBTQ+ Cancer Survivors and Caregivers have Suggestions for Providers

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

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Global fellowships are essential to cancer care. Jia Wei, MD, PhD reflects on how the STO-CSCO International Fellowship Program shaped her career and why international exchange still matters. Read more: buff.ly/kFWh8Vc

IFP Reflections: 10 Years Later

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…

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Reflecting on 25 years of SPIKES: bad news communication in our modern era | The Oncologist | Oxford Academic buff.ly/HfO1V64

World Health Day question: Why do women with positive HPV tests never get treatment? The answer isn't more tests. It's systems that connect screening to action in one encounter. STO's latest blog breaks it down: buff.ly/vqsPBgY

The Tools Exist. The Question Is Whether We’ll Use Them.

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…

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