American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Are you an early-career oncologist specializing in pediatric neuro-oncology? Applications are now open for the Young Investigator Award (YIA) in Pediatric Brain Tumors. This $50,000, one-year grant from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation is designed to support your transition from fellowship to your first faculty appointment. Apply by July 15, 2026: https://bit.ly/4eGPhYg #CancerResearch #GrantOpportunity

Last week we joined Eleonora Teplinsky, MD, FASCO for her first #ASCOAdvocacySummit! She took us behind the scenes of pre-Summit training and meeting with five different congressional offices on the importance of federally funded research, reforming prior authorization, and permanently expanding Medicare telehealth flexibilities. While the Hill day event may be over, you can still take action virtually through ASCO’s ACT Network: https://bit.ly/4vZ7JBJ

One month left until #ASCO26! Let us know below what you're looking forward to the most.👇

Join us in congratulating the following members on earning the Fellows of ASCO (FASCO) distinction! We are grateful for their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO. Learn more about FASCO distinction: https://bit.ly/3OIh93J

🎉Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for another successful #ASCOAdvocacySummit and Week of Acton! Together we connected with lawmakers and advocated for cancer care and research priorities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48eql6A

Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Leadership Development Program (LDP) and LDP: Education Scholars participants! Through a competitive application process, these ASCO members were selected to engage in a highly interactive, year-long program where they will hone advanced leadership skills. The LDP participants will also gain exposure to the roles and mission of ASCO; while LDP: Education Scholars will explore evidence-based education. Interested in learning more and participating in a future program? Visit https://bit.ly/4cqD8nJ and lookout for 2027-2028 applications opening this summer.

Didn’t attend the 2026 #ASCOAdvocacySummit? You can still join us in urging Congress to permanently extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities by passing the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act, bipartisan House and Senate legislation. Write to your lawmakers now using the ACT Network: https://bit.ly/4mODzwO

Add your voice to the #ASCOAdvocacySummit Week of Action using the ACT Network. Urge your Members of Congress to help #FixPriorAuth and improve patient care in Medicare Advantage by passing legislation to streamline the process for patients and providers, hold health plans accountable, and improve transparency around approvals of medically necessary services. Prior authorization remains a top concern for ASCO members and their patients. Contact your lawmakers today: https://bit.ly/4eCzMk1

Check out the latest #TAPUR Study paper in #JCOPO: Temsirolimus in Patients With Solid Tumors With PIK3CA Mutations: Results From the Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4cVvaUU

We want to know—what topics or sessions do you want to hear about at #ASCO26? If you have other suggestions, let us know in the comments!