City of Hope to Present New Research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2024, Highlighting Promising Data on Stem Cell Transplantation, Blood Cancers and Supportive Care Oncology Interventions
World-renowned physicians and researchers from City of Hope®, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, will present new findings and offer expert perspectives on leading-edge cancer research and treatment development at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2024, which will take place in Chicago from May 31 to June 4.
In total, City of Hope experts will present at 64 sessions, including oral abstracts, rapid oral abstracts, clinical science symposiums and education sessions.
At the meeting, ASCO will recognize researchers who have reshaped cancer care. City of Hope's William Dale, M.D., Ph.D., FASCO, is the recipient of this year's B.J. Kennedy Geriatric Oncology Award, which honors geriatric oncologists who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in the field of geriatric oncology. Dale is the first non-oncologist recipient in the history of the award. Of note, Dale is first author of ASCO's recent cancer and aging guideline update.
Online on-demand award lecture on Friday, May 31, from 1 to 1:45 p.m. CT
Presenter: William Dale, the George Tsai Family Chair in Geriatric Oncology and vice chair for academic affairs in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope
EDUCATION SESSIONS
"Evidence Evaluating Cannabis' Efficacy Across the Cancer Care Continuum"
Monday, June 3, from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. CT
Session title: Evidence-Based Integrative Oncology: Guideline Insights for Comprehensive Care
Presenter: Richard T. Lee, M.D., FASCO, City of Hope clinical professor, Supportive and Integrative Medicine Program; Cherng Family Director's Chair for the Center for Integrative Oncology
"What Is Variant Histology Renal Cell Cancer and What Are the Available Treatment Options?"
Monday, June 3, from 3:15 to 3:30 p.m. CT
Session title: Managing Variant Histologies in Urothelial and Renal Cell Cancers
Presenter: Sumanta Kumar Pal, M.D., FASCO, City of Hope professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope's affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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