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... > social science subjects > health and social care > health and society > cancer and society > organizations (cancer) > American Society of Clinical Oncology
social science subjects > health and social care > global health > organizations and associations > American Society of Clinical Oncology

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American Society of Clinical Oncology  

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  • Founded in 1964, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat individuals with cancer. The society's membership sets high standards for patient care worldwide and plays a leading role in advancing clinical research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; American Society of Clinical Oncology]

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