The 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting encompassed more than the sharing of ground-breaking scientific advances, networking opportunities, social gatherings, and tours of the architecturally refined city of Chicago. For me, ASCO25 was a transformative event—an affirmation of purpose, place, and belonging.…
While opinions vary on how to properly address burnout, most agree that actively seeking and adopting personalized recovery measures is essential to fostering well-being. In the following interview, Atlal Abusanad, MD, MSc, FRCPC, CIP, emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, open…
Eight years ago, I launched an online group called Najia, which translates to “A lady survivor” in Arabic. The aim was to support patients and survivors facing breast cancer, transcending boundaries and uniting individuals on their challenging paths. In a…
In the months leading up to my maternity leave, I informed my patients that I would be away for a particular length of time and that a colleague will be available to cover my duties. The delight of preparing for…
A few years ago, I moved from the country where I got my training and initial job as a junior medical oncologist to my home country. At approximately the same time, after losing the 45th presidential election, Hillary Clinton gave…
Being an oncologist trained abroad allows me to appreciate mentoring as a cornerstone for training and career development. Upon returning to my home country, Saudi Arabia, and beginning to practice as a junior staff physician, I had many ambitions and aspirations…
January 2020—As the winter winds whistle and the streets get wet with raindrops, I felt the cold reaching to my soul. I was stressed for no apparent reason, my mood suffered swings and my desire to excel was diminishing. I…
