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Karen Knudsen: Honored to be recognized as one of the 100 Influential Women in Oncology by OncoDaily

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Dec 5, 2024, 17:25

Karen Knudsen: Honored to be recognized as one of the 100 Influential Women in Oncology by OncoDaily

Karen Knudsen, Executive Strategic Advisor and Immediate Past CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS), shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Well that makes for a wonderful Wednesday!

I am truly honored to be recognized as one of the 100 Influential Women in Oncology. The mention is a testament to the collective efforts of so many incredible colleagues, mentors, and advocates who share a passion for advancing cancer care and improving outcomes for patients around the world.

As we all know, oncology is a field driven by collaboration, innovation, and unwavering commitment, and I feel privileged to be part of this community. I hope we can take this moment to celebrate the collective progress we’ve made together and redouble our efforts on the work that still lies ahead.

To all the women recognized: your leadership, resilience, and vision inspire me daily. Let’s continue to push boundaries, expand access, and make meaningful strides in the fight against cancer!

Together, we are making a difference.”

Karen E. Knudsen is the Executive Strategic Advisor and Immediate Past CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Prior to joining ACS, Dr. Knudsen served as executive vice president of Oncology Services and enterprise director for Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health. She also served as president for the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) and on the board of directors of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). She serves on the board of advisors for the National Cancer Institute and on 12 external advisory boards for NCI-designated cancer centers. She is an active member of several committees with the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), in addition to serving on other academic and for-profit advisory boards.