American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) shared on LinkedIn:
“In the race for biomedical innovation, have the metrics we use to evaluate progress in cancer care drifted from what patients value most?
In this episode of the ASCO Education:
By the Book Podcast, Dr. Gerald Hsu and Dr. Christopher Booth discuss re-centering oncology care on shared decision-making, patient priorities, and global access.
Highlights include:
- Moving beyond surrogate endpoints like PFS to prioritize overall survival and quality of life.
- Addressing total treatment burden, including time toxicity and financial strain.
- Balancing the ‘Cancer Moonshot’ with an ‘Oncology Groundshot’ for current patients.
Listen here.”
You can also read: Global Research, Local Solutions, Better Cancer Care – Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation
