Joanna Metzner-Sadurski, Medical Doctor at Self Regional Healthcare and Executive Director of Oncology101.org, shared Oncodaily’s post on LinkedIn, adding:
“I am deeply honored and grateful to receive the Community Oncology Award from OncoDaily during the 2026 Annual Meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
What made this recognition especially meaningful was being surrounded by an extraordinary group of colleagues whose work is advancing cancer care, research, education, advocacy, mentorship, innovation, and humanitarian efforts across the globe. Congratulations to all of the award recipients, and thank you to OncoDaily for recognizing the many different ways we can improve the lives of patients with cancer.
As a community oncologist, this award belongs not only to me but to the entire team at Self Regional Healthcare , my colleagues Ruiling Yuan, MD Dr. Alex Yang and Dr. Ahmad Rahal, research staff, navigators, exercise oncology team, community partners South Carolina Oncology Society, and most importantly, our patients and caregivers. Every day, they remind us why this work matters.
Community oncology is where most patients receive their cancer care. Recognizing this work highlights the importance of bringing innovation, clinical trials, education, supportive care, and hope to every patient, everywhere – regardless of where they live.
Receiving the Community Oncology Award from Susan Dent, MD FRCPC was a true honor. Her work as a physician, researcher, mentor, and advocate for patients has touched countless lives, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share this special moment with her at OncoDaily Yvonne Awards.
My friend and mentor Jasmine Kamboj, MD, FASCO was there too to celebrate with me.
A special thank you to OncoDaily for creating such a remarkable event during ASCO 2026 and for celebrating individuals who are advancing cancer care through research, leadership, mentorship, innovation, humanitarian service, and community engagement. These awards remind us that progress against cancer requires many different talents working toward a common goal.”
Quoting OncoDaily’s post:
“The Yvonne Awards 2026 | May 29, Chicago
The Yvonne Awards 2026 Ceremony brought together some of the most influential voices in global oncology during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago to celebrate excellence, innovation, leadership, mentorship, advocacy, and humanitarian service in cancer care.
Hosted by OncoDaily, and with Natera the exclusive partner of Yvonne Awards Ceremony and OncoDaily Reception, the ceremony honored outstanding clinicians, researchers, educators, patient advocates, and healthcare leaders whose work is transforming oncology across the world. From groundbreaking research and AI-driven innovations to community oncology, global health initiatives, pediatric cancer care, mentorship, humanitarian efforts, and lifetime achievements, the evening highlighted the individuals shaping the future of cancer care and improving the lives of patients everywhere.
The Yvonne Awards 2026 winners are:
Breakthrough Research – Hasmukh Jain
Challenging the Status Quo – Ana Velázquez Mañana, MD MSc FASCO (Velazquez Manana)
Challenging the Status Quo – Nickhill Bhakta
AI in Oncology by ZS – Caroline Chung
AI in Oncology by ZS – Abhishek D. Garg
Community Oncology – Joanna Metzner-Sadurski, MD
Community Oncology – Hannatu Ayuba
Global Oncology – S. Nabeel Zafar
Leadership – Herbert Loong, MBBS FRCP FASCO
Mentorship – Samvel Bardakhchyan
Mentorship – Adrienne Waks
Pediatric Oncology – Emmanuella – Faith Amoako
Humanitarian Award – Dr Mohammad Hojouj, MD MSc PhD
Lifetime achievement award – Charles Balch
Lifetime achievement award – Eduardo Cazap MD
Voice of Oncology – Amol Akhade
The ceremony featured inspiring acceptance speeches, personal reflections, and powerful stories from award recipients representing diverse regions and disciplines. Honorees shared their experiences advancing equitable cancer care, pioneering novel therapies, strengthening healthcare systems, mentoring the next generation of oncologists, and delivering hope to patients under the most challenging circumstances.”
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