Joanna Metzner-Sadurski, President of Oncology101.org, Adjunct Professor at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, shared on LinkedIn:
“What will community oncology look like in 2030?
It was a privilege to moderate this important conversation with Dr. Jasmine Kamboj, Alti Rahman, Piotr Rutkowski and Mark Walshauser during the Community Oncology Global Congress 2026.
Our discussion highlighted the work required to build a stronger and more equitable future for cancer care: empowering physician leaders, preserving physician governance, overcoming insurance barriers and unnecessary gatekeeping, strengthening community engagement, and developing meaningful accreditation standards.
We also discussed expanding clinical-trial access beyond major academic centers, building stronger partnerships with the pharmaceutical industry, using telemedicine to reach underserved communities, addressing workforce shortages, and recognizing mental health as an essential part of comprehensive cancer care.
The future of oncology will depend not only on scientific discovery, but on whether we can translate innovation into care that is accessible, affordable, and available close to home.
I am grateful that so many thoughtful and dedicated people are working behind the scenes to reduce the global burden of cancer. These conversations must continue beyond the Congress-as we share ideas, collaborate across borders, and work together to build a better future for every person affected by cancer.
What a wonderful presentation by Dr. Hannatu Ayuba and Dr. Ray-two passionate physicians from different parts of the world, one from India and one from Nigeria, united by a common goal: improving cancer care in their communities.
I also loved Dr. Hannatu Ayuba discussion about patient navigation, teleOncologyHub, and addressing the stigma of cancer. Health literacy is a problem around the world.
There is still so much work to do, but conversations like this remind us of what is possible when committed people share their experiences and learn from one another. A truly inspiring conversation.
Nancy Hart Wicker did an exceptional job moderating this important discussion on access to palliative care.
As was said yesterday, palliative care may be at the periphery of our training, but it is at the heart of our specialty. We need ongoing conversations about loss, sadness, and grief. These discussions are never easy, but they are an essential part of caring for the whole person- not only treating the disease.
Dr. Wicker, I am deeply grateful for your compassionate leadership and for your commitment to making these difficult conversations possible. I am especially thankful that you have become such a strong champion of the end-of-life doula program in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Thank you for reminding us that presence, dignity, listening, and compassion are fundamental parts of excellent cancer care.
When I listen to Dr. Yuan and Dr. Kamboj describe how they lead within their communities-how they create space for others and build collaborative teams-I am reminded of Dr. Elizabeth Mittendorf’s powerful message:
Intentional Teams, Exceptional Care.
We need more leaders like them!
And that’s a wrap on the Community Oncology Global Congress 2026!
My deepest thanks to our Congress President, Dr. Jasmine Kamboj, for her vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to community oncology.
Thank you to my fellow members of the Congress leadership team-Dr. Foluke Sarimiye, Dr. Felipe Roitberg, and Dr. Amol Akhade-for sharing your expertise, giving so generously of your time, and always stepping in wherever you were needed.
A special thank-you to the extraordinary OncoDaily team- Inessa Mkhitaryan, Kristian Simonyan, and Garen Balkhian-for the tremendous work behind the scenes that made this global congress possible.
Thank you to every speaker, moderator, panelist, patient advocate, partner, and participant who contributed their time, knowledge, and ideas-and to everyone around the world who joined us and listened.
I hope this conversation does not end with the close of the Congress. Let us continue sharing our experiences, learning from one another, and collaborating across disciplines, institutions, communities, and borders.
Together, we can build a stronger and more equitable future for community oncology-and better cancer care for every patient, wherever they live.
OncoDaily has become a trusted global platform where physicians can exchange knowledge, share ideas, and learn from one another across borders. And they just started….
This year, approximately 46,000 people attended the ASCO Annual Meeting, while OncoDaily reached 51,000 viewers worldwide.
The global oncology community is ready to connect.
Congratulations to Congress President Dr. Jasmine Kamboj, Co-Chairs Dr. Foluke Sarimiye, Felipe Roitberg, Dr. Amol Akhade and Debra Patt, and the entire OncoDaily team for bringing the global oncology community together.”
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