Rafeh Naqash, Assistant Professor at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and 2025 Yvonne ‘Mentorship’ Award Winner, shared Amanda Nizam’s post on X, adding
“Thankful to be part of this group of folks ASCO, who not only advance science but also advocate for scientific funding, growth and patient access!
Honored to be one of the many 2026 ASCO advocacy champions for work that we must continue to carry forward tirelessly!”
Amanda Nizam, GU Medical Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic, shared a post on X:
“Thank you, ASCO, for naming me an Advocacy Champion at the ASCO Advocacy Summit. This year, I am proud to advocate for:
- Making Medicare telehealth flexibilities permanent
- Reducing prior authorization burdens
- Supporting robust funding for the NIH and NCI”

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