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American Society of Clinical Oncology  

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  • Founded in 1964, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat individuals with cancer. The society's membership sets high standards for patient care worldwide and plays a leading role in advancing clinical research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)]

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