of the last twelve months. ASCO contin-
ues to be the premier oncology profes-
sional society. We have successfully met
the needs of our members--domestic,
international, community, academic, and
those in the various oncologic subspecial-
ties--for cancer-related education and
for venues to disseminate their research
findings. In these pages, you will read
of new and expanding offerings in the
traditional print and live meeting format,
as well our Society's expanding electronic
platforms, for dissemination of the latest
findings in clinical, translational, preven-
tion and outcomes research. In addition,
we continue to develop a broad variety
of professional educational products and
services, and continue to develop new
member services. We're sure that you'll
be pleased.
Schilsky, captured the thrust of the trans-
lational discoveries made daily by our
members and introduced to the broader
community in our journals and meetings.
In this report you will read of the Society's
broad ranging policy and advocacy activi-
ties, its expanding and innovative educa-
tional and scientific meeting portfolio, its
innovations in print and other integrative
media, and of the growing fundraising
and granting activities of The ASCO Can-
cer Foundation
2010 Annual Meeting and the activities
new initiatives that have been developed
in support of the Society's mission and
information about new programs and
services.
high-quality cancer care, cancer research
advocacy, workforce development, and
education, and these topics provide the
central themes around which information
in the Annual Report is organized.
cians who treat people with cancer.
ASCO's members set the standard for
patient care worldwide and lead the way
in carrying out clinical research aimed at
improving the prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of cancer. Our efforts are also
directed toward advocating policies that
provide access to high-quality care for all
patients with cancer and supporting the
increased funding for clinical and transla-
tional research.
ASCO members in providing better care
to our patients. I would like to express
my deepest gratitude to the committee
members and volunteers who are integral
to the success of these programs. ASCO
continues to strive to be a leading force
in oncology care, education, research and
service around the world.
CEO
W. Blayney. In 2010 we will continue to
highlight the latest clinical innovations,
but also highlight our members' activi-
ties in defining, delivering, measuring
the quality of care provided to each and
every one of our patients and cancer
survivors, and improving that care when
needed.
professional societies operate, ASCO's
governance activities were also given
some attention this year. The Board of
Directors devoted time at each of our
quarterly meetings to managing the
Society's strategies--reviewing existing
strategy efforts and developing new
efforts to assure the viability of our
profession and its service to our patients.
This report also shows that the Society
successfully weathered the difficult 2009
economic situation which challenged all
professional societies.
innovation. Please enjoy this report on our
progress.
ASCO President 2008-2009
ASCO President 2009-2010
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