American society of clinical oncology
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (pronunciation: A-mer-i-can So-ci-ety of Clin-i-cal On-col-o-gy) is a professional organization representing physicians of all oncology specialties who are dedicated to patient care, research, and education in the field of oncology.
Etymology
The term 'oncology' originates from the Greek word 'ónkos', meaning bulk, mass, or tumor, and 'logia', meaning study. The term 'clinical' is derived from the Greek word 'klinikos', which means bed. The term 'society' comes from the Latin word 'societas', which means a fellowship or association. The term 'American' is derived from 'America', named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
History
The American Society of Clinical Oncology was founded in 1964 by a group of physicians from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) who recognized the need for a separate organization dedicated to issues unique to clinical oncology.
Mission
ASCO's mission is to conquer cancer through research, education, prevention, and delivery of high-quality patient care. The society is committed to improving the care of people living with cancer and advancing the science and practice of clinical oncology.
Activities
ASCO provides a wide range of services and programs to its members and the larger oncology community, including educational resources, guidelines, and advocacy efforts. It also publishes the Journal of Clinical Oncology, a leading peer-reviewed medical journal in the field of clinical oncology.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- American Association for Cancer Research (AACR): A professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer.
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