2020    In the July edition of Society News, we welcome incoming MASCC President, Andrew Davies; MASCC announces new incoming executive and Study Group leadership; we share information on two papers recently published by several MASCC members; we share the story of one MASCC member who made a career transition during the time of Covid-19; we share information on an upcoming survey on patient-related outcomes; we share resources for Covid-19 related information; and we share a link to a recently offered FREE webinar, “Supportive Care in Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

2020    In the June edition of Society News, MASCC President Raj Lalla reflects on his term as president; MASCC announces a record year in membership growth; this month, we share a recently published paper by members of the Survivorship Study Group on article cancer survivorship care during COVID-19; CancerCare provides free educational programs to help patients and their loved ones understand their diagnosis, treatment options, quality-of-life concerns, and other important topics; Stanford University offers a free online course: “Health After Cancer”; we discuss the unique challenges of providing oral supportive care during COVID-19; we also share information sources related to COVID-19.

2020    In the May edition of Society News, MASCC President Raj Lalla reflects on pandemics throughout history and role of healthcare providers during these difficult times. MASCC announces the results for the 2020 – 2022 Board of Directors election. In order to aid our members during this difficult and uncertain time, MASCC shares links to COVID-19 related information. With the rapidly changing and evolving practice in managing COVID-19, MASCC launches a series of articles sharing members’ professional experiences during the current crisis. This month features Sameena Bilgi, MA, Head of Patient Guidance Program, from the Gunvati Jagan Nath Kapoor Foundation in Mumbai, India. Bogda Koczwara, soon-to-be chair of the Psychosocial Issues Study Group, focuses on the role of all MASCC study groups during the time of COVID-19. MASCC announces a search for the voluntary role of Annual Meeting Chair (AMC). MASCC shares follow-up information on the postponement of the 2020 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting. MASCC shares membership discount information for the “Year of the Nurse” program. Stanford University shares a postdoc fellowship opportunity.

2020    In the April issue of the Society News, MASCC President Raj Lalla discusses fear and heroism in the wake of the global pandemic. We also want to express gratitude to our members for your continued support and hope for health and safety for you and your families during this very difficult time across the globe. MASCC has postponed our 2020 conference to 2021.  For new dates and details see below. MASCC is pleased to announce that the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris, France has been recognized as a MASCC Center of Excellence in Supportive Care in Cancer. We extend a warm welcome to all the new members who joined us in February.

2020    In the March issue of the Society News we continue sharing exciting details and news about the upcoming MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting in Seville, Spain in June. I especially want to note that researchers can still submit for oral presentations at the conference – the Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Period deadline is March 26.  MASCC President Rajesh Lalla, DDS, PhD, discusses the growth in MASCC membership and our exciting new membership incentive programs. Also, remember the DSA nominations deadline is April 1. We extend a warm welcome to new members who joined us in January. We’ve also included several conference reminders and deadlines.

2020    In the February MASCC Society News 2020 issue we are pleased to introduce Angela Perez, MASCC’s new Communications Director, who will serve as Website Editor and Editor of the MASCC Society News, among other duties. Again, I’d like to thank everyone at MASCC for the opportunity to be part of an organization I greatly admire and respect. I am continually impressed by the growing global presence of MASCC and by the commitment of its staff, leaders, and members. It’s been a privilege and a pleasure in more ways than I can say! In the future, feel free to contact me at [email protected].

2020    In the January MASCC Society News 2020 issue, MASCC is pleased to announce the first four MASCC-Designated Centers of Excellence in Supportive Care in Cancer. We also announce four Pre-Conference Workshops scheduled for our 2020 Annual Meeting in Seville. MASCC President Dr. Rajesh Lalla discusses the status of some MASCC initiatives launched in 2019. We bring you a report of the inaugural Best of MASCC Singapore meeting (November 30), the first announcement of the Sapporo Conference for Palliative and Supportive Care in Cancer (August 21-22, 2020), and news of a funding opportunity for oncology nurses. As usual, we include several conference reminders and deadlines. We extend a warm welcome to new members who joined us in November. And we encourage every member to be a voice for MASCC!

2019    In the December MASCC Society News 2019 issue, MASCC President Dr. Rajesh Lalla announces MASCC’s newest affiliate, the Japanese Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (JASCC). We congratulate Karen Mustian, PhD, MS, MPH, ACSM, FSBM, on having received the 2019 Debra Sivesind Career Award for her contributions to supportive cancer care. We have reports on recent supportive care meetings: the 2019 JASCC meeting in Aomori, Japan; the 2019 Best of MASCC India meeting in Mumbai; and the Third International Symposium held by the Russian Society of Supportive Care in Oncology, held in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation. We bring you news of a cross-Canada initiative devoted to the management of cancer pain. In this issue, we also continue our exploration of MASCC and Social Media with “Part II: MASCC’s Social Media Strategy.” Also, please note below the approaching deadline for nominations to MASCC’s Board of Directors!

2019    In the November MASCC Society News 2019 issue, we congratulate MASCC's Immediate Past-President Ian Olver, AM, MD, PhD, this year's recipient of the Tom Reeve Award from the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia for his outstanding contributions to cancer care. MASCC President Dr. Rajesh Lalla discusses MASCC's efforts at spreading the message of supportive care in cancer. We have news about the upcoming Best of MASCC Singapore meeting being held this month, the 9th Annual Cancer Toxicity Management Meeting to be held in Paris in early December, and a report of joint sessions featuring MASCC at the recent ESMO Congress. We bring you a Profile of the Pediatrics Study Group. And we remind members to consider participating in a Survivorship Study Group survey of experiences and perceptions regarding patient-reported outcomes.

2019    In the October 2019 issue, MASCC President Dr. Rajesh Lalla announces MASCC's most recent affiliation agreement with the Associação de Investigação e Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia (AICSO) of Portugal. We bring you exciting news about the new MASCC Recommendations for the Management of Constipation in Patients with Advanced Cancer and a detailed description of the upcoming 2019 Cancer Treatment-Related Adverse Events Symposium at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Also, in this issue, we begin an exploration of MASCC and Social Media with "Part I: Why Social Media Matters."  As usual, we include several conference reminders and deadlines. We extend a warm welcome to new members who joined us in August. And we encourage every member to be a voice for MASCC!

2019    In the September 2019 issue, we bring you exciting news about two clinical practice guidelines: a new MASCC/ISOO/ASCO Clinical Practice Guideline on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw, and the latest update of the MASCC/ISOO Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Mucositis Secondary to Cancer Therapy. We announce the 2019 Best of MASCC India meeting, joint sessions featuring MASCC at both EONS and ESMO, and educational programs in supportive and palliative care at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. MASCC President Dr. Rajesh Lalla discusses the importance of clinical practice guidelines to the MASCC mission. As usual, we include several conference reminders and deadlines. We extend a warm welcome to new members who joined us in July. And we encourage every member to be a voice for MASCC!

2019    In the August 2019 issue, we introduce MASCC’s newest affiliate, the Russian Society of Supportive Care in Oncology. MASCC President Dr. Rajesh Lalla discusses efforts to grow MASCC membership. We also focus on neurological complications of cancer and its treatment with a profile of the Neurological Complications Study Group, led by Drs. Maryam Lustberg and Alex Chan, as well as a research highlight on risk factors for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. A second research highlight summarizes the work of Dr. Maryam Lustberg and her colleagues on early detection of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in breast cancer survivors. As usual, we include several conference reminders and deadlines. We extend a warm welcome to new members who joined us in June. And we encourage every member to be a voice for MASCC! 

2019    In the July 2019 issue, we are pleased to bring you highlights of the 2019 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, USA, featuring all the award winners. MASCC President Dr. Rajesh Lalla reflects on the Annual Meeting and announces MASCC's newest affiliate. As usual, we include several conference reminders and deadlines. We extend a warm welcome to new members who joined us in May. And we encourage every member to be a voice for MASCC! 

2019    In the June 2019 issue, President Raj Lalla announces a new MASCC Affiliate, the Indian Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, and we provide some background information about this new partner to MASCC. We include information about a free replay of the recent Cachexia Clinic Webinar and photos of several key MASCC personalities, who contributed to the 2nd edition of the MASCC Textbook of Cancer Supportive Care and Survivorship, showing off their copies. This is our last issue before the 2019 MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting in San Francisco. We’ve included highlights of the Plenary Sessions and reminders of many other special sessions that have been featured in the last four issues of the Society News. We extend a warm welcome to all the new members who joined us in April. And we encourage every member to be a voice for MASCC! See you in San Francisco

2019    In the May 2019 issue, we feature two new MASCC Affiliates and a new MASCC Subgroup on Immuno-Oncology. MASCC President Raj Lalla provides some context for these exciting new developments within MASCC. We also have news about networking opportunities at the Annual Meeting and tips on getting started in social media to promote the work and visibility of MASCC around the world. If you’re new to social media, this year’s Annual Meeting will be a good place to learn more! As usual, we include several meeting reminders. We extend a warm welcome to all the new members who joined us in March. 

2019    In the January 2019 issue, we bring you news of a new MASCC initiative to promote affiliated supportive care associations in the Asia-Pacific region, a summary of a recent Post-MASCC meeting in Belgium, and news of the Lancet Oncology Commission’s work toward the integration of oncology and palliative care. In Study Group news, we bring you a profile of the recently renamed Oncodermatology Study Group (formerly Skin Toxicities), a name change that reflects a broadening of the Group’s areas of interest and research.MASCC President Raj Lalla, DDS, PhD, discusses the MASCC initiative related to national-level supportive care associations. As usual, we include upcoming conference reminders. We extend a warm welcome to all the new members who joined us in November. And we encourage every member to be a voice for MASCC!