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Clifford A. Hudis, MD, on ASCO 2023 Perspectives: The Power of Connecting and Collaborating

2023 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Clifford A. Hudis, MD, ASCO Chief Executive Officer, talks about extending the reach and impact of ASCO by partnering with patients who play a key role in advancing science through clinical trial participation. With near-record numbers of registered attendees, the 2023 Annual Meeting fostered new connections and plans for collaborations.



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