Stories of Progress

Hear about the significance of recent cancer advances from leading oncologists who care for patients and conduct clinical cancer research and from patients and advocates whose lives have been changed by clinical research.

Patient and Advocate Stories

Patients and cancer advocates are at the frontlines of progress against cancer. These videos highlight their experiences with clinical research and their contributions to progress achieved to date.

  • Joanne Maricle, Cancer Survivor

    Lynn Schuchter, MD

    Abramson Cancer Center

    A Champion for Clinical Trials

  • Joe Matera, Cancer Survivor

    Lynn Schuchter, MD

    Abramson Cancer Center

    Going Big for Cancer Progress

  • Lori Cuffari, Cancer Survivor

    Marcia Brose, MD, PhD

    Abramson Cancer Center

    Research Progress & Paying it Forward

  • Ruth Rechis-Oelker, PhD

    20-Year Cancer Survivor and Director, Research and Evaluation, LIVESTRONG

    Alive Thanks to Clinical Trials

  • Peggy Devine

    Founder & President, Cancer Information & Support Network, Inc.

    Join the Search for New Cures

The Editors' Perspectives

CancerProgress.Net was developed under the guidance of an editorial board of 20 leading oncologists. In these interviews, the editors offer their own perspectives on the major advances achieved, and the challenges ahead.

  • Richard L. Schilsky, MD

    ASCO Chief Medical Officer

    Former Executive Editor

  • Robert Sticca, MD

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

    Executive Editor

  • Lisa Diller, MD

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Pediatric Cancer Specialty Editor

  • Jeffrey Gershenwald, MD

    M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

    Melanoma Cancer Specialty Editor

  • Jennifer Obel, MD

    NorthShore University HealthSystems

    Colorectal Cancer Specialty Editor

  • Derek Raghavan, MD

    Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System

    Prostate Cancer Specialty Editor

  • Carolyn Runowicz, MD

    Florida International University

    Cervical and Ovarian Cancers Specialty Editor

  • Lidia Schapira, MD

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    Quality of Life Specialty Editor

  • Sonali Smith, MD

    University of Chicago

    Lymphoma Specialty Editor

  • Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD

    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    Liver Cancer Specialty Editor

    • On the History of Cancer Care

    In these interviews from ASCO's archives, past ASCO presidents and other oncology leaders discuss the early days of cancer treatment and the notable changes that have occurred since then – both in the care of people with cancer and in our understanding of the disease.

    • Jesse Steinfeld, MD

      ASCO President, 1970-1971

      The War on Cancer

    • Joseph H. Burchenal, MD (1912-2006)

      Former President, American Association for Cancer Research

      The Early Days of Chemotherapy

    • Nancy Davidson, MD

      ASCO President, 2007-2008

      Survivors and Advocates

    • George P. Canellos, MD

      ASCO President, 1993-1994

      Early Attitudes about Chemotherapy

    • Emil Frei III, MD

      ASCO President, 1968-1969

      Combination Chemotherapy

    • Karen H. Antman, MD

      ASCO President, 1994-1995

      Childhood Cancer Survivors

    • Michael J. Brennan, MD (1921-2010)

      ASCO President, 1965-1966

      Systemic Treatment

    • Samuel Hellman, MD

      ASCO President, 1986-1987

      Improvements in Imaging

    • Vincent DeVita, MD

      Former Director, National Cancer Institute
      ASCO President, 1977-1978

      Legacy of the National Cancer Act

    • Clara D. Bloomfield, MD

      Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

      Believing Cancer Can Be Cured

    • Robert C. Young, MD

      ASCO President, 1989-1990

      Identifying Patients at Risk

    • Robert J. Mayer, MD

      ASCO President, 1997-1998

      Moving Beyond the Stigma

    • Martin D. Abeloff, MD (1942-2007)

      ASCO President, 1991-1992

      Cancer and the Aging Population