American Society of Clinical Oncology

**Semantic type:** Professional Society

**Definition:** The world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology disciplines and subspecialties. ASCO sets the standard for cancer care, supports funding for clinical and translational research, fosters the exchange of information related to cancer, including cancer biology, diagnosis, staging, treatment and psychosocial impact. ASCO provides training in clinical research and patient care and publishes the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

**Synonyms:** - ASCO