Prestigious National Speaking Role for Baton Rouge Oncologist
(Baton Rouge) -- Medical Director for the Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins, Mitchell Berger, MD recently presented during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. Dr. Berger spoke on disparities in cancer care and the potential impact the National Cancer Institute's Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP) could have on the future of cancer care. Goals for the NCCCP include further delivering state-of-the-art cancer care on a community level and reducing disparities in cancer care. The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins has been a NCI Community Cancer Centers Program - Awarded Site since 2007.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. With more than 28,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peer-reviewed journals. Click here to read the full story.
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