Julie Gralow
jrgralow.bsky.social
Julie Gralow
@jrgralow.bsky.social
Medical oncologist, CMO ASCO, posts are my own
For #WorldCancerDay, I was honored to write an article reflecting on the critical importance of trust, engagement, and empowerment in the patient journey. #UnitedByUnique

USA Today: www.usatoday.com/story/sponso...
@mediaplanetusa.bsky.social: www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/world-cancer...
Story from ASCO USA: Empowering Your Voice in Cancer Care
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February 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM
World Cancer Day brings together individuals, communities & institutions to call for more inclusive & responsive cancer care. "United by Unique" promotes the value of people’s lived experiences in shaping health systems that truly meet their needs. @ascocancer.bsky.social @uiccofficial.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Reposted by Julie Gralow
The path to optimal cancer care is a shared one. As we recognize #WorldCancerDay, ASCO CMO Dr. @jrgralow.bsky.social reflects on the importance of trust, engagement, and empowerment in the patient journey.

Read in @@usatoday.com: https://bit.ly/3ZVeV2J
#UnitedByUnique
February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Reposted by Julie Gralow
If you haven’t yet watched the #GI26 Keynote by Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell, “Meeting Patients With Cancer Where They Are—The Role of Dyad Partnerships in Oncology,” it’s now available to all: brnw.ch/21wZ9GS
January 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM
HHS Endorses Self-Collected Vaginal Samples For Cervical Cancer Screening
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Dread Pap smears? Federal guidelines now allow for a self-swab HPV test
Private insurers will be required to cover self-swab tests that screen for cervical cancer starting in 2027.
www.nbcnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Kicking off session 3 of our @ascocancer.bsky.social Quality Training Program (QTP) Learning Collaborative to improve cancer clinical trial enrollment with 14 clinical teams from across the country at Kaiser SF.
December 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Reposted by Julie Gralow
Our CMO @jrgralow.bsky.social discussed the importance of insurance coverage of fertility preservation for cancer patients with @cancerletter.com.

Access the article brnw.ch/21wYbvF and see ASCO's updated guidelines: brnw.ch/21wYbvG
#ASCOadvocacy
December 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#AORTIC2025 kicks off in Hammamet, Tunisia. Looking forward to a great meeting. @ascocancer.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM
From the Trainees and Early Career Lounge at #ASCO25 -Research 101: Identifying a Research Question and Selecting an Appropriate Study Design | @ascocancer.bsky.social connection.asco.org/do/research-...
ASCO Connection
ASCO Connection is the official member publication for members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Association for Clinical Oncology.
connection.asco.org
October 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Reposted by Julie Gralow
Our CMO @jrgralow discusses #ASCOQLTY25 research being presented now highlighting the importance of federal funding in cancer #ClinicalTrials — particularly early phase, dose de-escalation, rare cancer, multimodality, and child-focused Tx trials. meetings.asco.org/abstracts-pr...

#pedcsm
October 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Reposted by Julie Gralow
The full abstracts for #ASCOQLTY25 are now available! Browse the more than 600 abstracts focused on quality, safety, and efficiency in #CancerCare delivery. Late-breaking abstracts will be released at 7 am (CT) on their presentation day.

View the full abstracts here: asco.org/qcs-abstracts
October 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Reposted by Julie Gralow
Prior auth (PA) isn't just a hassle for providers. In a study of pts w/ cancer with treatment requiring PA, half reported direct involvement by themselves or a family member in obtaining their most recent PA. Data to be presented at the 2025 ASCO Quality Care Symposium www.asco.org/about-asco/p...
Prior Authorization Often Places Burden on Patients With Cancer, Delays Care - ASCO
According to a new study, three out of four people with cancer surveyed had to go through at least one recent prior authorization between 2022 and 2024. In half of those cases, patients and families w...
www.asco.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Waiting for outcome of this study before expanding to younger ages.
October 6, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Reposted by Julie Gralow
What does the gov't shutdown mean for ASCO members and their patients? Read our #ASCOAdvocacy update covering telehealth, Medicare payments, clinical trials & more: brnw.ch/21wWgRL
Federal Government Shuts Down After Congress Fails to Pass FY26 Funding Bill - ASCO
The U.S. government shut down on October 1, 2025, after Congress was unable to reach a deal to fund federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).
brnw.ch
October 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities and CMS Operations During Government Shutdown
@ascocancer.bsky.social
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October 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The @ascocancer.bsky.social CDK study is evaluating a dose optimization strategy in pts >= age 65 with metastatic breast cancer.

Finding the right dose for each patient to improve outcomes such as side effects, adherence, and QOL!

www.asco.org/research-dat...
September 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Joined global experts at ASCO-Bloomberg Int’l Cancer Coalition event. Explored ways to advance global access to quality cancer care with commitment to patients everywhere. Thnx ASCO Pres-Elect Beth Mittendorf for welcome remarks & organizer Catharine Young. @ascocancer.bsky.social @bloomberg.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Great energy & dialogue in NYC this week during UN General Assembly & today’s High-level meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases & Mental Health. Working in collaboration we can (and must) accelerate efforts to improve outcomes in cancer & all NCDs globally. #UNGA2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Fun and energizing talk last week at the International Student House of DC. My talk: Beyond Borders: A Career in Global Oncology. The Power of Partnerships, Advocacy, and Collaboration. @ascocancer.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Terrific (&entertaining) piece by @jco-asco.bsky.social OP editor @ethicsdoctorp.bsky.social on what he thinks AI could do to transform oncology practice by 2035.

OK Computer! Reflections on How Artificial Intelligence Saved Cancer Care | JCO Oncology Practice ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....
OK Computer! Reflections on How Artificial Intelligence Saved Cancer Care | JCO Oncology Practice
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September 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM