NNECOS & ASCO

Dr. Christian Thomas Earns 2021 FASCO Recognition

Congratulations to NNECOS Board Member, Dr. Christian Thomas, on being recognized as a 2021 Fellow of ASCO. The Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO) distinction recognizes members for their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO. Recipients have carried out efforts that benefit ASCO, the specialty of oncology, and, most importantly, the patients whom they serve.

Dr. Thomas is a past president of NNECOS, and the current State Affiliate Council representative for NNECOS. He is the Director of Clinical Research at New England Cancer Specialists. Dr. Thomas joins these NNECOS Board Members who have also received the FASCO designation:

• Denis Hammond, MD
• Tracey Weisberg, MD
• Marie Wood, MD
• J. Chris Nunnink, MD

NNECOS is one of 46 state/regional affiliates of ASCO. The ASCO State/Regional Affiliate Program addresses the practical needs of practicing oncologists by offering a range of services to local oncology societies. As an ASCO affiliate, NNECOS has voting representation on the ASCO State Affiliate Council, an advisory group to the Board of Directors, which serves as a bridge between affiliates and ASCO.

State Society Network

To increase engagement with oncology professionals throughout the country, NNECOS Active Associate, Active Physician, Fellow, and Emeritus members may join the State Society Network. The Network is an online community designed for state society members and features benefits such as a resource library, discussion forums, a member directory, and more!

We invite NNECOS members to utilize this community as a simple means of communication between state society members, and a way to engage with State Affiliate Council leadership.

Join the State Society Network and begin networking with your peers.

After navigating to the community, please login using your ASCO username and password and select Join Community located in the top right corner of your browser. If you do not have an ASCO account, please visit login.asco.org/register to create a profile.

State Advocacy

The 2021 State Cancer Fact Sheet contains key cancer & health care data and highlights the impact of NIH funding. Learn more about state advocacy.

Tracey Weisberg, MD, past chair of ASCO's State Affiliate Council, discusses the importance of state advocacy and how you can get involved in the ASCO State Advocacy Video.