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ASCO's obesity initiative aims to raise awareness and provide resources for weight management in cancer survivors.
Oncology providers should utilize the tools and resources developed by ASCO for patient education.
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The goals of this initiative included raising awareness of the relationship between obesity and cancer, providing tools and resources to oncology providers and patients.
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The initiative is a formal program by ASCO, indicating strong organizational support.
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American Society of Clinical Oncology Obesity Initiative: Rationale, Progress, and Future Directions
Jennifer A. Ligibel et al. · Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2016
DOI 10.1200/jco.2016.67.4051
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