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ASCO plans to collaborate with other groups to address obesity-related health issues.
Collaboration with other health organizations can enhance the effectiveness of obesity interventions.
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As ASCO moves forward with its obesity initiative, the next steps will focus on forging collaboration with groups working on obesity-related initiatives.
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The collaboration is part of a strategic initiative by ASCO.
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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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