''JCO Oncology Practice'' (known from 2005 to 2019 as the ''Journal of Oncology Practice'') is a monthly

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covering the mechanics of

oncology Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an ''oncologist''. The name's Etymology, etymological origin is the Greek word ὄγ ...

care. It was established in 2005 and is published by the

American Society of Clinical Oncology The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is a professional organization representing physicians of all oncology sub-specialties who care for people with cancer. Founded in 1964 by Fred Ansfield, Harry Bisel, Herman Freckman, Arnoldus G ...

. The

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is John V. Cox (

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). The editor-in-chief designate is Jeffrey Peppercorn (

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History

The first issue was managed by then-editor in chief Douglas Blayney (

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), and was published in May 2005 featuring "... material on oncologic best practice methods originated by our colleagues, who may care for patients in office, hospital out-patient, academic, or home-care settings. These pieces may be first-authored, multi-authored, or may result from interviews by our staff." Blayney was succeeded by John V. Cox (University of Texas Southwestern) in 2008.

Indexing

''JCO Oncology Practice'' is indexed in: *

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* EMBASE *

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* Oncology journals English-language journals Monthly journals Academic journals established in 2005 Academic journals published by learned and professional societies Lippincott Williams & Wilkins academic journals {{oncology-journal-stub

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