What is the ASCO Annual Meeting and Why Does It Matter for People With Cancer in 2026?

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds its Annual Meeting every year in Chicago. This meeting is an opportunity for oncologists and researchers to present results and updates from clinical trials studying new cancer treatments, side effect management, and ways to improve quality of life. Research is also presented about health policy and disparities in cancer treatment.

Why does the ASCO Annual Meeting matter for people with cancer?

The ASCO Annual Meeting is an important conference in oncology. At this meeting, researchers present the latest results from cancer clinical trials. This research can lead to breakthroughs in cancer treatment that could change your care today or in the near future. The results presented at ASCO may lead to new drug approvals, new ways to use already approved treatments, or new treatment techniques.

Following the research news that comes out of the ASCO Annual Meeting can help you stay up-to-date on the latest clinical trial data that could impact your care.

What to expect from HealthTree Foundation during the ASCO Annual Meeting

In addition to providing resources for people with cancer, HealthTree Foundation also conducts research and partners with researchers and institutions. This year, HealthTree Foundation and our research partners will be presenting findings from several of our research programs, including: 

• Novel myeloma therapy utilization in digital health advocacy users: A large US cohort analysis of >1,500 patients.
• Artificial intelligence predicted natural killer cell fitness to guide daratumumab and transplant strategies in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
• HealthTree survey as an identifier of venous thromboembolism risk mitigation targets in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Easy-to-understand patient summaries of the latest research

Throughout the meeting and after, you can also expect summaries of the most important research coming out of the ASCO Annual Meeting. These summaries will put the research into context and explain the science in easy-to-understand language that will help you know what questions to ask your healthcare team.