ASCO Presentation to the 2005 Annual Meeting Richmond, Virginia November 9, 2005 F. Hill Slowinski,

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ASCO Presentation to the 2005 Annual
MeetingRichmond, VirginiaNovember 9, 2005F.
Hill Slowinski, JDSenior DirectorASCO
Publications
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ASCOs Partnership with Cadmus

• Who ASCO is
• What ASCO's mission and purpose is
• How the publications program fits in and it's
  mission
  
• Why ASCO chose to self publish
• What ASCOs biggest challenges are today
• Why ASCO works with Cadmus
• What ASCO expects from Cadmus

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Who ASCO is

• Worlds leading professional society of
  multidisciplinary medical professionals who treat
  patients with cancer.
  
• More than 26,000 domestic and international
  members.
  
• Active
• Associate
• Active allied
• Affiliate
• International Corresponding

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What ASCO's mission and purpose is

• ASCO is committed to
• Improving cancer care and prevention
• Advancing education of physicians and
  professionals
  
• Fostering communications among the medical
  subspecialties
  
• Advocating public policy that supports research
  and access to care
  
• Assisting oncologists in practice management

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How the publications program fits in and it's
mission/purpose

• Departments
• ASCO Foundation
• Cancer Research
• Cancer Policy and Clinical Affairs
• Communications and Patient Education
• Education, Science and Career Development
• International Affairs
• Member and Meeting Services
• ASCO Publications

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ASCOs Resources for Oncologists

• Journal of Clinical Oncology
• Journal of Oncology Practice
• Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Technology Assessments
• Policy Watch
• Medical and Quality Care Update
• ASCO News Forum
• ASCO e-News

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ASCOs Resources for Consumers

• People Living with Cancer website (plwc.org)
• The Cancer Handbook
• Cancer Advances
• Patient Guides

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ASCOs Annual Meeting Resources

• Annual Meeting Proceedings
• Educational Book
• Annual Meeting Summaries
• Audio Journal of Oncology
• Membership Directory

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ASCOs Educational Resources

• ASCO Curriculum Series
• Practical Tips for the Practicing Oncologist
• Patient Guides
• Oncology MKSAP

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ASCOs Partnership with Cadmus

• Annual Meeting Educational Book - 50,000
• Annual Meeting Proceedings - 50,000
• Annual Meeting Summaries - 30,000
• GI Symposium Program/Proceedings (includes
  Educational Summaries) - 5,000
  
• Prostate Cancer Symposium Program/Proceedings
  (includes Educational Summaries) - 5,000
  
• Annual Meeting program - 40,000
• AM pocket program - 32,000

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ASCOs Partnership with Cadmus

• Journal of Clinical Oncology
• 3 issues per month/ 36 per year
• Journal of Oncology Practice
• 6 Issues per year

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Why ASCO chose to self publish

• Primarily to assume greater control over the
  Journal
  
• Ready to bring Journal Management expertise
  in-house
  
• Had evolved to the next stage of operational
  growth

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What ASCOs biggest challenges are today

• Managing page usage in the face of increased
  content submissions
  
• Managing fluctuations in paper costs
• Resolving International shipping challenges
• Reducing reliance on volatile revenue streams
  (advertising)
  

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The Worlds Leading Medical Journal in Cancer Re
search Daniel G. Haller, MD Editor-in-Chief

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Why ASCO works with Cadmus

• Experience and Expertise
• Capacity and Capability
• Integrity and Reputation

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What ASCO expects from Cadmus

• Excellence in Service and Support
• Rendering of a Quality Product
• A Continuing Relationship in Partnership with
  ASCO