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A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step Navigating the Path to a Leadership Position

October 09, 2025

In this personal reflection from the latest issue of HOPA News, Mary Walters, PharmD, BCOP, and Peter Stuessy, PharmD, BCOP, compare and contrast their journeys into leadership roles - and what advice they would give others on their own leadership paths.

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The Role of the IDS Pharmacy Technician

August 12, 2025

Members of the HOPA Investigational Drug Services (IDS) special interest group (SIG) have identified specific responsibilities and duties that differentiate the IDS technician role from other advanced and specialized technician roles.

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HOPA and Coalition to Improve Access to Cancer Care Commend Reintroduction of Cancer Drug Parity Act

July 14, 2025

HOPA, along with the CIACC, recently voiced its support for the reintroduced Cancer Drug Parity Act, aiming to make oral and self-administered cancer treatments less expensive and more accessible.

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No Higher Calling: Reflections on a Career in Higher Education

July 10, 2025

In this essay from the most recent issue of HOPA NEWs, Amber B. Clemmons, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, shares reflections and advice from her career in academia.

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ASCO 2025 Recap: HOPA's Impact in Chicago

June 05, 2025

On May 30-June 1, a group of eight HOPA staff and volunteers once again traveled to Chicago, Illinois, for the ASCO Annual Meeting - the largest oncology conference in the world, with about 50,000 attendees.

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Powering Through Uncertainty and Doubt: My Journey as a Non-Traditional PGY2 Oncology Resident

May 14, 2025

In this essay from the most recent issue of HOPA News, Reem M. Ghandour, PharmD, BCPS, shares insights into their non-traditional path and the lessons learned along the way.

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HOPA Annual Conference 2025 Reaches New Heights in Portland, Sets Attendance Record

May 12, 2025

HOPA 2025 drew 1,702 registrants to Portland, Oregon this spring, surpassing its precious record.

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We Remain Committed to the Oncology Pharmacy Community and All Cancer Patients

February 06, 2025

The HOPA Board monitors recent Executive Orders and reaffirms the association's commitment to supporting our community of hematology/oncology pharmacists and all patients with cancer.

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Reflections from a Life-long Oncology Pharmacist: “Unconditional Care”

May 17, 2023

Siu Fun Wong, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP Clinical Professor (Volunteer) Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine UCI Health, Orange, CA

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Tracelyn Freeman Recipient of HOPA’s Top 10 Trainee Research Award

April 01, 2020

Tracelyn Freeman, PharmD, PGY2, was presented with HOPA’s Top 10 Trainee Research Award on April 25th for her research poster Hypomethylating Agents with or without Venetoclax in Adult Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Tracelyn is a Hematology/Oncol