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I was delighted to join the Friends of Cancer Research annual meeting this week. Thanks to @CancerResrch President and CEO Dr. Jeff Allen for hosting a great fireside chat with me to discuss modernizing clinical trials for the new era of cancer research.

"If we limit our knowledge to only those who have access today we miss out. We miss out on bringing these discoveries as far and as wide as they can get, but we also miss out on the data as well." @theNCI's @KimrynRathmell at #FriendsAM24 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=hQ7rYi…

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The cancer survivorship experience begins at the time of diagnosis, through the balance of life. Thanks to the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship for hosting a great Fall Cancer Policy Roundtable and welcoming me as a speaker. @CancerAdvocacy

Inspired by Dr. Kimryn Rathmell’s keynote presentation “Further, Faster: Working Together to End Cancer As We Know it.” Her insights on #cancerresearch and future policy priorities leave us with a renewed drive for impactful change. #cancersurvivorship #canceradvocacy

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We’re seeing an alarming increase in new cancer cases among younger people. I was honored to discuss this important topic and potential solutions alongside a fantastic group of expert panelists at the @MilkenInstitute Future of Health Summit yesterday: go.nih.gov/OYgn9yL

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One of my first roles as a Certified Nursing Assistant was "bath nurse" at a nursing home. I learned so much about the vital role of caregivers in helping patients live fuller lives. Thank you to all caregivers for what you do this #NationalFamilyCaregivingMonth and every month.


What gets measured gets done, as the saying goes. Gauging progress toward equity for women touched by cancer – at the global level – requires robust monitoring through key indicators. Looking forward to this important event from @TheLancet Commission on Women, Power, and Cancer.

Don't miss the Lancet Commission on Women, Power, & Cancer @LGCW2024! This session will introduce key indicators to evaluate the global implementation of 10 recommendations for impactful change. Nov 13th @ 11am ET. Register 🌍go.nih.gov/HYCdpcp

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Promising study results for people with cancer cachexia (wasting from significant loss of weight and muscle mass): Patients on monoclonal antibody ponsegromab had better appetites, gained back more weight, and were more active compared to those on placebo. go.nih.gov/2BMTEnf


Two recent studies in mice showed that adding chemotherapy to an experimental KRAS inhibitor greatly reduced pancreatic tumor growth. Discoveries like this give me hope, especially during #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth. Read more about the studies: go.nih.gov/SMr5HIh


Join @theNCI Clinical Trials & Translational Research Advisory Committee tomorrow – we’ll discuss modernizing informed consent for clinical studies, community oncology research, and more. Agenda: go.nih.gov/Q9lYNs0 Join on 11/6 at 8:30am ET: videocast.nih.gov


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📣DYK? The Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) program recently welcomed 10 new scholars! Read about last month's Welcome Ceremony, where the iCURE community & @NCIDirector gathered to celebrate the scholars: cancer.gov/about-nci/orga…


To all medical imaging and radiation therapy technologists in the health workforce, thank you for doing the critical work of spotting cancers and other diseases so they can be addressed as soon as possible. Your work changes lives, and we celebrate you this #NationalRadTechWeek.

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Grantees are a cornerstone of NCI's mission. Earlier this year, the Division of Cancer Biology held the #2024NGW to support grantees' work & shared info about 🔹 @NIH grant policies 🔹 the @CSRpeerreview process 🔹 NCI outreach activities Find out more. go.nih.gov/Vmi4cNd

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Did you know the @PresCancerPanel has a blog? It’s a great way to get to know the three members that advise @POTUS on the National Cancer Program and their latest activities that contribute to our shared mission to #EndCancerAsWeKnowIt: go.nih.gov/aQKlZf6

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At @theNCI we take cancer research seriously every day, and we know that taking time to enjoy fun – including during seasonal holidays – helps support that creative drive and productivity. Hazel (as arthropod phylum) and I hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween. 🎃

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PRESS RELEASE: New insights from 10 Human Tumor Atlas Network studies provide critical information on how cancer tumors develop, spread, and respond to treatments. The research is to be published tomorrow in @NatureCancer Learn more: go.nih.gov/YN70LjH #CancerMoonshot #HTAN

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Did you know? Flu vaccination is especially important for people with cancer or a history of cancer due to a higher risk of serious #flu complications. Learn how you can reduce your risk. go.nih.gov/Hk3xNnw #FightFlu

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Read a fascinating post on @theNCI's Cancer Currents blog about an NIH study that analyzed fragments from DNA left over from ancient viruses. Researchers found that one virus-derived fragment in particular was active in a variety of cancers. go.nih.gov/RyjV96N


Exciting news in cancer drug development! Researchers from the U.S. and China identified hundreds of potential cancer drug targets, with help from proteogenomic data compiled by @theNCI's Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis Consortium. Learn more: go.nih.gov/Ze6P9fb


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Today, the #BidenCancerMoonshot announced a new cohort of Cancer Moonshot Scholars and awarded $6 million to this next generation of innovators in cancer prevention, treatment, and diagnosis. Learn more about the Scholars: go.nih.gov/X133xso

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