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Schedule your appointment with the UT MD Anderson Blood Bank today: mdandersonbloodbank.org #EndCancer
Spent part of my morning donating at @UTMDAnderson Blood Bank. Cancer patients depend on a steady blood supply every day of the year, not only on the days it makes for a good photo. If you are eligible, please consider giving: bit.ly/4oES5rS. It only takes 30 minutes and it can save a life. #EndCancer
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JUST IN: Congratulations to our Dr. Jim Allison, who has jointly won the 2018 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine, for his #immunotherapy research. bit.ly/2IxrDfS @NobelPrize #endcancer
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A recent study found non-small cell #lungcancer patients with more T cells in their blood have higher survival rates: bit.ly/31P2Ihs @AReubenPhD #endcancer
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Implanted radiologic device delivers 100 gray to #pancreacticcancer tumor in single procedure in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial in the US: bit.ly/2PDlgtk @CancerFrontline #pancsm #endcancer
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Before COVID-19, mRNA vaccines were being explored as part of cancer care.
Read how our Dr. Van Morris and Dr. Scott Kopetz are studying personalized mRNA vaccines in colorectal cancer: fal.cn/3cXOO @VanMorrisMD @skopetz #ColorectalCancer #EndCancer
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#Leukemia survivor @IronmanMann was told he had 3 years to live at diagnosis. Watch how a Phase I clinical trial saved his life. #endcancer
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New research shows heating #chemotherapy can make the drugs more effective in treating #stomachcancer: bit.ly/3bjhHEr #endcancer
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Dr. Jim Allison: "The reason I'm thrilled about this is I'm a basic scientist. I didn't get into these studies to cure cancer. I wanted to know how T cells work." #NobelPrize #endcancer
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When asked to participate in this event, MD Anderson declined. We were not aware that our name and logo were being used in association with this event and have requested that it be removed.
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Two years after overcoming #kidneycancer, Tony Laudadio was diagnosed with an unrelated #braintumor. Here, he shares how #cancer has changed his perspective: bit.ly/2I4mBHV @SurenaMatinMD @MDABrainSpine #btsm #kcsm #endcancer
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We clapped. We cheered. We lined the halls of MD Anderson with signs and celebrated our Dr. Jim Allison, recipient of the 2018 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine for his #immunotherapy research.
Here’s a glimpse of today’s parade honoring Dr. Allison. #endcancer
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“There are a lot of good reasons for hope,” says our Dr. Gauri Varadhachary of #pancreaticcancer care: bit.ly/2y7C1qE #CancerMoonshot #pancsm #endcancer
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An immunotherapy clinical trial offers survivor Colleen Wittoesch the opportunity to bypass surgery, radiation and chemotherapy after #melanoma spread to her brain: bit.ly/2Jre3eq #CancerMoonshot #endcancer
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The goal of our B-Cell #Lymphoma Moon Shot is to double the cure rate from 30% to 60%.
Our @MichaelWangMD shares how: bit.ly/2I1MTxL #CancerMoonshot #endcancer
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Playing #guitar during #braintumor surgery helps Dr. Sujit Prabhu preserve survivor Robert Alvarez’s brain function: “Everything worked like a symphony.” #BTSM #endcancer
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After five years being cancer-free, @AlyPTaylor got to leave her doctors in our Breast Center and become a patient in our Survivorship Clinic.
Here's her story. #bcsm #endcancer
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Learn about Dr. Jim Allison's groundbreaking #immunotherapy research, which earned him the 2018 @NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine. #NobelPrize #endcancer
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An accurate diagnosis is the first — and most critical — step in seeking cancer treatment.
Our Dr. Lavinia Middleton explains why: bit.ly/2B1aZCS #bcsm #endcancer
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Congrats to our Dr. Jim Allison, who accepted the #NobelPrize today in Sweden. Allison’s pioneering work has led to new and effective #cancer therapies that train the immune system to attack cancer.
Learn more about Dr. Allison and his work: bit.ly/2BchDFk #endcancer
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How #cancer treatments can affect your #hearthealth and 4 tips for managing your risk: bit.ly/2ToqXOz #endcancer
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Never-smokers like Mandi Pike can carry a genetic mutation in a gene called EGFR that drives the growth of lung cancer. Read how a targeted therapy drug aimed at that mutation is helping her overcome the disease: fal.cn/3dixf #LungCancer #CancerMoonshot #EndCancer
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Thanks to @ReemBoi25 of the @HoustonTexans for stopping by @KidsandCancer today to visit with our youngest patients. Look at those smiles! #endcancer
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#Gastroesophageal cancer survivor @7amzaisk describes his cancer treatment. #endcancer nitter.app/MDAndersonNews/status/…
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Our deepest gratitude goes out to our MD Anderson faculty and staff who have tirelessly shown their commitment and passion for caring for our cancer patients, and who are helping to control the spread of #COVID19 in the community. We are in this together.
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We’re honored to again be ranked No. 1 in #cancer care in @USNews’ #BestHospitals survey.
Thank you to our patients for trusting us with your care, and to our 22,000 employees for your commitment to our patients, to each other and to #EndCancer. bit.ly/2X28Qln
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What you eat and drink can impact your gut microbiome – and even affect cancer treatment.
Our Dr. Jennifer Wargo and Dr. Nadim Ajami explain and share what’s ahead with their research: fal.cn/3dr95 @JenWargoMD @nadim_ajami #microbiome #EndCancer
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By having Roberto Alvarez play the #guitar during his #braintumor surgery, our Dr. Sujit Prabhu was able to preserve his brain function: “Everything worked like a symphony.” #BTSM #endcancer
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Earn CME by joining our experts as they discuss using proton therapy to treat thoracic, esophageal and liver cancers on April 29 and 30.
Virtually attend five in-depth sessions in 3.5 hours with time for Q&A: bit.ly/39lxnYu @liao_zhongxing @StevenLin_MDPhD #EndCancer
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A new study found a way to block nerves from invading #headnandneckcancer tumors, which could lead to possible new treatment: bit.ly/3bwGXr9 @DrJeffreyNMyers #hncsm #endcancer
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“The ‘wins’ in your life — no matter how small they may seem — are all worth celebrating,”
Learn why #sarcoma survivor Nicole Body suggests #cancer survivors celebrate their milestones: bit.ly/2AIGdhR #scmsm #endcancer
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This morning, we lined the halls of MD Anderson to clap, cheer and celebrate our Dr. Jim Allison, recipient of the 2018 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine for his #immunotherapy research.
Here’s a glimpse of today’s parade honoring Dr. Allison. #endcancer
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“Always stand up for yourself, always take chances, and you, too, can achieve the impossible,” says @AJP_PhD of facing the challenges of living with an incurable disease: bit.ly/2WN4PC9 #endcancer
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“This study could change the way we treat patients with recurrent #glioblastoma,” says @J_deGrootMD.
Learn more about this potentially practice-changing #immunotherapy study: bit.ly/2X3Wffz @MDABrainSpine @CancerFrontline #BTSM #endcancer
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“This was my favorite, best appointment to date.”
Triple-negative #breastcancer survivor @AlyPTaylor celebrates the milestone of being cancer-free for five years and visiting MD Anderson’s Survivorship Clinic. @JenniferLitton #CancerMoonshot #endcancer
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How our Moon Shots Program is changing the way we detect and treat #cancer: bit.ly/2e4Us8v #CancerMoonshot #endcancer
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“We used to think that nerves are just randomly growing into the tumor, and that’s completely wrong,” says our Dr. Moran Amit of the findings of a new #headandneckcancer study: bit.ly/3bwGXr9 @DrJeffreyNMyers #hncsm #endcancer
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Congratulations to our Dr. Jim Allison, named to #TIME100 for his #immunotherapy research: bit.ly/2oSS8lW @TIME #endcancer
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Dr. Allison’s #cancer #immunotherapy breakthrough is called immune checkpoint blockade. Learn how it works. #NobelPrize #endcancer
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We're grateful for all of our employees who are here providing exceptional care for our patients during #HarveyStorm. #endcancer
Huge shoutout to incredible #nurses @MDAndersonNews who are part of #Harvey ride-out!!! Positive spirit, true dedication #endcancer
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#Socialdistancing isn't keeping our employee choir from lifting spirits during the #COVID19 pandemic.
Watch some of our own #healthcareheroes perform @BrunoMars' "Count on Me" -- from nearly 30 different locations.
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How will CAR-modified natural killer cells change the treatment of T-cell #lymphoma?
@SU2C has assembled a Dream Team of MD Anderson investigators to find out: bit.ly/2TFXtf1 @cancerfrontline #lymsm #endcancer
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CAR-T cell #clinicaltrial participant, #lymphoma survivor: “Knowing that I was a trailblazer in this area makes me feel so proud.” bit.ly/2D2KVKg #endcancer
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Thanks to a Phase II clinical trial led by our Dr. Loretta Nastoupil, Kelly Hale achieved remission just three months after being diagnosed with B-cell #lymphoma: bit.ly/2RJxhS1 #CancerMoonshot #endcancer
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Work from Dr. Neal Copeland and Dr. Nancy Jenkins enabled researchers to identify many of the genes and signaling pathways that drive cancer development.
We congratulate them for being elected to the 2022 class of AACR Fellows: fal.cn/3nCbu @AACR #AACR22 #EndCancer
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“Seeing my tumor in the model saved me from worrying about whether I was making the right surgical decision,” says breast cancer survivor Cherie Sanders.
Learn how 3D printing is helping patients make informed treatment decisions: bit.ly/31v3sct @earribas_ #EndCancer
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We’re honored to again be ranked No. 1 in #cancer care in @USNews’ annual #BestHospitals survey.
We are grateful to our patients and their families for entrusting us with their care and to our 21,000 employees for all they do to #endcancer. bit.ly/319NDFL
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Houston lit up in blue tonight to honor health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the #COVID19 pandemic.
Thank you to our own #healthcareheroeshous for your dedication to each other, our patients and our community. We’re in this together. #LightItBlue
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We mourn the loss of our third president, Dr. John Mendelsohn. His visionary leadership and pioneering work in personalized cancer medicine have touched countless patients, employees, physicians and researchers. We'll never forget his dedication to MD Anderson and our patients.
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"These results support the idea that immune checkpoint blockade can play an important role in the treatment of these patients," says Dr. Padmanee Sharma of a new #prostatecancer immunotherapy clinical trial: bit.ly/2GGr2JE #GU19 #pcsm #endcancer
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We’re with you in your fight to #endcancer, @TNTCraigSager. Congratulations on your @ESPYS. #SagerStrong #ESPYS
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“We’re hopeful that with the personalized vaccine, we’re priming the immune system to go after the residual tumor cells, clear them out and cure the patient,” says our Dr. Van Morris of a colorectal cancer clinical trial: fal.cn/3drIL @VanMorrisMD @skopetz #EndCancer
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Which cancers and patients can currently receive FDA-approved immunotherapies?
Use this list from our Dr. Aung Naing: fal.cn/3d9As @ANaingMD #Immunotherapy #EndCancer
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We’re proud to again be ranked the nation’s top hospital for #cancer care, according to @usnews: bit.ly/2MbooQd #endcancer
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Today, we launched the James P. Allison Institute, a research & innovation hub fostering groundbreaking science, develop new treatments and bring the benefits of immunotherapy to all patients: bit.ly/3ww4GVi @JimAllisonPhD @PamSharmaMDPhD @RKalluriMDPhD #EndCancer
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This #WorldCancerDay, we're thankful for our 20,000 cancer-fighting employees, our patients and families who trust us with their care, and our generous donors and friends around the globe. Together, we will #endcancer.
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Congratulations to our Dr. Jim Allison for winning this year’s #NobelPrize for his groundbreaking work in #immunotherapy. #endcancer
BREAKING NEWS
The 2018 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo “for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.”
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Congratulations to @RachelDaly3 and the @HoustonDash on winning the #NWSLChampionshipCup!
We're proud to team up with you to #EndCancer. #HoldItDown #DashOn
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An MD Anderson study has defined a previously unknown fourth type of small-cell lung cancer and offers new therapeutic strategies: fal.cn/3cTD7 @LaurenByersMD #LCSM #EndCancer
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Getting to know patients beyond just their medical record is one of the most important aspects of their care, according to our @lislycherymd: “We’re on this journey together.” bit.ly/2RmwzKD #endcancer
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Thank you to all of our doctors who are taking such good care of our patients during this time.
Nighttime huddle with the physicians at @MDAndersonNews. Some of these ppl have been here since Friday taking care of our patients! #Harvey
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A recent study found one in 10 #cervicalcancer patients who receive a minimally invasive hysterectomy will have a recurrence. Our @pedroramirezMD shares what you should know: bit.ly/2yHBFaw #gyncsm #endcancer
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Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.
We’re proud to have a research program exclusively focused on developing biomarkers and personalized targeted therapies for this disease: fal.cn/3nEO3 @cbartholomeusz1 #AACR22 #EndCancer
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We're so happy @Beyonce could make @kidsandcancer patient Ebony Banks dreams come true. #EbobmeetsBeyonce #endcancer
So sweet! Beyoncé makes Houston teenage cancer patient’s dream come true with FaceTime call peoplem.ag/si6XEzk
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MD Anderson is honored to be No. 1 in cancer in @USNews’ annual “Best Hospitals” ranking. We celebrate all who’ve made this possible: our patients and their families, our employees, trainees, donors, volunteers and advocates. bit.ly/3eZKgKM #BestHospitals #EndCancer
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MD Anderson is again #1 in the nation for cancer care in @USNews’ “Best Hospitals” ranking: bit.ly/3Oh6k4v
Thanks to all who make this possible: our faculty, employees, trainees, students, volunteers, donors, advocates, partners, patients and caregivers. #BestHospitals #EndCancer
ALT #1 in the nation for cancer care graphic with MD Anderson logo next to U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" ranking badge.
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Tomorrow morning, 12/10, our Dr. Jim Allison will receive the #NobelPrize in Stockholm for his groundbreaking work in #immunotherapy, which trains the immune system to attack #cancer.
Watch the ceremony live at 9:30 a.m. CST: bit.ly/2Eht8zk #endcancer
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In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, our Dr. Jay Zhang is using immunotherapy to try to prevent lung cancer from developing: fal.cn/3d3gb #LungCancer #EndCancer
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⚡️ Dr. Jim Allison wins 2018 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine. Learn more and check out some highlights: nitter.app/i/moments/104673174708… #endcancer
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Today, @NobelPrize winner Dr. Jim Allison was administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
“The COVID-19 vaccine is a historic scientific achievement. I’m proud to stand behind the science and to get vaccinated to protect myself and those around me," he says. #COVIDvaccine
ALT Dr. Jim Allison receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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#NobelPrize winner Dr. Jim Allison on his groundbreaking #immunotherapy work: “I didn’t set out to study cancer, but to understand the biology of T cells - these incredible cells travel to our bodies and work to protect us.” bit.ly/2zL6xb7 #endcancer
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New study finds hope for malignant rhabdoid tumors, a rare pediatric cancer without effective treatments: bit.ly/2E44Rvj #pedcsm #endcancer
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Today, as a salute to frontline #COVID19 responders, the @BlueAngels flew over the @TXMedCenter. It was an unforgettable moment full of gratitude for all of our #healthcareheroes. #endcancer
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“We’re still in the very early stages of learning how to best employ #immunotherapy for ovarian cancer,” says our @AmirJazaeri: bit.ly/38NX8y7 #CancerMoonshot #endcancer
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Dr. Allison: Winning the @NobelPrize "still hasn't completely dawned on me. My work helping people is one of the best things I could imagine." #NobelPrize #endcancer
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We’re proud to again be ranked the nation’s top hospital for #cancer care, according to @usnews. bit.ly/2vJYVVj #endcancer
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How bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes in your gut can influence cancer treatment from our Dr. Jennifer Wargo and Dr. Nadim Ajami: fal.cn/3cWaS @JenWargoMD @nadim_ajami #microbiome #EndCancer
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How does our Cancer Genomics Laboratory help to make #cancer treatment more personalized?
Learn from scientific manager Maggi Morgan: bit.ly/2zpUGhj #CancerMoonshot #endcancer
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Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Flowers, who has been named Division Head of Cancer Medicine.
“His leadership and passion for advancing our mission will undoubtedly shape the future of oncology," says @PPisters.
fal.cn/3Apz0 @ChrisRFlowersMD #EndCancer
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“When I first made eye contact with @MAOnstad, I knew I was where I was supposed to be,” says #uterinecancer survivor Tralisa Woods: bit.ly/2NFE7Gx #gyncsm #endcancer
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Thanks to a generous $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation, we announce the launch of Kinder Children’s Cancer Center. This joint venture of UT MD Anderson and @TexasChildrens has a single mission: to #EndChildhoodCancer. brnw.ch/21wSEOo #UTMDAnderson_TexasChildrens
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“This is the biggest effect in reducing the aggressiveness in #glioma that we have seen so far,” says our Dr. Peter Friedl of the findings of recent research: bit.ly/2Txwsgy #btsm #endcancer
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Stage IV #kidneycancer survivor Jodi Harris: “MD Anderson is people — people who really care about you. It’s because of them that my story continues today.” bit.ly/2Kolg16 @SurenaMatinMD #kcsm #endcancer
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“We have a real need to better understand the basic biology of this disease so we can tailor therapies to each patient and identify new treatment strategies,” says Dr. Jaffer Ajani.
More on two recent studies from Ajani: fal.cn/3dwdu #EndCancer
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“She taught me to be grateful for even the smallest things and savor every moment we had together,” says Jesse Summers of his late wife Suzie: fal.cn/3eMm4 #AYACancer #EndCancer
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In recognition of #NationalDoctorsDay, we want to thank all of our doctors for their tireless efforts to care for our patients and bring us closer to our goal to #endcancer
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MD Anderson is proud to be #1 in the nation for cancer care in @USNews’ “Best Hospitals” ranking.
We're grateful for all of you who make this possible: our faculty, employees, trainees, students, donors, advocates, patients and caregivers. bit.ly/3or8vpA #EndCancer
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#Breastcancer survivor channels @JJWatt to celebrate end of radiation therapy: bit.ly/2INmEX8 #endcancer
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What to know about chemotherapy, including possible side effects and how it’s administered: bit.ly/2WacJRR #endcancer
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With a heavy heart, we mourn our Dr. Waun Ki Hong and reflect on his trail-blazing clinical research. His pioneering work in organ-sparing cancer treatment, targeted therapy and chemoprevention saved and improved lives across the globe. bit.ly/2R482ey #endcancer
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Could CAR T-cell therapy replace #chemo and #stemcelltransplants? Our expert Dr. Sattva Neelapu weighs in: bit.ly/2Gv2ovz #CART #endcancer
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Learn about Dr. Jim Allison's groundbreaking #immunotherapy research, which earned him a #TIME100 spot. #endcancer
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This morning, we began safely vaccinating our frontline health care workers with the COVID-19 vaccine.
“I strongly believe in the science that has gotten us to the point of having this vaccine," says Dr. Roy Chemaly, our first employee to get vaccinated. #COVID19
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Today, we mourn the loss of Dr. Isaiah Fidler. An MD Anderson icon and internationally respected scientist, Fidler was a pioneer in understanding how cancer spreads to other organs and grows. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, Dr. Margaret Kripke, and their loved ones.
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We’re honored to be ranked the top hospital for cancer care, according to @usnews bit.ly/2arLVHW #endcancer
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We’ve again been ranked the nation’s No. 1 hospital for #cancer care, according to @usnews' “Best Hospitals” survey.
“We are grateful for our patients and their families who entrust us with their care and inspire us every day,” says MD Anderson president @ppisters. #endcancer
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Up to 50% of cancer cases in the U.S. could be prevented w/ a healthy lifestyle. Try these 8 ways to lower your risk in 2017. #endcancer
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Pediatric patients find hope with @NASA_Johnson @ILCDover spacesuit art project bit.ly/29svpF9 #endcancer
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Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Wargo on her election to the National Academy of Medicine in recognition for her contributions to the understanding of how the gut microbiome influences responses to immunotherapy: brnw.ch/21wDlnd @jenwargomd @theNAMedicine #EndCancer
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You’re a #cancersurvivor upon diagnosis. Caregivers are survivors, too. This #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay, we honor you. #NCSD2017 #endcancer
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