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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · May 23

America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.

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The OncoAlert Network 🚨 @oncoalert.bsky.social · May 23

The #ASCO25 #OncoAlertTOP10 Abstracts in #BreastCancer
These are some of our picks of TOP abstracts we look forward to be presented at the upcoming ASCO Meeting in Chicago🇺🇸

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Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center @dfcibreastonc.bsky.social · May 20

The purpose of the #ASPRIA trial is to determine if a combination of two drugs, #Atezolizumab and #SacituzumabGovitecan, can be used to prevent recurrence in #TripleNegativeBreastCancer.
For more information call 877-338-7425 or visit:
www.dana-farber.org/clinical-tri...
#BreastCancer #TNBC

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Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center @dfcibreastonc.bsky.social · May 20

Join us via Zoom on 6/24 for OABC’s Lunch & Learn Educational Series: Understanding the Role of Medical Cannabis in Cancer Care with psychiatrist, Ilana Braun, MD.
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Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center @dfcibreastonc.bsky.social · May 10

💙 This #NationalNursesWeek, we are proud to honor the extraordinary Oncology Nurse Navigators at Dana-Farber—trusted allies who walk with patients through some of life’s most difficult moments.

We are deeply grateful for all they do—and for every Dana-Farber nurse who leads with heart.

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Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center @dfcibreastonc.bsky.social · May 1

Join us via zoom 5/16 for an educational session on how circulating tumor DNA is used to inform treatment selection and monitor response in #metastaticbreastcancer with Dr. Heather Parsons @heatherparsons.bsky.social, part of the EMBRACE #MBC Virtual Forum Series.
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Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center @dfcibreastonc.bsky.social · Apr 25

Congratulations to Drs. Paolo Tarantino, Caterina Sposetti, Pietro De Placido, and Tess O'Meara on receiving the prestigious #ConquerCancer #ASCO Merit Awards!
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · Apr 17

People want institutions to stand up

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Johns Hopkins University @jhu.edu · Apr 16

Did you know? 99% of all new medications resulted from federally-funded university research through #NIH

Learn more about #ResearchSavesLives: hub.jhu.edu/research-sav....

An image with a prescription pill bottle. Text on the image reads: 99% of all new medications resulted from federally-funded university research through NIH

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Sarah Sammons MD @drsarahsammons.bsky.social · Apr 15

Such a great session!

Roberta Lombardi - Infinite Strength @infinitembc.bsky.social · Apr 14

Dr. Sarah Sammons speaks about the importance of communication for building the bond of trust between a patient and physician. Watch the whole conversation with Dr. Sammons and her Patient, Lisa, on our website. Just click here: www.infinitestrength.org/blog/metasta...

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Sarah Sammons MD @drsarahsammons.bsky.social · Apr 15

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‘I think it is actively happening’: Is Boston’s biotech industry doomed? - The Boston Globe

With a "terrible" job market, empty labs, and mounting competition from China, the lifeblood of Kendall Square is under massive threat.

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Sarah Sammons MD @drsarahsammons.bsky.social · Apr 15

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Radionecrosis After Dual Immune-Checkpoint Inhibition for Brain Metastases

This cohort study evaluates whether immune-checkpoint inhibition therapy concurrent with radiosurgery is associated with risk of symptomatic radionecrosis among US patients with brain metastases.

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Sarah Sammons MD @drsarahsammons.bsky.social · Apr 15

Proud to be faculty of this institution today.

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The Promise of American Higher Education

No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue

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Stephanie L. Graff, MD FACP FASCO @drsgraff.bsky.social · Apr 13

In a multivariable analysis, omitting ET was associated w/⬆️ risk of death HR 1.23; For ER 1%-5% HR 1.16; For ER 6%-10% HR 1.42

Endocrine Therapy Omission in ER–Low (1%-10%) Early-Stage Breast Cancer | @oncoalert.bsky.social

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Endocrine Therapy Omission in Estrogen Receptor–Low (1%-10%) Early-Stage Breast Cancer

PURPOSEAdjuvant endocrine therapy (ET) improves overall survival (OS) in estrogen receptor (ER)–positive early-stage breast cancer (BC). However, the benefit of ET for those with ER-low BC (ER 1%-10%)...

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Dana-Farber’s Breast Oncology Center @dfcibreastonc.bsky.social · Apr 7

This retrospective study looked at real-world outcomes with #SacituzumabGovitecan among #BreastCancer pts with #CentralNervousSystem metastases.
🔓https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40038301/
✍️@antgiordanomd.bsky.social @stolaney1.bsky.social @drsarahsammons.bsky.social #LMD #CNS #MBC #leptomeningeal

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Sarah Sammons MD @drsarahsammons.bsky.social · Apr 6

How does SG perform in active BC brain metastases?

Sacituzumab govitecan (SG) in 33 patients with HER2-negative MBC and CNS metastases, including active and LMD had a modest CNS ORR of 4/30 (13%) and median CNS-PFS of 2.9 months (95%CI:2.0-4.3).

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Real-World outcomes with sacituzumab govitecan among breast cancer patients with central nervous system metastases - PubMed

Central nervous system (CNS) metastases are associated with poor prognosis in patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). In this retrospective study, we investigated the activity of sacituzumab gov...

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Stephanie L. Graff, MD FACP FASCO @drsgraff.bsky.social · Apr 5

Prophylaxis, clinical management, and monitoring of datopotamab deruxtecan-associated oral mucositis/stomatitis academic.oup.com/oncolo/artic...
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Prophylaxis, clinical management, and monitoring of datopotamab deruxtecan-associated oral mucositis/stomatitis

Abstract. Oral mucositis/stomatitis (hereafter stomatitis) is a common dose-limiting toxicity seen with various classes of cancer treatment. Symptoms assoc

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Sarah Sammons MD @drsarahsammons.bsky.social · Apr 2

Many friends would moonlight to afford childcare during residency. The problem is for all working class US citizens.

Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · Apr 1

🚨This study is important.

Studying barriers to optimal training is part of improving the workforce & changing medicine's culture.

This focus shows we ARE making progress toward our goal of having excellent medical care —and also healthy & happy physicians to provide it.

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‘Virtually impossible to afford childcare’ on single-parent resident salary

Combined living expenses and childcare costs could not be sustained on the salary of a single-parent surgical resident, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.Individuals may be det...

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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · Apr 1

🚨This study is important.

Studying barriers to optimal training is part of improving the workforce & changing medicine's culture.

This focus shows we ARE making progress toward our goal of having excellent medical care —and also healthy & happy physicians to provide it.

@oncoalert.bsky.social

‘Virtually impossible to afford childcare’ on single-parent resident salary

Combined living expenses and childcare costs could not be sustained on the salary of a single-parent surgical resident, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.Individuals may be det...

www.healio.com

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · Mar 31

Like I said, change is a good thing. Sad to leave Brown University Health but super excited to join such a venerable institution as @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social

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Sarah Sammons MD @drsarahsammons.bsky.social · Apr 1

Congrats!! And welcome to Boston!

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Sarah Sammons MD @drsarahsammons.bsky.social · Mar 29

Will AI write chemo orders, do insurance prior auths, write for prescription drugs, take care of hospitalized patients and run to infusion reactions?

My word I would love to see it!

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Bill Gates Says AI Will Replace Doctors, Teachers and More in Next 10 Years, Making Humans Unnecessary 'for Most Things'

Bill Gates believes that AI will replace doctors, teachers and more professionals within the decade, leaving humans unnecessary 'for most things.' He shared his take on AI and vision for the future on...

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Sarah Sammons MD @drsarahsammons.bsky.social · Mar 28

My trip to Cancer De Mama LACOG-GBECAM 2025 has been wonderful.

Learning about the stark differences in access between public and private patients has been eye opening.

No IO, ADCs, CDK4/6 for public pts.

#medsky #oncosky

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Stephanie L. Graff, MD FACP FASCO @drsgraff.bsky.social · Mar 27

What’s the role of PET in breast cancer?
18F-Labeled Fluorodeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in Staging and Restaging Patients With Breast Cancer | Journal of Clinical Oncology ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....

<sup>18</sup>F-Labeled Fluorodeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in Staging and Restaging Patients With Breast Cancer

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OncoDaily @oncodaily.bsky.social · Mar 23

🚨Does Vaping Cause Lung Cancer? Myths and Facts🚨

14.1% of young adults (18-25) — around 4.7 million people — are vaping, putting their health at serious risk. Studies show that vaping combined with smoking increases the risk of lung cancer 4x.

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