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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · 2d

Really looking forward to this meeting just before ESMO. Free to attend discussing all things Cancer of Unknown Primary @worldcupalliance.bsky.social👇🏻

World Cup Alliance @worldcupalliance.bsky.social · 3d

⌛ Have you registered yet? Now's the time. Just 1 week to go to the first ever WCA International meeting in Berlin.

👉 worldcupawareness.org

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Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute @cruk-mi.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today we are delighted to welcome Professor Samra Turajlić (@turajliclab.bsky.social) as our new Institute Director!

Her work - spanning basic, translational & cancer research - has advanced our understanding of cancer biology & treatment

Read more here: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess...

A photograph of Professor Samra Turajlić in the Paterson Building, standing next to the door of her new office which is slightly ajar and has the name plate "CRUK MI Director"

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John McGrane @jmcgrane.bsky.social · Aug 10

@simplyoncology.bsky.social August Menu Specials🥗

Starter - Dr Anthony Cunliffe
Language of Oncology

Main Course #ClinicalTrials with Dr Mohini Varughese
Catch of the day -Early phase trials with
@oncocook.bsky.social

🎙️Desert- Post RALP Mx with Prof
@ccparker.bsky.social

A tasty month!!

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World Cup Alliance @worldcupalliance.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our CUP community is growing. Together, we are doing vital work to meet the unmet needs of patients across the world with Cancer of Unknown Primary.

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John McGrane @jmcgrane.bsky.social · May 23

🎙️New Simply Oncology episode out today on Cancer of Unknown Primary with the wonderful Natalie Cook from The Christie Hospital

🎙️A must for anyone dealing with CUP, MUO or AOS
(or On-call)

@simplyoncology.bsky.social @ukons.bsky.social
@oncocook.bsky.social

www.buzzsprout.com/2342317/epis...

Episode 51: Cancer of Unknown Primary with Dr Natalie Cook - Simply Oncology

Welcome to Simply Oncology. Cancer is daunting for both patients and for clinical teams.Dr John McGrane and Dr Michael Rowe are oncologists who want to break down the complex parts of cancer care...

www.buzzsprout.com

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John McGrane @jmcgrane.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎙️@simplyoncology podcast 🗣️cancer topic through the body
🎙️We wanted to reflect on our Body of Work
@achoud72.bsky.social @profajchalmers.bsky.social@susanabanerjee.bsky.social @eminowicz.bsky.social @alisonbirtle.bsky.social @alison-tree.bsky.social @jimcatto.bsky.social
@oncocook.bsky.social

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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · Jul 15

Come and work with us in Manchester, UK. 👇🏻

Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Jul 15

🧑‍⚕️At The Christie, we are a selected institute to host the ESO Fellowship. Trainee oncologists can apply to spend 6 months with us in one of the following:
➡️ UGI Cancer
➡️ HPB Cancer/NET
➡️ Lung Cancer
➡️ Experimental Cancer Medicines (Immuno-Oncology)

#TeamManchester 🐝
@christieinstitute.bsky.social

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Cancer52 @cancer52org.bsky.social · Jul 14

We are so pleased that the Rare Cancers Bill passed its 3rd Reading in the House of Commons on Friday.

This Bill could mark a significant step forward in addressing the urgent need for increased focus and research in the field of rare cancers.

Rare Cancers Bill has now passed through the House of Commons!
What the Bill wants to achieve for rare cancers.
1. Governmental lead for research.
2. Improve clinical trial access.
3. Incentivise research.

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World Cup Alliance @worldcupalliance.bsky.social · Jun 24

Uncertainty surrounding a clear diagnosis presents unique psychological challenges for CUP patients. Our experts will speak to these challenges at ESMO Berlin this October 16th, sharing the latest guidance and supports for clinicians and patients.

Slide 1 quote source:
tinyurl.com/4ew47ujj

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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · Jun 24

Very excited about you coming to Manchester! A warm welcome awaits you!

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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · May 16

Costa Del Llandudno today for the Welsh MUO/CUP conference. Thanks for the invite! Look forward to discussing all things MUO/CUP!

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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · May 13

Brilliant work @aliciamconway.bsky.social!

AMMF - The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity @charityammf.bsky.social · May 9

“Trying to improve CUPiD”
AMMF-funded work by Dr Alicia-Marie Conway is adapting the CUPiD platform—originally developed for cancers of unknown primary—to detect confirmed CCA cases. A promising step toward more accurate, non-invasive diagnosis.
@cruk-mi.bsky.social

#AMMF2025

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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · May 12

If you’re an @uniofmanchester.bsky.social, @universityofleeds.bsky.social MB-ChB or
@uniofstandrews.bsky.social student find out how to apply.
👉 bit.ly/4jRXn05

Research Opportunities - Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre

Explore the range of postgraduate cancer research opportunities available in Manchester.

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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · May 12

Summer placement opportunity for medical students.
Working with @oncocook.bsky.social @aliciamconway.bsky.social and others at the CRUK National Biomarker Centre and The Christie Hospital. Understanding malignancy of unknown origin (MUO). Info below 👇🏻

Manchester Cancer Research Centre @mcrcnews.bsky.social · May 12

MB-PhD Summer Placement opportunity👩‍🔬

‘Malignancy of unknown origin: Solving the origin to improve treatments and outcomes’

📆 Deadline: 9 June

🔗https://crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/opportunities/malignancy-of-unknown-origin-solving-the-origin-to-improve-treatments-and-outcomes/

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Mar 4

#ESMOTAT25

Conferencing is more fun with friends! #TeamManchester 🙌

🧑‍⚕️ @oncocook.bsky.social

@official-uom.bsky.social
@mcrcnews.bsky.social

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Mar 4

📚Very proud of our #TeamManchester Clinical Research Fellows presenting 3️⃣ posters at #ESMOTAT25!

Poster 58P - by Dr Zoulikha Zair et al, & Posters 91P + 110P - by Dr Julio Herrero et al.

📋 Check out abstracts for further details:
cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/tat2025/atte...

@mcrcnews.bsky.social

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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · Feb 28

Lovely night with our @uom-dcs.bsky.social Medical Oncology clinical academic trainees (ACFs/ACLs) who are thankfully growing in number. With @drcolinlindsay.bsky.social. Great to see everyone! @mcrcnews.bsky.social

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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · Feb 17

So sorry I missed this, was still finishing off in clinic.

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UoM Division of Cancer Sciences @uom-dcs.bsky.social · Feb 5

#WorldCancerDay

👩‍⚕️ Our next feature is @oncocook.bsky.social, the Division’s Clinical Senior Lecturer & Honorary Consultant Medical Oncologist in Experimental Cancer Medicines #TheChristie.

Read more about her team’s tremendous effort to demystifying #CUP 👇
www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/stories/canc...

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Natalie Cook @oncocook.bsky.social · Jan 27

Alas I have declined the invite! We will catch up reviewing study ideas instead!

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Ananya Choudhury @achoud72.bsky.social · Jan 24

We're recruiting! Want to join a vibrant #UroOnc team? Learn all about clinical trials? Do some research? Then get in touch 😃 @oncoalert.bsky.social @oncocook.bsky.social @yeepei.bsky.social @ukecrc.bsky.social @oncologyforum.bsky.social
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v6962786

Job vacancy: Clinical Research Fellow in Uro-Oncology, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester | trac.jobs

www.healthjobsuk.com

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Ananya Choudhury @achoud72.bsky.social · Jan 8

We have a #ClinOnc #ACL in Manchester. Get in touch, come & join us @mcrcnews.bsky.social @ukecrc.bsky.social @oncocook.bsky.social
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/internal/Job...

NIHR Clinical Lecturer:Oxford Road

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Dec 10

👨‍⚕️🏥👩‍⚕️ Are you a #YoungOncologist? Interested in a 6-8 week sabbatical?

Consider applying for #ESMO Clinical Unit Visit Fellowship to join us in Manchester at our Experimental Cancer Medicines + Advanced Immunotx & Cell Tx teams. @mcrcnews.bsky.social

🗓️ Due 24 Jan 2025

🔗 www.esmo.org/career-devel...

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Jon Lim, MRCP PhD @drjonlim.bsky.social · Nov 20

⏰ Final call!

🧑‍⚕️Interested in novel IO & #CellTherapy in solid cancer? Keen to gain experience in early phase trials?

Come join Fiona, me & our amazing team as a ‘Clinical Fellow in Advanced Immunotherapy & Cell Therapy’.

@mcrcnews.bsky.social

App might close early👇
healthjobsuk.com/job/v6778827

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