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MASCC @cancercaremascc.bsky.social · 15d

We're pleased to be involved in the launch of COACH-ED, a long-term global initiative to enhance the clinical recognition and management of cancer cachexia.

Join us on October 17 and 19 in Berlin: coach-edu.org

#SuppOnc @cancercachexia.bsky.social

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 We are only 7 days away from the first-ever Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day is quickly approaching - September 26, 2025!
📢 It’s time to know the signs and start the conversation about cancer cachexia.
Help raise awareness.
#CancerWastingMatters #CCAD2025

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢 We have launched a new symbol for Cancer Cachexia!! 📢 Our call to unite, act, and raise awareness. Join our movement. #CCAD2025 #CachexiaWastingMatters 💙🧡🩵 Help us spread the word! September 26th, 2025 - First-ever Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day!!

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚨We are just 53 days until the first-ever Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day! 🚨 Get ready for impactful events, inspiring stories, and our official ribbon reveal. Let’s shine a light on this overlooked condition. #CancerWastingMatters #CCAD2025

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Jun 26

The early bird registration deadline for the Cancer Cachexia Conference is fast approaching. Don't miss out on the best rate! 🥸
cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-registr...

Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · May 24

Less than 3 weeks until the abstract submission deadline. Whether you study muscle, fat, the liver, brain, gut, bone, tumor biology, body composition, nutrition, exercise, and more - come join the conference so we can learn from you.
www.cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-abstracts

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · May 17

Less than 4 weeks until the abstract deadline for the Cancer Cachexia Society Conference in Turin, Italy. Submit your abstract here and secure your spot:
www.cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-abstracts
78 abstracts submitted thus far! Don't miss out!

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · May 14

📣 Big News! The Cancer Cachexia Society is launching the first-ever Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day! 🗓️ Starting this year, the 4th Friday of every September = Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day! #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay2025

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Apr 20

The Education Committee of the @cancercachexia.bsky.social
Society invites you to submit an abstract to participate in the "Communication Award competition" at the Cancer Cachexia Conference in Torino, Sept 25-27. Submit abstract here by May 2: cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-abstracts

Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Apr 16

@cancercachexia.bsky.social research is truly interdisciplinary, with meaningful progress requiring expertise from multiple specialties. Whether you have attended the Cancer Cachexia Conference previously or not - the field needs your input. Register here: cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-registr...

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Apr 9

@cancercachexia.bsky.social Conference Sep 25-27, 2025 - Abstract deadline for consideration of a short talk (open to all ranks) or "Next Gen" talk (open to pre- and post-doctoral trainees), May 2. Abstract deadline for poster presentation, June 13. Submit now: ccs.memberclicks.net/2025-abstracts

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Apr 3

What a way to kick off the conference, with 3 powerhouse women in science 👩💪 Register and submit an abstract today: www.cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-registr...

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Apr 2

The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our Trainee Talks on April 9 at 12:00 pm EDT. Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.

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Deena Snoke @snoke-phd.bsky.social · Mar 21

Please join @cancercachexia.bsky.social April 2nd as we host Dr. Michelle Law for a Stories and Science seminar to talk about her work and her journey as a woman in science! Register here:
lnkd.in/eMxK-hc5

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Mar 14

www.cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-registr...

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Mar 11

The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on March 12 at 12:00 pm EDT with Christian Frezza of University of Cologne, Germany.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.

Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Mar 5

The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on March 12 at 12:00 pm EDT with Christian Frezza of University of Cologne, Germany.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Feb 11

The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on February 12 at 12:00 pm EST with Anthony Coll of University of Cambridge, UK.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Feb 5

The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on February 12 at 12:00 pm EST with Anthony Coll of University of Cambridge, UK.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Jan 14

The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on January 15 at 12:00 pm EST with Andrea Bonetto, University of Colorado, US.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Jan 8

The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on January 15 at 12:00 pm EST with Andrea Bonetto, University of Colorado, US.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Dec 29

Oncology nurses play a crucial role in supporting people with @cancercachexia.bsky.social Check out the latest Oncology Nursing Podcast from the Oncology Nursing Society with @teresazimmers.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaVJ...

Episode 343: Cancer Cachexia: How to Support Your Patients

YouTube video by Oncology Nursing Society

www.youtube.com

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Dec 27

More hope for weight losing cancer patients, with Endevica Bio announcing a Phase 2 clinical trial for their experimental cachexia drug TCMCB07. The trial is aimed at preventing weight loss in certain cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy:
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

Endevica Bio to Start Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Drug to Prevent Weight Loss in Cancer Patients

/PRNewswire/ -- Endevica Bio, a privately held company developing first-in-class peptide drug candidates, today announced the start of a Phase 2 clinical trial...

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Dec 24

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Cancer Cachexia Society @cancercachexia.bsky.social · Dec 22

A reflection on cancer research over the past year, by NCI Director Dr. Rathmell, includes mention of cancer cachexia and the ponsegromab trial data. We are making progress!
www.cancer.gov/news-events/...

One Year in Cancer Research and Much to Celebrate

NCI Director Dr. Kimryn Rathmell reviews some of the most noteworthy cancer research findings from 2024, including advances in immunotherapy for children with cancer, a potential therapy for cachexia,...

www.cancer.gov

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