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World Lung Cancer Expert Diagnosed with Advanced Lung Cancer

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Sep 8

Healing, discovery and hope happen when we dream and work in concert with each other. From restoring sound and sight to advancing brain health, #CUAnschutz is leading research that brings new hope to patients everywhere.

✨ Never dream alone. Discover more here: cuanschutz.edu/dreams

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D. Ross Camidge @drcamidge.bsky.social · Sep 8

After three years I feel ready to enter a new phase of patient empowerment by publicly disclosing my own disgnosis. This went live today and all good. news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...

D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, has spent his career fighting lung cancer. In 2022, that fight turned personal when he received a diagnosis of his own.

Unlocking Clues to Potential Therapies for Genetic Diseases

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Aug 21

Meet Michael McMurray, PhD, a #CUAnschutz scientist whose lab is studying how protein structures come together inside cells. 🧫 By using yeast as a model, his team is uncovering how these processes connect to #cancer, infertility and #Alzheimers. ⬇️

Michael McMurray's research team at CU Anschutz studies how large protein structures made of multiple parts are built and come together inside cells.

CU Anschutz Part of Multi-State Study: Smartphone App Cuts Repeat Suicide Attempts by Over Half After Hospital Discharge

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Aug 19

A nationwide study with researchers from #CUAnschutz, Yale School of Medicine and The Ohio State University showed how a smartphone app reduced repeated suicide attempts by 58.3% among patients with a prior history of attempting. The research followed 339 adult patients over several months. ⬇️

A study with researchers from CU Anschutz showed how an app reduced repeated suicide attempts by 58.3%. of patients with a history of attempting suicide.

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Awarded One of the Largest Clinical Trial Grants in Campus History to Lead Trauma Study

University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Aug 4

Denver’s 5280 Magazine has released its list of 2025 Top Doctors – and 610 @cumedicalschool.bsky.social faculty members were honored! 🏆 #CUAnschutz physicians continue to be ranked among the best across 75 specialties.

Congratulations to all who were recognized: bit.ly/4513LwV

Dr. Leslie Appiah of CU Anschutz stands at an operating table with medical tools.

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Aug 1

🗞️ BREAKING: #CUAnschutz will lead a groundbreaking national clinical trial – supported by a $29M grant from Octapharma – that has the potential to transform how we treat severe bleeding, reduce preventable deaths and save lives in both #military and civilian settings. ⬇️

University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Aug 1

Both hospitals are also home to multiple nationally ranked specialties, bringing together diverse leaders in their fields to examine your health from every angle. We are proud of the unparalleled, patient-centered care our hospital partners provide to #Colorado and beyond.

Cracking Cancer: New Arrival at CU Cancer Center Seeks to Unlock Lung Cancer Secrets, Spread Awareness

University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Aug 1

On #ColoradoDay, we're celebrating excellence! 🏔️🏆 For the 14th year in a row, @usnews.com has named UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital as the #1 hospital in the state – with Children's Hospital Colorado also ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in Colorado and among the best in the nation.

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Mark Harden @markharden.bsky.social · Aug 1

The often-hard reality of his upbringing has a lot to do with why Kyle Concannon, MD, enlisted in the war against lung cancer as a @cucancercenter.bsky.social physician-scientist – and why he’s passionate about his podcast. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social. #cucityofhealth

Thoracic oncologist Kyle Concannon, MD, overcame a challenging upbringing to become a lung cancer physician-scientist and a cancer podcaster.

How Clinical Trials Move Cancer Treatment Forward

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CCTSI @cctsi.bsky.social · Aug 1

Every #cancer treatment today started in a clinical trial. Jennifer Diamond, MD, of the @cucancercenter.bsky.social‬ at @cuanschutz.bsky.social‬ shares how #clinicaltrials work, why they matter, and how patients can access potentially life-saving treatments before they're widely available.
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National Cancer Research Month is a time to educate on the importance of clinical trials in developing new treatments and improving patient care.

Respiratory Viruses Can Wake Up Breast Cancer Cells in Lungs

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jul 30

Researchers at #CUAnschutz, @einsteinmededu.bsky.social and @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social have found the first direct evidence that common respiratory infections, including #COVID-19, can awaken dormant #breastcancer cells that have spread to the lungs, setting the stage for new metastatic tumors.

CU Surgeon Removes Bladder Cancer from Coach Prime

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Tracy Bale @thebalelab.bsky.social · Jul 30

Today at BRAIN CAMP kids learned all about beautiful neurons! 🧠 How they fxn, their parts, & we had an amazing talk about brain injury & prevention, brain diseases, & mental health. These kids asked brilliant questions 🔥. Did some sheep brain anatomy and built neurons. @cuanschutz.bsky.social

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jul 29

Today, Dr. Kukreja says #CoachPrime is cancer free – thanks to expert care and cutting-edge surgical innovation. Read more about his story and the groundbreaking cancer research happening every day at CU Anschutz, here: bit.ly/45oRDGa

Coach Prime could have gone anywhere for bladder cancer care and chose CU Anschutz. Dr. Janet Kukreja performed robotic surgery to leave him cancer free.

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jul 29

Drawn to #CUAnschutz in 2018 for its National Cancer Institute designation, Dr. Kukreja is now a national leader in robotic #bladdercancer surgeries. Using advanced robotic technology, surgeons on our campus are treating bladder cancer in ways that are less invasive and allow for faster recovery.

The Truth About Sunscreen in Makeup: Types of SPF and What Actually Works

University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jul 29

When a CT scan revealed a mass on his bladder, @colorado.edu football coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders was referred to #CUAnschutz – a national leader in #bladdercancer care – where he met with Janet Kukreja, MD, director of urologic oncology at @cucancercenter.bsky.social and UCHealth.

Coach Prime sits with Janet Kukreja, MD, during a press conference Monday about his bladder cancer treatment at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Photo by Derek Marckel / CU Athletics

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jul 24

This week, VA Secretary Douglas Collins and Governor Jared Polis visited the Marcus Institute for Brain Health at #CUAnschutz to discuss leading-edge traumatic brain injury care for veterans and first responders.

🗞️ Read about the full visit: bit.ly/4obiahM

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jul 23

Think your SPF 15 foundation has you covered? Not so fast. According to the American Academy of #Dermatology, sunscreen makeup alone doesn't cut it! Sapna Patel, MD, of
@cucancercenter.bsky.social at #CUAnschutz gives insight into appropriate skin protection. 🧴☀️

New Discovery Reveals Dopamine Operates with Surgical Precision, Not as a Broad Signal

University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jul 15

A new study from #CUAnschutz has revealed that dopamine communicates in the brain with extraordinary precision, not broad diffusion as previously believed. This groundbreaking research offers hope for millions of people with dopamine-related disorders such as Parkinson's disease. 🧠

Study Finds Link Between Brain Injury And Criminal Behavior

University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jul 7

A new study, co-led by #CUAnschutz researchers, found that damage to a specific region of the brain may contribute to criminal or violent behavior. 🗞️

Study shows criminality is associated with damage to a key brain pathway involved in emotional control and judgment

Yes, We Should Be Concerned About the Health Effects of Vaping

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jun 13

Fewer Americans than ever are smoking cigarettes – but vaping is a big reason why teens and young adults are addicted to nicotine. Gina Kruse, MD, MPH of #CUAnschutz shares what we know – and have yet to learn – about the impacts of using e-cigarettes.

Vaping, or electronic cigarettes, are considered safer than combustible cigarettes. A CU researcher discusses their safety for a series on addiction.

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University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you to @cucombatcenter.bsky.social and the Marcus Institute for Brain Health for sharing about your team's important work to improve care for military members, veterans and civilians worldwide.

University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jun 12

At this week's Transforming Healthcare event, we heard from several #CUAnschutz physician scientists who are driving new discoveries in military medicine, traumatic brain injury, suicide prevention, #PTSD and more.

Artificial Intelligence May Improve Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer, Infant Eye Disease

University of Colorado Anschutz @cuanschutz.bsky.social · Jun 10

#AI research led by a @cumedicalschool.bsky.social professor may help clinicians more easily diagnose two conditions: cervical #cancer and an infant eye disease that can lead to blindness. 💡

CU School of Medicine Professor Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer uses AI to help diagnose cervical cancer and an infant eye disease that can lead to blindnesss.