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How can I prepare for my first mammogram? How long will it take to get my results?

Our Dr. Miral Patel answers these questions and more for anyone anticipating their first mammogram: spr.ly/63324AiefC #OncSky #EndCancer
What to expect at your first mammogram
A mammogram is an important step in breast cancer screening that helps detect the disease as early as possible. Here’s what to expect at your first mammogram.
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5-fluorouracil is a chemotherapy drug frequently used to treat gastrointestinal cancers, such as colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Clinical pharmacist Stacy Diao shares what side effects patients may experience with this treatment: spr.ly/63327AoZBf #OncSky #EndCancer
5-fluorouracil/5-FU: 5 things to know about this common chemotherapy drug
How is 5-fluorouracil/5-FU administered, and what are its side effects? Clinical pharmacist Stacy Diao answers these and three other questions about this common chemotherapy drug.
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Our breast cancer experts had a busy morning raising awareness about breast cancer at @susangkomen.bsky.social Race for the Cure and the Sisters Network summit. Thanks to all who joined us! #EndCancer
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Ready to spend more time enjoying your favorite activities and less time figuring out how to tally your calorie burn?

Our Dr. Karen Basen-Engquist shares how: spr.ly/63324Akw9s #EndCancer
How to determine calorie burn
Which activities burn the most calories? What’s the best way to measure calorie burn? Researcher Karen Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., answers.
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3 things to keep in mind when supporting someone going through cancer:

- Be mindful of the language you use
- Let the patient set the tone when socializing
- Beware of ‘grief tourism’

Read more advice from our experts: spr.ly/63323Aie2Z #OncSky #EndCancer
How can you support someone who’s facing cancer?
What's the best way to support someone who’s facing cancer? Here are three highlights from a podcast discussion between social work counselor Cindy Parker and Program Manager Lauren Adams.
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Olfactory neuroblastoma is a rare type of cancer that originates in the nasal cavity. But it isn't rare to MD Anderson's experts.

"At MD Anderson, we’ve made a lot of advances in how we treat esthesioneuroblastoma," says Dr. Ehab Hanna. More: spr.ly/63324AcbUu #OncSky #EndCancer
What is esthesioneuroblastoma? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare cancer that forms in the nasal cavity. Ehab Hanna, M.D., shares esthesioneuroblastoma symptoms, treatment options and what to expect after treatment.
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How can I prepare for my first mammogram? How long will it take to get my results?

Our Dr. Miral Patel answers these questions and more for anyone anticipating their first mammogram: spr.ly/63324AiefC #OncSky #EndCancer
What to expect at your first mammogram
A mammogram is an important step in breast cancer screening that helps detect the disease as early as possible. Here’s what to expect at your first mammogram.
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As #ASTRO25 winds down, we wanted to take a moment to congratulate this year's Fellows of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

Thank you for your commitment to groundbreaking research and our mission to #EndCancer. @astro-org.bsky.social
Graphic reads," Congratultions to our 2025 Fellows for the American Society for Radiation Oncology.
Clifton David Fuller, M.D., Ph.D.
Melissa Joyner, M.D.
Steven Lin, M.D., Ph.D.
Narayan Sahoo, Ph.D."
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Congratulations to Dr. Susan Bullman, honored in the 2025 TIME100 Next list.
Her research shows how bacteria inside tumors can shape cancer and impact treatment, creating new paths for therapy. spr.ly/63326Agh1A
#TIME100NEXT #EndCancer

Susan Bullman Is on the 2025 TIME100 Next
Find out why Susan Bullman is on this year’s list
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Dr. Wendy Woodward is not only passionate about patient care, but also physician wellbeing.

At #ASTRO25, she’s shares evidence-based strategies for wellness in radiation oncology. @ibcradiation.bsky.social #EndCancer
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"MD Anderson is committed to extending our reach to improve cancer care globally," says @schmeler.bsky.social during her #ASTRO25 presentation on identifying international partners when setting up a global oncology program.

Learn more: spr.ly/6013A5Rzf #EndCancer
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If you are ready to make an appointment, select a button on the right. If you have questions about MD Anderson's appointment process, our information page may be the best place to start.
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Speed mentoring going strong at #ASTRO25. There are multiple sessions throughout the @astro-org.bsky.social meeting. 🙌
Location: Early Career and Mentoring Lounge, North Lobby, Moscone Center
• Sunday, September 28 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
(Special Medical Student Session)
• Sunday, September 28 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
(Special International Attendee Session)
• Sunday, September 28 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Open to All Attendees)
• Monday, September 29 | 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Why choose MD Anderson for radiation oncology training?

Dr. Julianne Pollard-Larkin shares her message for aspiring scientists and physicians at #ASTRO25. Learn more about the education and training programs: spr.ly/63328A5Gpr @julielarkin.bsky.social #EndCancer
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"Without this network of mentorship and institutional support, I would not be in the position I am today as a physician-scientist leading my own laboratory," says our Dr. Vincent Bernard-Pagan.

His insights from radiation oncology training: spr.ly/63325AbA5H #OncSky #EndCancer
4 things I learned from my radiation oncology training at MD Anderson
After completing his radiation oncology residency at MD Anderson and joining the faculty, Vincent Bernard-Pagan, M.D., Ph.D., shares what he learned from his training and what sets MD Anderson apart for trainees.
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