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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 15h

Last week, Nike celebrated the Portland Marathon and our local community with one of their signature employee events – Thirst Thursday.

They welcomed the OHSU Foundation, #DBFreestyle, and other nonprofit partners to help kick off marathon weekend and showcase how employees can volunteer and give.

A group of five smile while posing for a photo outside on Nike's World Headquarter campus; four people are wearing white t-shirts with black lettering that reads, "Give Cancer Hell." while three people are wearing pink running hats.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 2d

"Our 12th annual donor drive is officially in the books, and what a ride it was.

"Each year, we're reminded why we do this work. We meet incredible people and hear inspiring stories of strength, courage, and hope."

- Kathie Phan, oncology nurse and team lead for the registry drive

Group of ten people, all wearing red, standing in front of The Sports Bra, holding up signs encouraging people to register for the 12th annual bone marrow transplant donor drive.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 2d

For the third consecutive year, a new record has been set! 💫

Congrats to our medical team on 14K for registering 366 potential new donors during the 12th annual bone marrow registry drive!

The team held five in-person swabbing events, visited classrooms, and distributed their kits throughout town.

Group of seven people, all wearing red, standing in front of a red DKMS booth on the OHSU campus lawn, registering people for the 12th annual bone marrow transplant donor drive.

Group of six people, all wearing red, standing in front of a red DKMS booth outside of an OHSU building, registering people for the 12th annual bone marrow transplant donor drive.

Group of seven people, all wearing red, standing in front of The Sports Bra, holding up signs encouraging people to register for the 12th annual bone marrow transplant donor drive.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 5d

“Exercise can still be safe, but it might require more precautions and supervision.”

- Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone on whether or not it is safe for men with #ProstateCancer to exercise

Learn more (via @everydayhealth.bsky.social):

Exercise Safety for Men with Prostate Cancer: Benefits and Guidelines

Men with prostate cancer can safely exercise, benefiting from reduced treatment side effects, improved mental health, and increased survival. Consult your doctor before starting.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 6d

For more information surrounding #BreastCancer, including screening, signs and symptoms, who's at risk, survival rates, and clinical trials ⤵️

OHSU: Nationally Recognized Breast Cancer Care Near You

From second opinions to survivorship support, OHSU's breast cancer specialists guide you at every step, combining clinical excellence with whole-person care.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 6d

Share these with a friend, a family member, or a loved one.

A blue graphic with white text reading, "About 92% of U.S. women with breast cancer live at least five years after diagnosis. When cancer is diagnosed before it has spread from the breast, the rate rises to more than 99%."

A blue graphic with white text reading, "Breast cancer occurs in one (1) out of every eight (8) women and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States."

A blue graphic with white text reading, "Most cases are found in women and people assigned female at birth who are over 50. But younger women and men can get breast cancer, too. About 2,800 cases a year are diagnosed in men."

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 6d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷

Here are 5️⃣ facts to know about breast cancer.

A blue graphic with white text reading, "Breast cancer happens when cells in one or both breasts grow out of control to form tumors. Some tumors are big enough to be felt, but not all breast lumps are cancer. Any breast lump or change should be checked by a health care professional."

A blue graphic with white text reading, "About 320,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women each year in the United States. More than 4 million U.S. women live with or have survived breast cancer."

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OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital @ohsudoernbecher.bsky.social · 12d

Our pediatric hematology and oncology teams are going gold this September! 💛 ✨ On #GoGoldDay, you’ll spot us rocking our “Fight Like a Kid 🎗️” shirts — because kids facing cancer show us every day what true strength looks like. @ohsuknight.bsky.social

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 12d

#GiveCancerHell mobile wallpapers now available 📲

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 12d

“What is impressive about caring for these patients, in addition to their incredible sense of resilience and hope, is how they articulate their prognostic understanding.”

- Dr. Brandon Hayes-Lattin on the resilience and hope in adolescents and young adults with cancer: https://bit.ly/48y8fx9

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 13d

“By integrating the Astral with our emerging spatial and single-cell pipelines, we can chart the molecular circuits that drive cancer and other diseases at unprecedented resolution.”

- Dr. Andrew Emili on the Thermo Fisher Orbitrap Astral mass spectrometer: https://bit.ly/3Wa6fUh

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 13d

Join us in sharing the facts about HPV vaccination and increasing the number of children protected today against HPV cancers tomorrow.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 13d

What you can do:
✅ Parents – ask your child’s doctor about HPV vaccination starting at age 9.
✅ Providers – recommend HPV vaccination at every visit.
✅ Communities – spread the word: HPV vaccination is cancer prevention.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 13d

HPV vaccination is safe and protects against six types of cancer – including cervical, oropharyngeal, and anal cancers.

Recent data show no gains in HPV vaccination coverage, falling short of national goals.

We must act now to protect today’s children from future HPV-related cancers.

White and blue graphic with text reading, "HPV vaccination protects against more than 90% of HPV-related cancer. Safe. Effective. Long-lasting protection."

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 14d

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 14d

Dr. Brandon Hayes-Lattin discusses the resilience and hope in adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer.

Learn more (via @ascopost.bsky.social): bit.ly/48y8fx9

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 15d

OHSU will bring in a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer thanks to a grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.

The new technology, led by Dr. Andrew Emili, will boost our ability to study proteins for early disease detection and precision medicine.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wa6fUh

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 20d

In Warm Springs, Oregon, the love of basketball is uniting a community against #PancreaticCancer.

This aggressive disease disproportionately affects Native American communities, with a grim survival rate.

But a new partnership at OHSU is aiming to change that narrative ⤵️

Warm Springs and OHSU: A New Alliance Against Pancreatic Cancer

The basketball tournament and associated outreach efforts by the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute's Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) program and the Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care in War...

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 22d

Join us for this year’s Early Detection of Cancer conference!

🗓️ Oct. 21-23
📍Portland, OR
🤝 @cancerresearchuk.org, Canary Center at Stanford

The conference will be packed with discussions, lightning talks from submitted abstracts, and networking opportunities.

Register ⤵️

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The Early Detection of Cancer Conference brings together experts in early detection from multiple disciplines to share ground breaking research and progress in the field.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 23d

For more information surrounding #ProstateCancer, including screening, signs and symptoms, survival rates, clinical trials, and more ⤵️

Expert Prostate Cancer Care in Portland, Oregon

Learn about world-class prostate cancer care at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. We provide precise therapies that help protect nerves and tissue. Call 503-494-7999.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 23d

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 🩵

Here are 4️⃣ facts to know about #ProstateCancer.

Share these with a friend, a family member, or a loved one.

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The Next Leap @thenextleap.is · 24d

VC firm Next Ventures has partnered with @ohsunews.bsky.social to support the expansion of its cancer institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social thenextleap.is/news/next-ve...

The Next Leap » Next Ventures inks strategic partnership with OHSU

VC firm Next Ventures has raised $60 million for its second fund and signed a strategic deal with Oregon Health & Science University.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 26d

Dr. Alexandra Sokolova discusses the TRIPLE-SWITCH trial, a study that addresses treatment intensification in metastatic hormone-sensitive #ProstateCancer.

Watch (via Urology Today): https://bit.ly/41Cekoc

Screenshot of a video interview featuring Dr. Alexandra Sokolova smiling. Text above the screenshot reads, "TRIPLE-SWITCH Trial Tests Docetaxel Addition for mHSPC Patients with Suboptimal PSA Response - Alexandra Sokolova"

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 28d

Dr. Alexandra Sokolova discusses the TRIPLE-SWITCH trial, a study that addresses treatment intensification in metastatic hormone-sensitive #ProstateCancer.

Watch (via Urology Today): https://bit.ly/41Cekoc

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · Sep 8

Dr. Alexandra Sokolova discusses the TRIPLE-SWITCH trial, a study that addresses treatment intensification in metastatic hormone-sensitive #ProstateCancer.

Watch (via Urology Today): https://bit.ly/41Cekoc

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