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Dawn Luryn Hershman is an American oncologist. Since 2020, she has served as the American Cancer Society Professor of Medicine… more

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columbiauniversity.bsky.social
Columbia University's economic activity goes far beyond our campuses.

Explore our contributions to science, technology, the arts, our city, our nation, and the world, since 1754: https://www.columbia.edu/content/tradition-innovation-and-growth
Infographic stating Columbia University generates $12.6 billion in economic activity annually in New York, including over $10.7 billion in New York State. The background features a subtle graphic of a torch.
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supportingswog.bsky.social
If we're new to you:
Hope is a public charity, est in 1993 to support SWOG Cancer Research Network. We fund grants, fellowships, trainings & meetings, CME & patient advocacy + critical infrastructure and initiatives for @swog.org and its members. We ❤️ #SWOGonc!

16+ programs:
tinyurl.com/SWOG2025
The Hope Foundation Funding Opportunities - SWOG Cancer Research
The Hope Foundation funding opportunities provide fellowships and grants, educational programs, group meeting support, and development.
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drdonsdizon.bsky.social
I am tired of hearing, that one doesnt qualify "because their income is too high." I dont know about others but i treat zero patients who can afford treatments in excess of 20,000 USD every 3 weeks. #financialtox 2/2
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ethanbasch.bsky.social
So honored to have delivered the Joseph V. Simone lecture at the #ASCO Quality Symposium, outlining golden opportunities for the future of quality cancer care conferences.asco.org/quality/feat...
#supponc #pallonc #ASCO #HRQL #PatientCentered #cancer #research
oncodaily.com/blog/155066
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jama.com
Cervical cancer mortality decreased 15.2% per year from 2013-2015 to 2019-2021, suggesting HPV vaccination has affected the sequential decline in HPV infection prevalence, cervical cancer incidence, and cervical cancer mortality.

Read the research letter: ja.ma/4185MWu
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aciaccia.bsky.social
When prescription drug costs are subjectively set by conflicted intermediates who profit off higher prices and misaligned incentives, the sticker shock isn’t really a shock at all. www.wsj.com/health/healt... @wsj.com
Same Drug, 2,200 Different Prices
Middlemen negotiate widely different prices for prescriptions, depending on your Medicare insurance plan.
www.wsj.com
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swog.org
Our SWOG Group Chair's blog:
SWOG Is (I Am) Thankful for a New Committee Co-Chair, and Much More
This Thanksgiving, I want to express my gratitude for our members' dedication to our patients and SWOG's mission -- commitment that's both humbling and inspiring.
www.swog.org/news-events/...
The Front Line, by SWOG Group Chair Charles D. Blanke, MD

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jama.com
High prescription drug costs in the US hinder patient access to medication, but there are strategies that clinical teams can use to help patients manage these costs.

https://ja.ma/4eQizjM
Figure. Algorithm for How to Assist Patients With Unaffordable Prescription Drug Costs
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tmprowell.bsky.social
🧵 Brief user guide to #HCWvsHunger:
🍎Who: Healthcare workers & anyone who wants to fight hunger w/ us
🍎What: friendly annual competition btwn #MedTwitter teams to see who can raise the most 💰for food banks/hunger orgs
🍎When: 11/28-12/3
🍎Where: HCWvsHunger.org
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jama.com
Text message reminders targeting patients who delay refilling their cardiovascular medications did not improve medication adherence based on pharmacy refill data or reduce clinical events at 12 months.

ja.ma/4irtinM
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oncodaily.bsky.social
DART hits the target again - Razelle Kurzrock

oncodaily.com/blog/razelle...

#Cancer #OncoDaily #Oncology #Medicine #Health
Razelle Kurzrock: DART hits the target again - OncoDaily
Razelle Kurzrock: DART hits the target again / Adam Walter, Andrew Poklepovic, cancer, Charles D Blanke, Christine M. McLeod, Christopher W Ryan, Elad Sharon,
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drsgraff.bsky.social
Julia Maues @itsnotpink.bsky.social highlights all the ways #TheRightDoseInitiative benefits patients, physicians (shown), and payors—who pay for less sick visits and hospital stays from toxicity. #SABCS24
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stage4kelly.bsky.social
So happy to support my friend @itsnotpink.bsky.social as she brings the @The_Right_Dose patient expert perspective on dose optimization to #SABCS24
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tmprowell.bsky.social
#SABCS24 #bcsm #OncSky #SurgSky

Dr. R Hills: Meta-analysis of 4 older RCTs of immediate vs deferred surgery in women w/ operable ER+ #breastcancer receiving adjuvant tamoxifen. Immed surgery ⬇️ local progression, distant mets, & BC mortality. NNT <7 to prevent 1 BC death.
cc @oncoalert.bsky.social
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swog.org
New Trial Alert! The PROSPECT-Lung trial is a new @NCI study looking to improve treatment for patients with #lungcancer. Researchers aim to explore new ways to enhance survival rates & quality of life. Learn more, visit bit.ly/PROSPECTLung #NCI #NCTN #LCsm AllianceNCTN.org @swog.org
Exploring advanced treatment options for operable non-small cell lung cancer
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drdonsdizon.bsky.social
1/4 @swog.org lung cancer trial, PRAGMATICA, closes early! This randomized trial enrolled 800 volunteers w stage 3-4 lung cancer in 21 months (goal was 700 in 24m). Tested chemo vs ramicirumab/pembrolizumab. Not applicable to every trial, but...
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columbiacancer.bsky.social
Congratulations to @drdawnhershman.bsky.social, who was recently awarded the David Karnofsky Science of Oncology Award, part of @ascocancer.bsky.social 's 2025 Special Awards which recognizes "tremendous contributions to the oncology community."

Read more: connection.asco.org/do/asco-cong...
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grocquemd.bsky.social
Grateful for the opportunity to partner with this cast of characters (missed you Fumiko!) to support an ASCO Young Investigator Award for Health Services Research for next year… and for the excellent party hosted by @conquercancer.bsky.social
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drdonsdizon.bsky.social
I shared the ASCO stage with Dr Dawn Hershman when we were both awarded a career development award as we were starting our careers. Amazing to share the stage with her again as we are awarded once more at #ASCO25. Truly honored and excited to do so.
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What is your why? This is mine 🥹
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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · May 30
I shared the ASCO stage with Dr Dawn Hershman when we were both awarded a career development award as we were starting our careers. Amazing to share the stage with her again as we are awarded once more at #ASCO25. Truly honored and excited to do so.
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