I’ve been a doctor for a quarter-century. I care 1000x more about whether you are curious, kind, earnest, & communicate well with both patients & colleagues than whether you have any publications when you apply to med school/residency/fellowship. #MedTwitter #AcademicTwitter

In addition to the latest cancer research that will change practice, #ASCO24 will give you practical tools to have meaningful conversations w/ your patients about goals of care & prognosis, and to expertly manage symptoms to improve the patient experience. brnw.ch/21wJi2V

Wendy Vogel, MSN, FNP, AOCNP, FAPO, on the Evolving Role of Advanced Practice Providers in Oncology Care ascopost.com/videos/2024-nc… #oncology #advancedpracticeproviders #advancedpractitioners wendy vogel #NCCN2024 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) APSHO

We’ve issued new standards for #survivorship care for people affected by advanced or metastatic cancer. ➡️ brnw.ch/21wJiB0 #SurvOnc

This is a TRAVESTY. Even the FDA Commissioner knows that shortages exist because these low-cost generics lose money to make. I've said this in testimony to Congress 12+ years ago & last year. Time to act Congress Energy and Commerce Committee & Senate Finance Cmte!!!
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In #DrugDevelopment , we don’t always know what we don’t know, but what’s guaranteed is that there’s something. #OncTwitter

How would you rate your work-life balance as a hematology/oncology AP?

Please include some patients with “marker-negative” tumors in early #drugdevelopment . Drugs often have more targets than we know, & sometimes the first target we find isn’t even the best one. It’s a lot more resource-intensive to go back & figure this out. #OncTwitter

“It’s one thing if a rushed server forgets the fries with your burger. It’s another entirely if the pressure to act fast leads to wrongful denials of payment for vital care.”

Report shows Cigna allotted 4 min for prior auth, 2-5 min for most drug requests propublica.org/article/cigna-…

Advancements and Challenges in the Treatment of AML | American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/ED… #ASCO24 Mikkael A. Sekeres MD, MS Aaron Gerds MD, MS Pedro C Barata, MD MSc FACP Hope Rugo

Last week I lost a dear patient (among other things she was a talented and prolific author)

She inscribed one of her books for me like this 👇🏻

Whatever this week may bring here’s to being a light in the darkness and remembering those who shine on to guide us

#MondayMotivation

Our 2023-24 season comes to a close

#CapsRangers

A new U.S. tool maps where heat will be dangerous for your health. As summer temperatures peak, HeatRisk will provide color-coded warnings and safety tips.
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State-Of-The-Art Advancements on Cancer Vaccines and Biomarkers | American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/ED… #ASCO24 Pedro C Barata, MD MSc FACP Hope Rugo

Even if you missed the fly-In, you can still help! Contact your legislators and ask them to push through #PBMreform now.
Visit bit.ly/4bgWXeZ to learn how.

#communitypharmacy

Guidelines for management of cancer associated VTE ashpublications.org/bloodadvances/… @annafalanga19 Alok Khorana, MD ICTHIC ASH @marccarrier1 ISTH OncoAlert ASCO Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center University of Washington ICTHIC Magazine Duke Cancer Much more to learn at 2024 International Conf on Thromb & Hemostasis in Cancer

Set a new program record with the #NFLDraft in our backyard!

#ProBlue

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Mission accomplished: 50 states in 19 days. A heartfelt thank you to everyone I encountered on my tour who took the time to share their causes with me. To the Raising Men & Women LC family, thank you for your unwavering support throughout this journey! Now, I’m headed back home,…