Harpist Nancy O’Brien spoke with us about the importance of music therapy, and why she loves playing for patients at UChicago Medicine.

ICYMI: The Lancet's Commission outlines its suggested pathway for addressing #BreastCancer challenges-- featuring Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade as one of the authors!

Are you or your loved one thinking about joining a #BreastCancer clinical trial but don't know which one to join or how it benefits you? Checkout this great article featuring Rita Nanda MD, Director, Breast Oncology Program at UChicago Medicine.
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Register today for a groundbreaking, in-person accredited continuing education conference that elevate your practice by providing cutting-edge knowledge and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. UChicagoCancerCenter
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Check out this new paper by Michael Drazer on FLT3 agonists and secondary heme malignancies!

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New publication in The Lancet Haematology with Toyosi Odenike as co-author focused on clinical trial endpoints in myelofibrosis!

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Great article on dose optimization of new drugs in cancer treatment from Mark Ratain and colleagues!

New publication in Blood Advances featuring Wendy Stock as co-author focused on response to inotuzumab based on molecular features!

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SNEAK PEEK! Get a behind-the-scenes preview of the brand-new UChicago Medicine Crown Point multispecialty care center, which opens April 29! Dr. blase polite, physician-in-chief of Northwest Indiana, shares what this means for cancer patients who live in the community! #AtTheForefront

Register for the 17th International Workshop on Breast Imaging to learn about latest clinical, scientific, and technological advancements in breast imaging.
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Register today for a groundbreaking, in-person accredited continuing education conference that elevate your practice by providing cutting-edge knowledge and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. UChicagoCancerCenter
#TheUChicago2024AYAOncologySymposium
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🌟Exciting news alert! Scott Oakes, MD has been named Vice Dean for Clinical Science Research of UChicago Biological Sciences & UChicago Pritzker School of Medicine. His expertise and leadership will undoubtedly elevate research efforts to new heights. Join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved appointment!🎉

Joshua Fein Greg Roloff University of Chicago Hematology/Oncology Mariam Nawas Justin Kaner Alexandra Gomez A. Human Genetics @ UChicago Our group UChicagoCancerCenter previously analyzed various NGS panels for hereditary hem malignancies and found they are highly variable in quality and haven't really improved over time

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What happens when germline predisposition and BMT collide? There often isn’t enough time for donor germline eval before allo. We developed an institutional roadmap with some novel, practical diagnostic maneuvers University of Chicago Hematology/Oncology. Michael Drazer Mariam Nawas

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Excellent discussion by Maria Garassino, MD (Marina Garassino) in a clinical trial plenary session focused on diagnosis and treatment considerations in non small cell lung carcinoma.
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Fantastic talk by Tom Gajewski, MD, PhD, highlighting the importance of myeloid cells in #TME in enhancing the efficacy of immunotherapies.
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Steering Committee member Steven J. Chmura convened the AACR Radiation Science and Medicine Working Group Town Hall this evening at #AACR24 . The meeting included a discussion of 'Advancing Radiation Oncology with Artificial Intelligence.'