Lung cancer patients who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine within a few months of immunotherapy lived nearly twice as long as unvaccinated patients. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cancer-immunotherapy-mrna-covid-vaccines

Important to see the acknowledgement of cancer dormancy & that top journals continue to highlight & publish on this topic. This problem is now studied in major Institutions worldwide. Congrats to all who work in this space! It is making & will make a difference! www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Lab-grown lung models have traditionally been grown from a mixture of cells, making it hard to tell how a disease or treatment will affect an individual person. These new models by @maxgg.bsky.social’s team and AlveoliX are grown from a single person’s stem cells ⤵️ www.crick.ac.uk/news/2026-01...

Amid federal funding cuts- and often controversial changes in guidance, 15 state and territorial leaders have come together to create the Governor’s Public Health Alliance. Here’s what to know about the new coalition. ja.ma/4smyVbH

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered how certain proteins that become exposed on dying tumour cells can be detected by the immune system, alerting it to the cancer’s presence and prompting an immune response. www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-12...

New research adds to growing evidence that the nervous system plays a role in cancer growth. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/lung-cancer-brain-neuron

Makes a difference. A Lay Health Worker–Led Symptom Intervention and Acute Care Use in Older Adults With Cancer url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Radiotherapy With a 12-Gene Expression Assay for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #DCIS

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–Induced Diabetes Across Trials That Included PD-1 or PD-L1 Agents url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

A 🆕 ACC Scientific Statement on the management of #cvPAD in adults w/ diabetes adds context to the 2024 ACC/AHA Lower Extremity PAD Guideline & "emphasizes a modern, evidence-based approach to care" starting w/ screening & advancing through treatment. More: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3YxYJDU #CardioSky

Natural daylight during office hours improves glucose control and whole-body substrate metabolism "Natural daylight exposure has a positive metabolic impact on individuals with type 2 diabetes and could support the treatment of metabolic diseases." www.cell.com/cell-metabol...

ICYMI: Watch Joseph A. Sparano, MD, FACP discuss initial findings from a public-private partnership between ECOG-ACRIN & Caris Life Sciences to improve recurrence risk assessment in early-stage #BreastCancer using #ArtificialIntelligence. Video via MedPage Today: bit.ly/48R3uNN #bcsm #AI #SABCS25

Inspired by a @nejm.org piece by Drs Brian Garibaldi and Steven Russell, I add my two cents on the physical examination. Because limitations notwithstanding, it still matters. blogs.nejm.org/hiv-id-obser...

A growing movement seeks to ensure all clinicians are equipped to care for older adults. Learn more about the push for universal #geriatrics training. ja.ma/4aqR5mi

Does sugar really “feed” cancer, or is that an oversimplified myth? 🍬🧬We break down what science actually says about added vs natural sugars, insulin resistance, inflammation, and cancer risk—plus what it means for patients in treatment and survivorship: buff.ly/GdsFHxN #CancerCare #Mythbusting

A new investigation from @kffhealthnews.org finds that Genesis HealthCare, a nursing home chain with a large footprint in New Hampshire, used bankruptcy and delays to avoid paying out settlements following injuries and deaths in their custody.

RCT: In patients with #Chagas-related #HFrEF, sacubitril/valsartan did not reduce rates of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization compared with enalapril. ja.ma/4aex1mK

Stanford Medicine researchers found that tiny cancer-linked DNA circles “hitchhike” on chromosomes to spread during cell division. Blocking this attachment may offer a new avenue for future cancer therapies. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...

Leif Ellisen, MD, PhD, will moderate a Translational Workshop on advances in spatial omics at #SABCS25. Read a preview in SABCS Meeting News: buff.ly/swYtzxh

Although the sample size was small, it’s great to see research conducted in this important area! Biomarker-guided cardio protection for pts treated w/anthracyclines @icosociety.bsky.social @pallonccop.bsky.social #oncologynursing jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Approximately 5 million adult #Medicaid beneficiaries risk losing coverage due to HR 1's work requirements, with a substantial portion having chronic conditions, particularly among those aged 50 to 64. ja.ma/48zuXo5

💬 Viewpoint: The proposed federal budget and legislative actions, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, threaten health care coverage and prevention programs for patients with #HIV, with over 40% relying on #Medicaid for access. ja.ma/49DMGMl

More than half were unaware. ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

Showed positive results. ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

Federal loan use among US medical students increased from 2008 to 2020 as tuition rose 38%. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act now caps federal loans and eliminates Graduate PLUS Loans, with greatest impact on low-income and out-of-state students. #MedEd ja.ma/4rmFOJB

New open-access article in Supportive Care in Cancer: Intermittent pneumatic compression devices for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema—a systematic review and meta-analysis link.springer.com/article/10.1... #SuppOnc

In this MASCC Short Talk, Prof. Clifton Thornton discusses highlights from our session on transdisciplinary approaches to supportive care. Watch now: vimeo.com/1140850519?s... #SuppOnc

Flu shots aren’t perfect, but they are by far the best way to prevent flu, reduce its severity and avoid complications. That’s why I get the shot every year and make sure my family does as well. If you haven’t gotten this season’s shot yet, make an appointment or talk to your doctor today.

From innovative treatments to the future of care, Dr. Jill Lacy joins #YaleCancerAnswers to discuss groundbreaking advances against #pancreaticcancer. #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth ▪️ Listen live on WNPR ▪️ Download Apple Podcasts ▪️ Watch on YouTube

Pathogenic variants in key cancer susceptibility genes were detected in 5% of US adults in the All of Us study, exceeding prior estimates and highlighting race-based differences in prevalence. ja.ma/47UCKwD

CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Early Safety in Recurrent Brain/Leptomeningeal Mets From HER2+ Breast Cancer @cityofhope.bsky.social @neuroonc.bsky.social #SNO25 #bcsm #oncology www.onclive.com/view/car-t-c...

New open-access article in Supportive Care in Cancer: From supportive care to strategic intervention: toward a multidisciplinary approach to cutaneous adverse events in cancer treatment link.springer.com/article/10.1... #SuppOnc

Amid federal funding cuts- and often controversial changes in guidance, 15 state and territorial leaders have come together to create the Governor’s Public Health Alliance. Here’s what to know about the new coalition.

How does the tumor microenvironment change as cancer progresses - & which cells appear, persist, or disappear along the way? Excited to share our new study on the #TME answering this question! Great collaboration with the Hausser lab 🧪🧬🔬 Open access link: www.cell.com/iscience/ful... Read more ⏬

In the wake of a cancer diagnosis, the focus is on the patient, but November’s National Family Caregivers Month reminds us to spotlight the caregivers who take notes, sit through long chemo hours, and support loved ones at home through tough treatments. https://bit.ly/3XC9k0a

We talk about survival, Patients talk about life. We must learn patients’ language…

For more than two decades, scientists have studied whether vaccines cause autism. The answer has been consistent: there’s no evidence they do. I compiled a list of 14 studies, covering more than 10 million children, that find no link between vaccines and autism.

Co-expression often leads to immune response evasion.

In this MASCC Short Talk, Prof. Raymond Chan shares some key highlights of the work presented at #MASCC25 around patient navigation. Watch now: vimeo.com/1138959256?s... #SuppOnc

Regarding the use of ACT.

Meta-analysis: #SGLT2 inhibitors slow kidney decline consistently across CKD severity and albuminuria range, supporting their routine use for kidney health. #KidneyWK @asnkidney.bsky.social ja.ma/3JqqaMi

🎗️ October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! 💗The MRS honors survivors and researchers, including our MRS president, Dr. Alana Welm, who recently received Innovator of the Year award for advancing & sharing patient-derived breast cancer models enabling precision medicine. bit.ly/493BMiL

The Week in Cancer News: Some COVID-19 vaccines may strengthen immunotherapy's effectiveness, an antibody-drug conjugate and an immune checkpoint inhibitor improve survival for patients with bladder cancer, and more. buff.ly/Rt5VfsP

📢 #ACCFIT & #ACCEarlyCareer: Are you passionate about improving CV care in rural communities? Help lead impactful, community-based research & drive progress in ❤️ health. Apply for the Thad & Gerry Waites Rural CV Research Fellowship by Oct. 22! 🔗 bit.ly/473XX5v #ACCHealthEquity #CardioSky #MedSky

Approximately 5 million adult #Medicaid beneficiaries risk losing coverage due to HR 1's work requirements, with a substantial portion having chronic conditions, particularly among those aged 50 to 64. ja.ma/4mQpVHW

2026 PhD recruitment is now open. As well as our main PhD recruitment, which is open to all, we are pleased to be offering scholarships for candidates of Black or mixed Black heritage. Learn more and apply on our website: www.crick.ac.uk/careers-stud...

New open-access article in Supportive Care in Cancer: Evaluating the role of montelukast on doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients link.springer.com/article/10.1... #SuppOnc #bcsm