Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Coussens on being honored with the 2025 @metastasisresearch.bsky.social's Women in Science Research award for her exceptional, demonstrable contribution to scientific discovery in the field of metastasis research.

Dr. Jennifer Raybin and FNP Kelly Anderson published a study on post-treatment support for childhood cancer survivors. The study details the creation and rollout of a virtual, interdisciplinary survivorship clinic, launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47yeyyJ

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 🤍 Here are 🔟 facts to know about lung cancer.

“These new technologies give us a window into how cancer forms and progresses, which opens the door to understanding early cancer, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and even predicting cancer initiation.” - Dr. Luiz Bertassoni on new #OHSUResearch: https://bit.ly/3WC1wew

“We expected to find some variations in polypectomy technique, but the results were surprising; overall, cold snare usage was lower than expected, given that this is the recommended method for removing most small polyps.” - Dr. Seth Crockett (via @medscape.com): https://wb.md/4o9v5jz

Spooky season success! 🎃👻 The Maxson Lab brought the Halloween flair and festive fun to the office this year! 📸 Dr. Julia Maxson

The Byrne lab's findings suggest that improving CD4+ T cell activation in future immunotherapies will improve outcomes for patients who have historically been resistant to immune-targeting treatments. #OHSUResearch (via @theaacr.bsky.social#OHSUResearch: https://bit.ly/3Jodsxo

A study led by Dr. Seth Crocket finds that fewer than 60% of procedures use the recommended technique for removing colon polyps smaller than 1 cm. #OHSUResearch (via @medscape.com#OHSUResearch: https://wb.md/4o9v5jz

Honored to still be in the fight against cancer. Go get screened!

Using the immune system to fight cancer has revolutionized how scientists treat tumors, but this approach is not effective for all patients. A new study by Dr. Katelyn Byrne and team shines light on an underinvestigated immune cell, the CD4+ T cell (via @theaacr.bsky.social): https://bit.ly/3Jodsxo

Today, @portland-gov.bsky.social observed Breast Cancer Awareness Month by bringing together leaders, professionals, nonprofit partners, and youth advocates to emphasize the importance of early detection, equitable access to care, and community support for everyone facing #BreastCancer.

Drs. Lisa Coussens and David Huang were both recognized at this past weekend's @nam.edu induction ceremony. Both were elected to @nam.edu in 2024 due to their contributions to the fields of cancer research and eye disease diagnosis and care, respectively. 🙌

Fall foliage is in full force on Marquam Hill 🍂🍃🍁

“They knew exactly what to do, and they did it. I was afforded a future because of those wonderful people.” Lisa Sayer, who received specialized treatment for complex abdominal cancer, is forever grateful for the care she received. Learn more about Lisa's story ⤵️

Many thanks @americancancersoc.bsky.social for today’s policy breakfast @ @ohsuknight.bsky.social. Speakers shared powerful insights on advancing cancer research amid historic funding uncertainty. We must ensure that our groundbreaking PNW research continues to improve lives locally & globally.

“They knew exactly what to do, and they did it. I was afforded a future because of those wonderful people.” Lisa Sayer, who received specialized treatment for complex abdominal cancer, is forever grateful for the care she received. Learn more about Lisa's story ⤵️

Join us this fall to raise awareness for #BreastCancer and #LungCancer. Early detection is crucial in the fight against cancer. OHSU is offering breast and lung cancer screenings as part of the Pink and Pearl Campaign on Oct. 17 and Nov. 7. Pre-registration required: https://bit.ly/4edIthO

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.

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.

“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):

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷 Here are 5️⃣ facts to know about breast cancer.

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

#GiveCancerHell mobile wallpapers now available 📲

“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

“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

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.

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 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

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 ⤵️

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 ⤵️

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.

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...

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

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

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

Collaborations are key in our battle against cancer. On Thursday, we had the privilege of hosting Lance Armstrong and Next Ventures at @ohsuknight.bsky.social. Discussions centered on whole person health solutions and partnering to #GiveCancerHell. 📸 Liz Kreutz

Calling all cancer researchers! Join us, @ohsuknight.bsky.social and @stanford.edu at this year's Early Detection of Cancer Conference for the cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary science that is shaping the future of cancer early detection. Check out the agenda and register: cruk.ink/3UR67Zu

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 🩵 Here are 4️⃣ facts to know about prostate cancer. Share these with a friend, a family member, or a loved one.

“The most modifiable factor for getting skin cancer is exposure to UV radiation. Being at altitude, you’re closer to the sun, so just by being outside in the sun you get exposed to more UV radiation.” - Dr. Elizabeth Berry on the risk of #Melanoma in mountain communities (Idaho Mountain Express):

“To move from this study to an AI tool that recognizes vocal fold lesions, we would train models using an even larger dataset of voice recordings, labeled by professionals.” - Dr. Phillip Jenkins on using AI to help detect #LaryngealCancer #OHSUResearch: https://bit.ly/4fH4NBP

“We shouldn’t be afraid of being outrageously ambitious and doing something great in Oregon.” Dr. Brian Druker joined OPB's "Think Out Loud" to discuss what Phil and Penny Knight's $2 billion donation will mean for cancer care in Oregon. #GiveCancerHell

A study led by OHSU and Portland State University finds cancerous vocal fold lesions could exert a subtle influence over the sound of a person's voice, which could help catch #LaryngealCancer earlier than current methods. #OHSUResearch: https://bit.ly/4fH4NBP

“It tells us there’s a signal here. We wouldn’t have expected these rates of high-risk adenomas, which are cancer precursor lesions, in an age group like this.” - Dr. David Lieberman on the possibility of extreme exercise being linked to #ColonCancer:

Dr. Elizabeth Berry weighs in on the risk of #Melanoma in mountain communities (via The Idaho Mountain Express):

What will Phil and Penny Knight's $2 billion donation mean for cancer care in Oregon? Dr. Brian Druker joined @opb.org's "Think Out Loud" to discuss. #GiveCancerHell

"I would run through a brick wall for you!" Dan Lanning's voiceover in the #GiveCancerHell video inspired Dr. Brian Druker to call the Oregon Football Head Coach 🤝

Employees gathered on the Mackenzie Hall lawn to recognize their incredible work and to toast to the Knight's historic gift. It was a time for fellowship, reflection on what had been accomplished, and the opportunities that lay ahead. Together, we will #GiveCancerHell.

"We couldn’t be more excited about the transformational potential of this work for humanity." - Phil and Penny Knight on their historic $2 billion gift to @ohsuknight.bsky.social to transform the future of cancer care and set a new standard globally. #GiveCancerHell

Phil and Penny Knight announced today a record-breaking $2 billion gift to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute to transform the future of cancer care and set a new standard globally. Thank you to Phil and Penny Knight for their incredible generosity. #GiveCancerHell

This fight is and always will be personal. Together let's #GiveCancerHell