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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

2 years

At an @theNCI town hall with staff this morning, I shared that I’ve been very recently diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early #BreastCancer . My prognosis is very favorable. To anyone with cancer today: I am truly in this together with you. #bcsm

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I am thrilled to begin my work at @theNCI today. With President Biden’s passion and commitment to the Cancer Moonshot, the opportunities to partner across the cancer community to improve the outlook for people with cancer are unprecedented.

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6 years

Notice anything unusual about my mom's class in medical school? #WomenInSTEM #WomeninScience #InternationalWomensDay #ProudSon

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

2 years

I have decided to step down from my position as the National Cancer Institute Director, effective April 29th. Working at @theNCI has been the highlight of my career. I am honored to have had the chance to serve my country alongside so many talented scientists and administrators.

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

2 years

Today is my last day at NCI and this is my last post from this account. Serving as NCI Director has been an honor and the highlight of my career. I am committed to #EndCancerAsWeKnowIt and our paths will cross again. So, I’m not saying goodbye, but “until we meet again.” - Ned

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

10 months

Hello! I am honored to be opening this chapter at @theNCI ! We have incredible opportunities to make a real impact and change the landscape of #cancer . With @POTUS ’s support, we are poised to advance progress for everyone affected by cancer. #CancerMoonshot 1/3

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4 years

Tony so articulately states what we are all thinking.

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4 years

Dr. Fauci says health care workers are “brave warriors”: “The American public owe a phenomenal debt of gratitude to these people and they should just salute them in every way you can”

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

5 years

As Hollywood celebrates excellence in the film industry with the #Oscars , I’d like to give a shout out to the U.S. cancer research workforce. They’re more likely to be in lab coats than tuxedos and gowns, but make no mistake about it—they are stars. #cancerworkforce #NCIFuture

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2 years

Put simply, I hate cancer. The pain of lost patients and devastated families drives me to improve how we develop interventions and deliver #CancerCare for all. We must challenge conventional thinking and remove arbitrary restrictions. #CancerResearch #CancerMoonshot

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4 years

Cancer diagnoses are sharply down during the pandemic, but cancer incidence is not. This suggests we’ll see delayed diagnosis and upstaging, which could mean worse outcome. Let’s all agree to not let that happen.

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4 years

Nice @BostonGlobe article from @GlobeLizK about @BIDMChealth study on decreases in MI/CVA/cancer diagnoses in the #COVID19 era, with a quote from yours truly about what we are already seeing with respect to some later presentations of heme malignancies

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6 years

(1/3) Change is good, but bittersweet. It is difficult for me to say goodbye to @theNCI family as I head to @FDA to serve as acting commissioner. Rest assured that our shared goals for patients and the public’s health will translate into my new duties.

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

6 years

We @theNCI are thinking of @SenJohnMcCain and family as he transitions from medical treatment into the care of loved ones. We are inspired by his compassion and bravery and grateful for the many years of public service.

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

6 years

For decades, Alex Trebek has enlightened and educated the nation through Jeopardy. By courageously sharing his diagnosis and raising awareness about pancreatic cancer, he continues to serve the public. Thank you, Alex. You are a national treasure.

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

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4 years

#NewProfilePic Stay safe out there!

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

5 years

It’s great to be back at @theNCI ! As I have said before, I believe the role of NCI Director may be the best job in government.

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

2 years

Since sharing my #BreastCancer diagnosis, I’ve received so much support and empathy from across the #CancerCare and #CancerResearch communities, and for that, I am very #grateful . Thank you, everyone, for your well wishes!

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2 years

No words can sufficiently capture Dr. Fauci's impact on our Nation's #PublicHealth . His 54 years of selfless public service at the @NIH , advising seven U.S. Presidents, have helped countless people to live healthier lives. Thank you, Tony.

Statement by Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.

Dr. Fauci announces he is stepping down.

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

6 years

John McCain showed strength and dignity in his fight with cancer, as he has fighting for the principles on which our country was founded. NCI will work, in honor of @SenJohnMcCain and all those affected by this disease, to make tomorrow better than today. Rest In Peace, Maverick.

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2 years

I’d like to express my gratitude for the overwhelming welcome from the #CancerResearch community on Twitter, from NCI to our cancer center partners, and beyond. I’m proud to lead the NCI and look forward to working with the larger community during my tenure.

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2 years

My first week at NCI has been inspiring. Having so many new colleagues who are superb public servants committed to #EndCancerAsWeKnowIt is truly motivating. Looking forward to our work ahead! #CancerResearch #CancerMoonshot

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

2 years

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli begins her role as the 16th Director of the National Cancer Institute effective today, Monday, October 3, 2022. Tweets posted from this account hereafter will be hers.

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4 years

As director of @theNCI , I am concerned that delayed and deferred cancer care will increase cancer mortality. The strong, steady progress we have seen the past three decades is at risk.

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4 years

We are very excited to virtually host First Lady Dr. Jill Biden ( @FLOTUS ) at @theNCI today and look forward to sharing our important #CancerResearch work. #WorldCancerDay

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@NCIDirector

1 year

When I joined NCI as Director, @POTUS and @FLOTUS told me that they want to see an all-of-society approach to ending cancer. That is why, today, I’m very excited to announce that @theNCI is unveiling the National Cancer Plan to get us there because #Every1HasARole . 🧵⬇️

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7 years

Yesterday, I was sworn in as @theNCI director. I’m excited & honored to lead the nation’s cancer research efforts.

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1 year

It was so uplifting to catch up with old friends and make new connections across the #CancerResearch community at #AACR23 . As seen in our group photo, @theNCI was very well-represented at the meeting, too! #CancerMoonshot #NationalCancerPlan #Every1HasARole

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@NCIDirector

2 years

On my first Thanksgiving as NCI Director, I am thankful to the immensely driven @theNCI staff and all our #CancerResearch partners for your passion and commitment to ending cancer as we know it. #EndCancerAsWeKnowIt #Thanksgiving

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6 years

Wonderful news about Steve Rosenberg, Jim Allison & Carl June for 2018 @AlbanyMed Prize in Medicine & Biomedical Research. Their development of immunotherapy to treat cancer is being recognized for "altering the course of medical research." Congratulations to 3 Great Scientists!

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@NCIDirector

4 years

The @NIH and @theNCI have lost a giant. Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal was a major figure in the discovery of #HIV , the first to clone the HIV virus, and the most-cited female scientist of the 1980s. Our deepest condolences to her family.

In Memoriam: Flossie Wong-Staal, Ph.D.

The Center for Cancer Research mourns the recent death of past colleague Flossie Wong-Staal. She was a major figure in the discovery of HIV and the first to clone the virus.

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6 years

Congratulations Jim Allison & Tasuku Honjo on winning the #NobelPrize in Medicine. Your findings have ushered in the era of cancer immunotherapy, which along with surgery, radiation and cytotoxic chemotherapy, represents an important fourth modality for treating cancer.

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It was my honor to be sworn in by @SecBecerra today as NCI's 16th Director. Thank you, @NCIDrDougLowy , for being there as well, and for your continued partnership during my first few weeks on the job.

Secretary Xavier Becerra

@SecBecerra

2 years

Great to swear in @NCIDirector Dr. Monica Bertagnolli – already off to a great start – and to thank @NCIDrDougLowy for his work as acting director. Cancer knows no bounds & neither should our efforts to prevent cancer deaths. Together, we'll advance @POTUS ’ Cancer Moonshot.

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7 years

"One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don't throw it away"-- Stephen Hawking. 1942 - 2018

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

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3 years

President @JoeBiden has said multiple times he wants to end cancer as we know it. I believe we can do just that. Thank you @AACR and @AACRPres for facilitating important conversations about how we can work toward this goal. #AACR2021 #NothingWillStopUs

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@NCIDirector

2 years

I am excited that @POTUS intends to appoint Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as the 16th – and first female – director of @theNCI . This is excellent news for NCI and the cancer research community. We are committed to working together to make the transition as seamless as possible.

Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli

@NIHDirector

2 years

(1/2): Pleased @POTUS intends to appoint Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., as next director of @theNCI . Decades of clinical & leadership experience make her ideal to lead #NIH ’s #cancer research efforts & #NIH ’s contribution to the #CancerMoonshot initiative.

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4 years

It was an honor to welcome First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to @theNCI today, the eve of #WorldCancerDay . Thank you, @FLOTUS , for your strong support of the work we do every day to help those with cancer and their loved ones. #CancerResearch #IAmAndIWill

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

4 months

Bags packed and ready for #ASCO24 in the Windy City! Looking forward to a few days of learning, networking, and discussing the latest in cancer research and treatment advancements. See you soon, Chicago! @ASCO @theNCI

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

7 years

NCI is shutdown but this is an “essential” tweet: I’d like to thank @theNCI personnel for their hard work and professional behavior during difficult times. We know our mission (defeat cancer) and won’t let patients down!

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@NCIDirector

2 years

I am excited to continue in my role as NCI Director and will take leave as needed with some extra support from NCI’s leadership team. I’m thankful to be receiving excellent care at @BrighamWomens and @DanaFarber . #bcsm Read my full statement here:

NCI Director Monica Bertagnolli Breast Cancer Diagnosis

A statement from National Cancer Institute Director Monica M. Bertagnolli, M.D., about her recent diagnosis with early breast cancer.

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@NCIDirector

2 years

It was my honor to travel to San Francisco with @FLOTUS on a visit to @UCSFCancer yesterday. We toured the facilities and learned about advances in breast cancer research, and programs supporting cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. #BCSM #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

7 years

“Give me 6 hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening the axe”. - Abe Lincoln on why @theNCI funds #basicscience #PresidentsDay2018

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

3 years

On International Women's Day, I’m reminded of my mother, one of the only two women in her medical school class of 1959. At @theNCI , we celebrate the significant contributions of women in science not just today, but every day. #IWD2022 #WomenInMedicine #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

10 months

A bit about me: I am a #MedicalOncologist and a #PhysicianScientist . My research has focused on the underlying biological drivers of #KidneyCancer and developing approaches to improve patient outcomes. 1/5

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

4 months

When it comes to cancer, we don’t have time to wait. We have to be impatient for our patients. And that’s why we come to #ASCO24 . It’s where we find hope. #EveryCancer #EveryPatient

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

6 years

In his #SOTU , @POTUS highlighted the Nation’s responsibility to address the tragedy of childhood cancer. @TheNCI will lead a new national data initiative to improve outcomes for children with cancer. Let’s change the course of childhood cancer!

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

5 years

Here’s the bottom line: $297 million budget boost for @theNCI in FY 2020 = we are extending paylines and anticipate funding more than 125 additional competing awards this fiscal year than we did in FY 2019. More detail in today’s “Bottom Line” blog post:

FY 2020 Budget Boost for NCI

This NCI Bottom Line blog post highlights what the increase to NCI’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget will mean for research awards and paylines.

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@NCIDirector

2 years

Every year, @theNCI partners with @CDCgov , @AmericanCancer , and @NAACCR to produce the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer. This year’s report shows cancer deaths continued a downward trend between 2015-2019. #CancerAnnualReport

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

4 years

I agree with Scott, but this word “elective” is troublesome. If hospitals need to preserve capacity, then defer procedures that can be safely postponed for many months. But let’s keep doing the “elective” stuff that saves lives (like diagnosing and treating cancer).

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

4 years

On behalf of @theNCI , I’d like to wish you a healthy, safe, and happy holiday season. This year has shown us how crucial scientific research is, and I’m humbled to work with thousands of amazing people at @NIH who've devoted their careers to helping patients and saving lives.

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

9 months

To the cancer community: I’d love to hear from you! What are your priorities related to #CancerResearch , #CancerTreatment , or other topics in 2024?

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@NCIDirector

4 years

A first-ever @theNCI -led study on #NSCLC #LungCancer published today in @NEJM shows that nationwide mortality rates for NSCLC, the most common lung cancer, have fallen sharply due primarily to recent treatment advances.

New treatments spur drop in lung cancer death rate

Mortality rates from the most common lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), have fallen sharply in the United States in recent years, due primarily to recent advances in treatment, an NCI...

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

6 years

My wife, who is a physician too, made sure I got my flu shot. It not only protects me, but the people around me, including patients with cancer who have vulnerable immune systems. #WhyIFightFlu

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3 years

Huge news for #CancerResearch from the G7! @POTUS Biden and PM @BorisJohnson announced a first ever Bilateral US-UK Cancer Summit. Int'l cooperation is key for our goal to End Cancer As We Know It. We look forward to engaging with our UK colleagues.

Joint Statement on the Visit to the United Kingdom of the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President...

Today, President Biden visited the U.K. at the invitation of the Prime Minister and in advance of the G7 Summit. The President and the Prime Minister set

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

4 years

Yesterday I joined Drs. Steve Rosenberg, @NCITomMisteli , @NCIBillDahut , and Hyunmi Halas for an exciting tour of @theNCI 's new state of the art Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) production facility, which will expand our ability to conduct cellular #immunotherapy . Coming 2021!

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

5 years

There has been an emerging interest in cytokine release syndrome (CRS) because of #COVID19 . CRS is well-described in patients with certain cancers as a direct complication or as a side effect to certain types of therapies, such as CAR T-cell therapy.

NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

NCI's Dictionary of Cancer Terms provides easy-to-understand definitions for words and phrases related to cancer and medicine.

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@NCIDirector

4 years

During the #COVID19 pandemic, getting your flu shot is more important than ever. I got a #flushot not only to protect myself, but also those around me, and to help reduce the burden on our healthcare system. #FluVaccine #GetVaccinated #FluFighter   #FoilTheFlu #FightFlu #Influenza

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

2 years

The President’s Budget for FY24 proposes $716M for @theNCI 's #CancerMoonshot research efforts, a $500M increase. This represents a critical investment toward reducing the cancer death rate by half within 25 years and improving the lives of people with cancer and cancer survivors.

Jill Biden

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2 years

Joe’s 2024 budget proposes robust investments in the Cancer Moonshot to support cancer research, detection, and prevention. Together, across party lines, we can build a world where people live longer, healthier, happier lives. It’s ambitious — but it’s within our reach.

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

6 months

#AACR24 in one word: WOW! I was honored to speak at today’s Opening Ceremony. You could feel the energy from the audience—an exciting start to what promises to be a fabulous meeting!

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8 months

Although women are much more broadly represented in the cancer research workplace today, there are still both overt + subtle challenges to a woman chasing her dream. We need to recognize and address these barriers when we find them. #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #WomenInMedicine

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2 years

I am grateful that I had access to effective screening and caught this early. I will need surgery and possibly additional treatment for my cancer, which appears to be confined to the breast. #bcsm #CancerScreening

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Found Dr Steve Rosenberg at #AACR2 , and congratulated him on winning this year’s Pezcoller Award for his pioneering work in cancer immunotherapy. #Legend @NCIResearchCtr

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"The basic science work of cancer is not done. We have a much better understanding of cancer now than at any time in human history, but we must also admit that we need more fundamental research. The focus has to be on investigator initiated discovery." #ASTRO18

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@NCIDirector

4 years

Happy #FourthofJuly ! Even during a rough year for public health, it is a great privilege to work on behalf of the American public to end cancer suffering.

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@NCIDirector

2 years

Bottom Line: Sustained support from Congress allows @theNCI to raise paylines for R01 and ESI grants. As a result, in FY 2023, NCI expects to issue more than 100 additional R01 and ESI awards than last year.

NCI Funds More Research Grants

In fiscal year 2023, generous support from Congress allows NCI to raise paylines and offer more awards for R01 and early-stage investigator grants.

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5 years

Totally know what socks I am wearing to my first hearing for FDA!

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

2 years

Happy New Year! I wish everyone a happy, healthy, safe, and peaceful 2023. It will be a great year of progress toward our goal to lower the burden of cancer for all and #EndCancerAsWeKnowIt .

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We oncologists have been trained to give corticosteroids “like ketchup at a fast food restaurant”-for nausea, pain, fatigue, anorexia etc. Maybe it is time for a re-think...

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Baseline use of 10 mg or more of prednisone associated with worse outcomes in NSCLC patients treated with PD-L1 blockade #immunoonc #lcsm

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In the spirit of #Thanksgiving , I want to express my gratitude to the many cancer researchers who work passionately & tirelessly to advance #cancerresearch . Together we can help improve people’s lives.

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Dr. Kimryn Rathmell

@NCIDirector

2 years

Yesterday, this account surpassed twenty thousand followers (and counting)! As public servants, one of our most important duties is to engage in a transparent manner with the communities we serve across as many channels as possible. This is just the beginning! #CancerMoonshot

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@NCIDirector

7 years

In observance of #WomensHistoryMonth , I want to share my gratitude to Henrietta Lacks. Her cancer cells are the source of the HeLa cell line, regarded as one of the most important in medical research history. Learn more about her contribution to science:

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@NCIDirector

4 years

I was devastated to learn the news of Justice Ginsburg’s death from pancreatic cancer. Cancer causes much suffering, even for an American Icon, but she did not let cancer slow her down in her work for the American people. #RIPRBG

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@NCIDirector

6 years

Pleased to announce a new resource for cancer researchers: NCTN Navigator includes 80+ clinical trials, 50,000+ patients & 600,000+ specimens. Researchers can search the past 20 years & request specimens from Phase 3 trials that were published.

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@NCIDirector

2 years

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share kind messages of support. Our #CancerResearch and #CancerCare community is amazing. In the weeks ahead, I will keep updating you here on our important work.

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@NCIDirector

4 years

Thank you, President Biden. Your administration’s support of scientists and researchers is strongly appreciated by all of us in the #CancerResearch community. As you say, together we are committed to the fight against cancer.

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@POTUS

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The fight against cancer is personal for my family, like it is for millions. But I’m confident that with the strength of dedicated scientists and researchers, tireless health care workers, and brave families like yours, we’ll win this fight once and for all. #WorldCancerDay

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Every one of today’s cancer therapies is available because of #clinicaltrials , but trials are increasingly challenging. It’s time to modernize. See the @JAMA_current viewpoint I co-authored with @NCITreatment ’s Jim Doroshow. A vision for moving forward.

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I have also enrolled in a #ClinicalTrial focused on diagnoses and am pleased that my experience will contribute to the ever-expanding knowledge base about cancer and inform advances in #CancerCare . #bcsm #CancerResearch

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Welcome to 2024! Time for resolutions. Whether that’s to catch up on cancer health screening, or joining me in #walktowork #biketowork , it is all part of how each of us prevents cancer and lives healthier lives. #HappyNewYear

Physical Activity and Cancer Fact Sheet

A fact sheet that summarizes evidence linking physical activity (including exercise) to reduced cancer risk and sedentary behavior (including prolonged sitting) to increased cancer risk.

www.cancer.gov

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6 years

With so many new and promising cancer treatments being developed, the need for clinical trials to efficiently and effectively test them has never been greater. Read more about our clinical trial expansion

Making Cancer Clinical Trials Available to More Patients

NCI is expanding eligibility criteria for cancer clinical trials in the hope that more patients will join trials, leading to more rapid advances in cancer care.

www.cancer.gov

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Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I'm thankful to be back at the helm at @theNCI and for the incredible team I get to work with every day to make progress in #CancerResearch .

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Yesterday was a special, impactful day in my experience as @theNCI director. I thought I would share some highlights: 1/

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(1/3) Today is my last day as Director of @theNCI . On Monday, I’ll be stepping in as acting commissioner of @US_FDA .

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5 years

Another successful @theNCI Town Hall! I say this frequently, but I can’t stress it enough: I feel like I have the best job in the federal government. I’m grateful to lead such a dedicated and talented group. #CancerWorkforce #NCIFuture

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@willgiardino This makes me crazy too. If someone won’t share a murine line made with @theNCI funding, feel free to let us know. Patients expect federally funded scientists to cooperate.

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4 years

We share your commitment to end cancer as we know it, @POTUS Biden. @theNCI remains determined to harness the nation’s 71 NCI-designated Cancer Centers in accelerating progress for all people with cancer. They deserve nothing less and #NothingWillStopUs . #CancerResearch

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Biden says U.S. will seek to 'end cancer as we know it' after Covid pandemic

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This certainly is a big room with lots of seats! @NCIDrDoug & I look forward to seeing you at the #AACR19 Opening Ceremony tomorrow. It begins bright and early at 8 am in Hall A.

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Excited to see @US_FDA ’s approval of #larotrectinib for adults & children with cancer whose tumors have specific TRK gene fusions. Promising treatment for a diversity of cancer types. And with such a development, important to highlight NCI’s long involvement.

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COVID has transformed outpatient cancer care, driving an unprecedented adoption of telehealth. @theNCI intends to study what this means for patients. Send us your thoughts on the important research questions via our RFI

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Thanks to @ASCO for having me discuss @theNCI at #ASCO18 . Appreciate the opportunity to reflect on the past several months and share my thoughts on the power and promise of #cancerresearch & #NCIFuture .

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It was a pleasure to honor Harold Varmus today for his leadership of @theNCI from 2010 to 2015. He is a trailblazing scientist and leader and I’m glad to benefit from the insights he’s shared with me. Many thanks to @FNIH_Org for making this portrait possible.

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In FY2019, we plan to increase @theNCI support for research project grants, stay true to the vision of #CancerMoonshot , & prioritize #CancerWorkforce training. In my Cancer Currents blog post about the FY2019 budget, I explain how we’ll do it. #NCIFuture

Plans for NCI’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

NCI Director Dr. Ned Sharpless on NCI’s FY2019 budget and important budgetary decisions, including those related to the Cancer Moonshot and young investigators.

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@NCIDirector

6 years

The video is of a human breast cancer cell (green) traveling thru the blood vessel (purple) of a zebrafish. The footage is courtesy of a team partially funded by @NIH and part of an effort to visualize living cells in their natural state. @NIHDIrector

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@NCIDirector

4 months

So honored to speak at the #ASCO24 Opening Session! Whatever your role or career stage, we’re all working toward the same vision: a future where more people live longer, healthier lives with their loved ones. #Every1HasARole

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Dr. Steven Rosenberg delivered a terrific lecture today in acceptance of the @AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research. So well deserved and a testament to his remarkable career—congratulations! #AACR24 @NCIResearchCtr @NCI_CCR_SB

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3 years

People with cancer may have weakened immune systems. So, #COVID19 #vaccines may not be as effective for them. If a loved one has cancer or is a survivor, don’t expose them to the virus. Get vaccinated to protect them. Learn about cancer and COVID-19 here:

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@NCIDirector

4 years

OPEN FOR COMMENT: An important USPTF proposal regarding lung cancer screening. It proposes to decrease the minimum age for screening to 50, and the pack-years threshold to 20. Lung cancer screening works and we need to do more of it!

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6 years

Data sharing & data aggregation are the way forward in cancer research. That's why @theNCI is excited about #BRCAExchange . It demonstrates how large, international collaborations can help clinicians improve prevention & intervention for high-risk patients

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@NCIDirector

3 years

As we head into 2022, our commitment to advancing #CancerResearch and our resolve to #EndCancer as we know it remains steadfast. Wishing everyone a healthy, safe, and happy New Year from @theNCI ! #NothingWillStopUs

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6 years

Excited about tomorrow’s @AACR Opening Ceremony. It begins at 8 am in Hall A. Come join us! If you can’t be there in person, watch the live stream:

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Happy Thanksgiving to all. I’m thankful for our continued progress toward the goal of reducing suffering from cancer, and for all my great colleagues at @theNCI and @NIH . Also thankful for thousands of exciting #ASH18 abstracts to read...

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3 months

These principles have kept me going as a #PhysicianScientist : 1️⃣ Stay focused on the question at hand 2️⃣ Surround yourself with supportive people—most important to your success 3️⃣ Say yes more often than no 4️⃣ Ask more questions—always 5️⃣ Find joy and celebrate every day

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Walking the walk! Started the weekend off right by getting my screening #mammogram . You can use the MyHealthfinder Tool to learn what cancer screenings and other preventive services are recommended for you. #CancerScreening

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