As a trained virologist and my organization's
#COVID19
lead, I believe we made the right call not to attend
#ASCO22
in person. We serve a vulnerable community, and it was important to me that we do our part to limit the chain of transmission.
#lcsm
Did I miss seeing friends and colleagues in person? Of course. I am thankful technology allowed us to participate virtually, to hear and learn about all the amazing
#science
. And I am hopeful for new
#research
advances that allow us to put the
#pandemic
behind us once and for all
My 12 yo daughter said that at school, they seemed to imply that you must be top of the class to become a scientist. I told her that book smarts don't necessarily translate to good lab hands. It's more about the ability to fail, learn, adapt, persevere and repeat over and over...
What media often portrays as a good scientist:
-genius
What it actually takes to be a good scientist:
-curiosity
-perseverance
-teamwork
-resilience
-leadership
A high school friend of mine was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in early September. She passed away yesterday. It's such a cruel disease. Please keep her husband, two young sons and family in your prayers.
#Cancer
sucks.
Thanks to
#research
, we are seeing rapid advances in the treatment of
#lungcancer
. In fact,
#lungcancer
is the proving ground for
#precisionmedicine
. Now think what we could do if the top cancer killer was funded on par with the other leading cancers.
#LCAM
I am very excited to be on the faculty of this year's
@IASLC
Academy, a professional development program for early career physicians from around the world who are interested in pursuing an academic career in thoracic oncology. Looking forward to some exciting sessions!
#lcsm
Only 36% of patients with
#NSCLC
in the US get appropriate personalized care. I was on a call earlier this week where we acknowleged that this disgraceful statistic is even worse in other parts of the world. How do work to ensure equitable access to optimal care for all?
There are many gaps associated with
#Biomarker
Testing in
#NSCLC
. Striking to see that using commercial and medicare claims data, approximately 64% of potentially eligible pts do not get personalized therapy!
@JCOPO_ASCO
A year ago today, I took a leap that has allowed me to continue to learn and grow in service of the
#lungcancer
community when I joined
@LUNGevity
. I can't believe a whole year has passed!
#lcsm
Shout-out to Dr.
@christine_lovly
, a member of
@GO2Foundation
's Scientific Leadership Board, for receiving a $200K grant to support her work developing a liquid biopsy assay to study small cell lung cancer!
#LCAM
It hangs on the wall in my office.
#lungcancer
is a cruel and ugly disease, but it has filled my life with beautiful relationships, personally and professionally. And the flowers are a sign of hope where there used to be none, thanks to amazing
#research
advances.
#LCAM
#LCSM
@tmprowell
I feel a sense of foreboding thinking about the potential for chronic inflammation and viral persistence to contribute to increased cancer in the future. What are your thoughts?
.
@DrJNaidoo
discusses treatment sequencing of ALK targeted therapies and choosing between alectinib and lorlatinib.
@NarjustFlorezMD
says alectinib is a safe Lexus while lorlatinib is a Ferrari 😂
@OncBrothers
#WCLC24
We are excited to announce the election of five new AACR Board of Directors members. Congratulations to John M. Carethers, MD, Christine M. Lovly, MD, PhD, Elizabeth A. Platz, ScD, MPH, Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD, and Jedd D. Wolchok, MD, PhD.
#Lungcancer
can be an ugly, but it has filled my life with many beautiful friends. And on this
#WLCD22
, I recommit myself to doing my part on behalf of all those around the globe who are impacted by this disease.
#LCSM
White is the color of
#lungcancer
awareness, which we recognize during the month of November.
I am inspired by all of you and promise to do what I can to make a difference on behalf of this community I serve.
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
#LCAM
#LCSM
#cancer
#advocacy
is both rewarding and devastating. It demands everything you have. But it’s here in the loss and sadness that we are reminded of why we do what we do.
#lcsm
Very excited for my good friend and scientific collaborator, Dr.
@ChristianRolfo
!
#lungcancer
#LCSM
Christian Rolfo to Head Thoracic Research at Mount Sinai
I love my job every day, but there are days when I REALLY love it. Like yesterday. Our friends have a family member who was just diagnosed with
#lungcancer
in Colombia. I was able to connect them with the amazing Dr.
@AndresFCardonaZ
. Kindness is a universal language. Gracias!
Time to Do the Day. First up, my Meet the Expert session at 7:30 am where I’ll be offering the patient perspective on cellular therapies such as CAR-T.
#WCLC24
As I begin my 4th year with
@LUNGevity
, I am pleased to share that I will be expanding my role and supporting the research team by taking on oversight of our Career Development Awards as VP, Global Engagement and Research Partnerships.
As
@LUNGevity
's VP, Global Engagement and Patient Partnerships, I remain firmly committed to working with our colleagues around the world to find solutions that broaden access to life-saving
#cancer
diagnosis and treatment for all.
#CloseTheCareGap
#WorldCancerDay
Congratulations to Dr.
@peters_solange
for her selection as one of this year’s “Giants of Cancer Care.” She will be the keynote speaker for
@LUNGevity
’s
#ILCSC24
, being held virtually Sept 20-21, 2024.
#LCSM
Our
@LUNGevity
team may not be at
#ASCO22
in person, but rest assured that we will be tweeting about all the exciting
#science
coming out of the conference over the next several days! Keep an eye on our official Twitter account and mine for exciting
#lungcancer
news!
#lcsm
What
#LCAM
means to me. I am grateful for the beautiful people I have met and friendships made. There is great beauty even in the midst of a very ugly disease. Behind every number is a person. And my life is richer for knowing all of you.
Some consider Friday the 13th unlucky, but today was my lucky day! I got to have lunch with
@jillfeldman4
and her husband, Jason, and they came by the house for a visit! ❤️
We're thrilled to announce Brendon Stiles, MD has joined our Scientific Advisory Board. Stiles brings over 20 years of career experience treating lung & esophageal cancer & has a clinical interest in unusual thoracic cancers. More information here:
It has been 20 yr since the discovery of the EGFR mutation ushered in the
#precisionmedicine
era for
#lungcancer
. We are celebrating this key milestone and more at this year's
@LUNGevity
#ILCSC24
Sept 20 - 21. Sign up here to get notified when reg opens:
.
@RamalingamMD
: "At this juncture of the 20th anniversary of the discovery of EGFR mutation, I express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all those whose work made this possible."
For so long it was Team
#JIvy
blazing the path for the
#lungcancer
community. It's hard to even conceive of an
#advocacy
world without
@ivybelkins
. And while her legacy will live on, that's small consolation for all those who loved her and who she befriended along the way.
I've been steering clear of social media this past week as I try to process the heartbreaking loss of
@ivybelkins
Personally, I've lost a massive piece of my heart 💔 I will cherish the numerous & unique experiences we shared over the past 10 and a half years, ones that many
One silver lining of the
#pandemic
has been getting to know my colleague, Dr. Upal Basu Roy, VP of Research for
@LUNGevity
, much better through our work on joint
#COVID19
statements for the
#lungcancer
community. He is a fellow scientist and dear friend! Doing well by doing good.
Invest in ALL people - including patients and patient
#advocates
, not just professionals. We are all part of the ecosystem marching arm in arm, demanding
#healthequity
and
#socialjustice
, aiming to improve access and improve outcomes for ALL people with
#cancer
.
#ASCO22
#lcsm
My daughter received The President’s Volunteer Service Award today for her over 90 hours of volunteering at our local library.
@AmeriCorps
@PointsofLight
When my son was 7, he once asked what one thing I would buy, no matter how ridiculous. I jokingly said, "The universe." He said, "You are so greedy. I would buy a virus that cures
#lungcancer
to help you with your work."
#lcsm
Another day, another heartbreaking loss for the
#lungcancer
community. Sending love to all who are hurting today.
If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer.
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
#lcsm
Since the pandemic, we’ve had reg calls and texts to lift each other up, make each other laugh and help each other through the often hard reality of
#lungcancer
#advocacy
.
@ivybelkins
’s absence leaves a gap not just for us but the entire community.
@jillfeldman4
@JFreemanDaily
#ColonCancer
claimed my paternal grandfather when he was 44 and two of my maternal cousins in their 50s. Today I got my first
#colonoscopy
. I had emotional support for the prep 🐈⬛❤️
@AugensteinWTOP
I am so sorry for this uninformed, hostile tweet. As a virologist and cancer researcher turned lung cancer advocate, i can tell you there is zero evidence that COVID vaccines cause cancer. The mRNA technology was being tested AGAINST cancer before being rapidly deployed for COVID
Congratulations to friend and frequent collaborator, Dr.
@ChristianRolfo
, on this exciting new role! Best wishes, friend, as you embark on this next chapter in your professional career!
"Patients should receive our empathy, our humanity and our best care no matter how they made their way to the clinic" - Dr Eric Winer
#endstigma
#ASCO23
Happy Birthday to my partner in crime, Dr. Upal Basu Roy! We can essentially finish each other's sentences and often color coordinate unintentionally. He is my brother from another mother and I am thankful for him and all he does for the
#lungcancer
community we both serve!
#LCSM
Amazing workshop at
#WCLC24
about compassion fatigue…
The workshop will provide tools to deal with the challenges of caring for patients with cancer or caring for a family member.
Register for this amazing pre-conference workshop
@Latinamd
awarded lead patient engagement physician by
@cancerGRACE
!
Her ability to connect with patients, colleagues, and trainees in such an organic and genuine way is so motivating! Truly deserved!!
#ASCO24
My last text from
@GinaHollenbeck
, sent May 31:
“Thank you so much. Love y’all so much. Please tell all of the amazing people at
@GO2Foundation
and
@LUNGevity
how much your work means to me and so many others. You’re all amazing.”
I send my love to all who are hurting.
#lcsm
“I am still madly in love with this life.” CNN anchor Sara Sidner chokes up as she shares with viewers she’s been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. (Video: CNN)