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๐น Another inspiring Diary of an Oncology Leader episode is here: Erika Ruiz shares insights on how #empathy and #adaptability shape #ProfessionalGrowth. Jarushka Naidoo
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#ESMOW4O #W4O
๐ฃ ESMO Oncogene-addicted mNSCLC Living Guideline v1.3 update: New algorithms and recommendations for c-Met overexpression, NRG1 gene fusion, EGFR mutations and HER2 alterations.
๐ https://ow.ly/82yx50YmhtR
#ClinicalPracticeGuideline
Ahead of Rare Disease Day, we are resharing our blog with Professor Matt Hurles on the power of genomics to accelerate rare disease diagnosis and research.
Check it out ๐ https://sangerinstitute.blog/2025/02/28/five-questions-with-professor-matt-hurles-on-rare-disease-research/
Pink and blue graphic which for possible symptoms of oesophageal cancer, which are (but aren't limited to) difficulty swallowing, indigestion or heartburn that doesn't go away, unexplained weight loss or pain in your throat or behind your breastbone.
February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month โ here are the most common symptoms of oesophageal cancer ๐
It's unlikely to be cancer, but if you notice changes that are unusual for you or wonโt go away, get them checked by your doctor.
Share this post to help us raise awareness ๐
Philanthropic support is already accelerating progress โ from discovery science, to trials that are bringing hope to people affected by cancer. Weโre now over halfway through our sector-leading campaign, but thereโs more to do to achieve our goal of beating cancer together. Read more below.
Iโve really been enjoying this podcast since it started a few months ago: The Rest is Science. tiny.cc/restsci
Professor Hannah Fry and VSauce's Michael Stevens are amazing at #sciencecommunication Highly recommend! Even better: partners with a good cause @cancerresearchuk.org
The Naked Scientists Podcasts
Cracking cancerโs code, and the cow that scratches its back
www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/nak...
Why are older adults still not properly considered in #ClinicalResearch? In the #ESMODailyReporter, Anna Mislang & Capucine Baldini highlight key barriers and stress the need to integrate #QoL, functional independence and patient priorities in trial design.
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Follow now the new podcast from the @ec.europa.eu 's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority. First episode? How to best prepare for the next #publichealth crisis.
#medsky
Our new perspective just out in ๐๐ณ๐ช ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ๐ณ on TIL therapy in melanoma.
As TIL move closer to real-world use, the ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ธ matters as much as the ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ. We reflect on the near future & the practical challenges of moving from trials to routine care.
Keen to hear thoughts/experiences from others๐
Grateful to ๐๐ณ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ๐ณ for the kind feature in their ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ collection. Thank you to the editors for the nomination ๐.
Like many things, this really reflects teamwork & collaboration with many generous colleagues. Our perspective on TIL therapy in melanoma is now out #OpenAccess ๐
In our new podcast episode, Professor Xin Lu shares insights into her career-long quest to understand cancer and cellular plasticity.
Listen or read the transcript:
Blue and teal graphic card which displays the text below: NHS Providers โ Board Development Online course Effective report writing Date: Tuesday 17 March Time: 9:30am
โ๏ธ Write reports that guide clear, confident decisions.
Our online 'Effective report writing' #BoardDev course helps #NHS leaders present complex issues with precision, highlight key priorities and produce focused board papers.
Discover more ๐ https://bit.ly/4kKc5HM
In our latest blog, @sarahscobie.bsky.social looks at policy interventions on palliative and end of life care, and the risks to their success.
Read Sarahโs thoughts ๐
Unite Now โ a short course from ShiftWorks โ helps health and care leaders tackle racism and inequality.
Racism still shapes everyday life, trust, opportunity, and wellbeing.
Learn to lead inclusively and make a real impact.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna
The launch of Englandโs first men's health strategy is a significant and long overdue step, Paul Galdas argues. But a commitment to address poorer health outcomes is only as a good as its implementation.
What will it take to make the strategy a success?
Read our guest blog: https://bit.ly/3ZKiMQk
Thanks to those who politely pointed out we initially made a list of Metastasis Researchers... we've now made a starter pack! โบ๏ธ
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Drop us a message or reply here to be added.
More to follow over the coming days.
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Come and join us at the ESMO Preceptorship on CUP! @worldcupalliance.bsky.social spread the word!
PALOMA-2 #NSCLC ๐ซ FDA Approval
NEWS FROM INDUSTRY: Source J&J
The FDA ๐บ๐ธ approved a simplified once-monthly dosing schedule for amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj from Johnson & Johnson for first-line EGFR-mutated advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
www.jnj.com/media-center...
๐๏ธ Our latest podcast episode is out! ๐งช
Speakers from the European Patientsโ Forum, and EMA address the rise of health misinformation, the drivers of trust, and what EMA is doing to strengthen confidence in medicines and science ๐
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ieif...
๐๏ธ What is dissemination, and why does it matter in research?
In these #NIHRBridgeTheGap episodes, @zoetw.bsky.social & Gavin Hubbard explore how to share research clearly and accessibly, and the challenges involved.
Listen now:
๐ Ep 25: bit.ly/4qokd1w
๐ Ep 26: bit.ly/4bKruFy
Here's some good news: some of the deadliest cancers are vaccine preventable.
HPV and hepatitis B vaccines protect against cervical and liver cancer.
Two vaccines.โฏ
Millions of lives saved.
Watch the daily dose.
โGetting the waiting list down to the lowest level in nearly three years is a real achievement, especially when considering that this data was collected in December.
Questions remain to what extent validation is being used to drive the fall in numbers.'
https://bit.ly/4avy4gE.
In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Srinjan Basu from Imperial College London to talk about his work on how chromatin architecture and epigenetic mechanisms orchestrate developmental gene expression programs. #podcast #epigenetics
Listen here: activemotif.com/podcasts-sri...
Body weight and cancer are linked.
A high BMI raises the risk of cancers like breast, liver, and colorectal.
Moving daily can make a big difference over time.
JOIN COR2ED and Dr. Tolaney for Managing ADC Tox in HER2+ mBreast Cancer
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Nausea and vomiting are among the most common adverse events associated with ADCs, particularly T-DXd, for patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
What does lived experience mean in research, and why is it so important?
Andrew Grundy joins the #NIHRBridgeTheGap podcast to talk about the value of lived experience, the challenges that can come with the role, and why support and self-care matter.
๐ง Listen now: bit.ly/4ak1L47
๐๏ธ What are the different types of research involvement?
In this episode, Stephanie Gillibrand explains consulting, collaboration, and co-production in plain language.
An ideal listen if you are new to research or want to get involved.
๐ง Listen now: bit.ly/3NWCeqx
#NIHRBridgeTheGap
๐๏ธ What is quantitative research, and what are descriptive studies?
In this episode, Statistician Sarah Rhodes explains how numbers help us understand people and populations and introduces different types of descriptive studies.
๐ง Listen now: bit.ly/3O5zHdt
#NIHRBridgeTheGap
Great post from researchers across @mcrcnews.bsky.social sharing their advice for women & girls looking to work in #STEM - where #EveryVoiceInScience matters as we seek to do meaningful, impactful research to benefit people around the world ๐
