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Ray DuBois MD PhD

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Director of the Hollings Cancer Center @the Medical University of South Carolina: Charleston, & Executive Chair of the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. Tweets and opinions are mine

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Why All Mammograms Should Incorporate A.I. A very impressive body of evidence has accumulated

Why All #Mammograms Should Incorporate A.I. erictopol.substack.com/p/why-all-ma...

10.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Obesity and Cancer: A Translational Science Review This translational science review summarizes current evidence about the primary biologic pathways by which obesity may promote development of cancer and interventions that may reduce obesity-associate...

#OBESITY and #CANCER: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

10.03.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#MUC4-targeted #CAR_T Cells Restrain Chemotherapy-resistant #ColorectalCancer www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

05.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tracking mysteries of loss of Y chromosome, cancer β€” Harvard Gazette Research suggests it may explain higher incidence, severity of some disease in men.

Tracking mysteries of loss of #Y_chromosome, #cancer: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

02.03.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring new cancer therapies This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Besim Ogretmen about research exploring new cancer therapies.

Exploring new #cancer #therapies at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston @muschollings www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/show/health-...

27.02.2026 14:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Macrophages: Targets for next-generation cancer immunotherapy Tumor-associated macrophages (TAM) are among the most abundant immune cells in tumors and exhibit striking functional plasticity, enabling them to eit…

#Macrophages: Targets for next-generation #cancer #immunotherapy: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Six cancers rising faster in younger adults than older ones β€” Harvard Gazette Large new global study also shows two types β€” colorectal and uterine β€” are becoming both more common and more deadly among the young.

Six #cancers rising faster in #younger adults than older ones: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

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Update on #MUSC Hollings Cancer Center @muschollings

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Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk in IBD Long-term low-dose aspirin use is associated with a significantly reduced risk for colorectal cancer and all-cause mortality among those with IBD.

Low-Dose #Aspirin Linked to Lower #Colorectal Cancer #Risk in #IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) www.gastroenterologyadvisor.com/news/low-dos...

18.02.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At what age should you get a colonoscopy? What doctors say after James van der Beek’s death After James Van Der Beek's death, doctors say not enough younger adults are getting tested for colon cancer, even though diagnoses for people under 50 are rising.

At what #age should you get a #colonoscopy? www.nbcnews.com/health/cance... via @nbcnews

17.02.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New AI tool predicts brain age, dementia risk, cancer survival β€” Harvard Gazette Unlike other AI models, BrainIAC needs limited data to ID key neurological health indicators.

#AI model predicts #dementia risk, #cancer survival: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

06.02.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Update on #MUSC Hollings Cancer Center @muschollings

05.02.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Global and regional cancer burden attributable to modifiable risk factors to inform prevention - Nature Medicine Global cancer estimates across 185 countries show that 7.1 million new cancer cases were attributable to modifiable risk factors in 2022, with smoking, infections and alcohol consumption being the lea...

#Cancer burden attributable to #modifiable #risk factors to inform prevention: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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NYU Langone Health Announces Gastrointestinal Cancer and Translational Research Leader Dr. Anirban Maitra as New Director of the Perlmutter Cancer Center /PRNewswire/ -- NYU Langone Health announced the appointment of Anirban Maitra, MD, a pre-eminent physician–scientist whose work has widely influenced the...

#NYU L#angone Health Announces Dr. Anirban #Maitra as New Director of the Perlmutter Cancer Center. prn.to/4bkXUWQ

28.01.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Movement matters with regard to your health:

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Knight Cancer Group hires new CEO Joel Helmke, M.H.A., has been selected to serve as chief executive officer of the Knight Cancer Group.

Congratulations Joel!!! news.ohsu.edu/2026/01/26/k...

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MUSC cancer center expanding South Carolina network to bring expertise to communities The Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC has a plan to become a top-tier cancer center as it expands a statewide network and builds a new hospital in Charleston.

MUSC Hollings #cancer center expanding South Carolina network to bring expertise to communities @muschollings.bsky.social www.postandcourier.com/health/musc-...

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Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds Consistent heavy drinking across adulthood may raise cancer risk more than previously understood.

Lifetime #alcohol use linked to higher #risk of #colorectalcancer, new study finds abcnews.go.com/Health/lifet...

26.01.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Siddhartha Mukherjee’s Evolving View of Cancer

Siddhartha Mukherjee’s Evolving #Cancer view: magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/sid...

26.01.2026 16:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Journey through the Peruvian Amazon Jungle and River From Lima, to the Amazon rainforest, back to Lima, then to Iquitos and down the Amazon River. December 2025

The DuBois Journey through the Peruvian Amazon Jungle and River, December 2025: www.flickr.com/photos/67474...

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Blood-Based Biopsy Accurately Detects Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer A blood-based liquid biopsy using cell-free and exosome-derived microRNAs accurately detected early-onset colorectal cancer across stages, including early disease.

Blood-Based Biopsy Accurately Detects Early-Onset #ColorectalCancer : www.gastroenterologyadvisor.com/news/blood-b...

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β€˜Consumed by health care’: Study offers new insights into time toxicity of cancer treatment Older adults with advanced cancer are spending more time than ever interacting with the health care system, according to results of a cohort study.An analysis of Medicare beneficiaries with common met...

Study offers new insights into #time #toxicity of #cancer treatment: www.healio.com/news/hematol...?

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Leading Cancer Deaths in People Younger Than 50 Years This study examines changes in cancer mortality in the US for the 5 leading cancer-related deaths among people younger than 50 years over the past 3 decades.

#Colorectal #cancer (#CRC) is now leading Cancer Deaths in People Younger Than 50 Years: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

23.01.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Where is the Money for Cancer Research Going to Come From Now? Institutes and private organizations like the Mark Foundation are promising to spend more on cancer research to counteract a decline in federal dollars.

Where is the support for #Cancer #Research Going to Come From Now? www.after-treatment.com/p/where-is-t...

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'Super Agers' Have Genetic Edge For Brain Health, Study Suggests WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) β€” So-called β€œsuper agers” have a couple of genetic advantages that help them maintain their brain health into late old

'Super #Agers' Have Genetic Edge For #Brain #Health, Study Suggests www.healthday.com/health-news/...

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Physical #activity and the reduction of all-cause #mortality:

21.01.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why did that cancer cell become drug-resistant? β€” Harvard Gazette Researchers find way to create microscopic archives of gene activity to gain insights into how, why changes happen.

How do #cancer cells become resistant to treatment: news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...

21.01.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Michael Baumann Recognized Among The 100 Most Influential CEOs in Oncology in 2025 - OncoDaily Michael Baumann Recognized Among The 100 Most Influential CEOs in Oncology in 2025 / cancer, Michael Baumann, OncoDaily, Oncology, The 100 Most Influential

Michael #Baumann Recognized Among The 100 Most Influential CEOs in #Oncology in 2025 @DKFZ oncodaily.com/community/mi...

16.01.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Tickets still available for Gourmet & Grain

Upcoming #event and celebration at the Hollings #Cancer Center @muschollings : mailchi.mp/musc/event-h...

16.01.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Announces 2026 Emerging Leader Awards, Committing $3.75 Million to Next-Generation Oncology Breakthroughs /PRNewswire/ -- The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Emerging Leader Awards (ELA), recognizing five...

The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research @TheMarkFdn Announces 2026 #Emerging #Leader Awards, Committing $3.75 Million to Next-Generation of #cancer research leaders... prn.to/4sTuXHY

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