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We are transforming cancer research and clinical care by linking our innovative approach to drug discovery, delivery and development to our patient care program
Kansas City, KS
Joined September 2009
@KUcancercenter's Dr. Tara Lin has received a grant to expand access to precision medicine trials in AML. Her project tackles barriers like limited rapid testing & low trial awareness. Learn more at https://t.co/r106dYNox0.
#BloodCancerAwareness #AML #ClinicalTrials
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Humbled to be selected for the π½π‘πͺπ ππΎπππ’πππππ£πππ§ recognition by the ππΎ πΎπͺπ§π§ππ£π© & ππΎ π½π‘πͺπ πΎπ§π€π¨π¨/ π½π‘πͺπ πππππ‘π.Β The recognition honors gamechangers in KC community who are blazing the trail for ALL people, inspiring bold ambition,
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CAR T-cell therapy clinical trial debuts at @KUcancercenter
https://t.co/jycOs9Rmla
cancerletter.com
KU Cancer Center has launched an investigator-initiated trial designed to attack three different targets on cancer cells at once. βThe Triple Threatβ approach is designed to boost CAR T-cell therap...
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π¨ Weβre excited to host Dr @BilalAbidMD at the 2nd Regional ICE-T Congress in Kansas City, KS on 9/27! π€ Heβll be discussing: π‘ Clinical Trials & CAR-T / Bispecific Access in the Community Donβt miss this important session! #mmsm #MedEd #myeloma #MedTwitter #USMIRC
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Amboyβs own Alvin Cailan just dropped a βTouchdown Chicken Dipβ that goes crazy on a Wheat Thin. Pull up to Family Style Food Fest LA on 9/13 to try this and four more custom recipes. Sponsored by @WheatThins
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Radiation Oncology Department at Treads and Threads 2025 @RonaldChenMD @KUcancercenter @KURadonc @treadsandthread
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5 amazing partners in the fight against breast cancer! Every 2025 donor/team member has a chance to win! Make a difference! Make a donation! Team goal this year?Β Raise $15,000 for a pilot research project on TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCERπ @KUcancercenter
5 amazing partners in the fight against breast cancer! Every 2025 donor/team member has a chance to win! ππ πππππππ: 2 donors will receive 2 match tickets for Oct. 11th. Drawing Sept. 30th! πΌπ½ππππ½-πππππ:Β Several baskets with amazing fall towel collection!
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Ron Chen, MD, MPH, FASCO, FASTRO, KUMC Radiation Oncology Chair and Ashley Adorante, Masonic Cancer Alliance, volunteered at the Wyandotte County Community Health Council to provide prostate cancer screening and education. @RonaldChenMD @KURadonc @KUcancercenter @MasonicCancer
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Itβs RED FRIDAY! Celebrating wearing my red, waving my new flag, AND recognizing a new partner for πΌπ‘ππ¨π€π£'π¨Β πΌπ‘π‘πππ¨Β -ππͺπ£ππ§πππ¨ππ£πΒ ππ€π§Β π½π§πππ¨π©Β πΎππ£πππ§.Β @Coreyo4 is an amazing Kansas City artist, focused on the KC Chiefs! Corey originally donated
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CAR-T Access Disparities for Multiple Myeloma in the Midwest: A Social Determinants of Health Perspective https://t.co/IOU0COKq3A
#mdpicurroncol via @CurrentOncology
@KUcancercenter @USMIRCNEWS
mdpi.com
Background: Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the most common type of blood cancer among black individuals. CAR-T therapy is crucial, but often inaccessible to many black patients and those from underserved...
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Want to learn more about clinical trials? Start here β
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5. Every approved cancer treatment today was once studied in a clinical trial. Participation contributes to future advances in care. #ResearchMatters
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4. Clinical trials are not only for advanced cancer. Some are designed for people who are newly diagnosed.
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3. Participation in clinical trials is always voluntary. Patients can choose whether a trial aligns with their values and goals.
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2. Everyone on a clinical trial receives all recommended routine care from the medical team. Trials often include additional monitoring and support.
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1. Clinical trials are one way researchers evaluate new approaches to care. Some trials explore treatments that are not yet widely available. #CancerResearch
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Many people have questions about clinical trialsβand some common assumptions may not be accurate. Here are 5 things you might not know about clinical trials and why theyβre worth learning about. π§΅#ClinicalTrials
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September Spotlight: Ben Woolbright, PhD-Assistant Professor, Cancer Biology Dr. Woolbright is a long-time Kansan and die-hard Jayhawk. He attended KU-Lawrence for undergraduate studies before he eventually finished his Ph.D. in Toxicology in 2015 in the lab of Dr. Hartmut
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The @KUcancercenter team was honored to join the Parade of Hope and Fountain Dyeing Celebration hosted by @Bradenshope this morning, as childhood cancer patients, survivors and families turned the iconic Fountain at Mill Creek Park gold to kick off Childhood Cancer Awareness
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