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We educate medical students, physicians, radiation technologists, physicists, and the public regarding cancer prevention, treatment, research and advocacy.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Joined September 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Terezakis on being named Department Head of Radiation Oncology! Thank you, Dr. Kathryn Dusenbery for your excellent and strong leadership of the department over the past 21 years!! @StephanieTerez1 @dusen001 @umnmedschool
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RT @umnmedschool: The radon level in Minnesota is more than three times higher than the average U.S. radon level and is the second-leading…
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Congrats to Drs. Lindsey Sloan and Dan Vallera on receiving a grant from the Randy Shaver Cancer Research & Community Fund! Your dedication to advancing cutting-edge cancer research is truly inspiring. #CancerResearch #UMN #RadiationOncology
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RT @umnmedschool: Together, we are not just investing in the University of Minnesota—we are investing in the future of our state. Learn mo…
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In 1953, the 2nd Eldorado Cobalt-60 teletherapy unit in the US was installed here at UMN! Up until that time superficial units (200 kV and later 400kV) were most commonly used. #RadOncHistory #UMNHistory @UMNMedSchool
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Shoutout to our incredible residents for volunteering at the Hope Lodge in Minneapolis! They took on the full process—creating the menu, shopping for groceries, preparing, and serving a meal to cancer patients and their caregivers. This event is now an annual tradition! #UMNProud
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Dr. Lindsey Sloan, Nicole Sando and Kyra Boorsma Bergerud attended the SNO conference in Houston. Kyra, mentored by Dr. Sloan, presented a poster titled "Radiation fraction size differentially affects myeloid-derived suppressor cell (MDSC) subsets in WHO grade 1 meningioma."
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Drs. Erin McCammack and Sara Alcorn discuss the role of patient-reported outcome measures in radiation oncology in this invited review published in Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America available at: @Mccam84
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Thank you, Dr. Fumiko Chino, for your powerful presentation last week. Your research is invaluable in addressing critical challenges faced by patients.#CancerCare #OncologyResearch
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Did you know Dr Stenstrom spent a year working with Nobel Laureate Robert Millikan at the U of Chicago. Later in Western NY, Dr Stenstrom was the first person to standardize and treat patients with the GE X-ray unit in 1921. #RadOncHistory #UMNHistory @UChicagoMed
1925 was the first year that Radiation Oncology existed as a division of our Medical School at the University of Minnesota. See our first department head, Dr. Karl Stenstrom, below, who served from 1925-1956. #RadOncHistory #UMNHistory @UMNMedicalschool
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Did you know? The first radiation treatment machine at the University of Minnesota was a GE 200 kV X-ray! This pioneering tech paved the way for advances in patient care and research. #UMNProud #RadOncHistory #UMNHistory @UMNMedicalschool
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1925 was the first year that Radiation Oncology existed as a division of our Medical School at the University of Minnesota. See our first department head, Dr. Karl Stenstrom, below, who served from 1925-1956. #RadOncHistory #UMNHistory @UMNMedicalschool
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RT @UMNCancer: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. 🫁 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. This month, let's w…
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In 1920, UMN’s journey in #RadiationOncology began with Minnesota's first radon plant! This pioneering facility produced radon 'seeds' using 500 mg of radium—paving the way for modern cancer care over a century ago! #RadOncHistory #UMNHistory
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Today we celebrate #WeWhoCurie Day, and recognize all the women and gender minorities in #RadOnc! We are proud of our amazing team! #WomenWhoCurie
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We are excited to announce that Carlos Rodriguez-Russo, MD has joined the radiation oncology faculty as an Assistant Professor at UMN. He will treat thoracic, hematologic, and salivary gland malignancies. He is also appointed Associate Director of our residency program. Welcome!
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RT @diversityUMN: Nov. is Native American Heritage Month. This month, and every month, we celebrate and honor the traditions and histories…
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Check it out! Dr. Erin McCammack, a resident in Radiation Oncology, is featured in the 2024 Fall Exhibition of Community Arts @ Health Sciences. Visit the 7th floor of HSEC to view her inspiring work or virtually here: #UMNProud
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Erin McCammack (PGY-5) and Alex Grosinger (PGY-4) won the ARRO Quiz Bowl which was held during ASTRO 2024 in Washington DC. This resident duo won the competition, beating out residents from multiple residency programs across the country. Congratulations Erin & Alex! #UMNProud
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RT @UMNCancer: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with smoking as a…
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We are excited to announce that Leslie Chang, MD, has joined the clinical faculty as an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Chang will be providing clinical coverage at UMMC, treating thoracic and pediatric malignancies. Welcome to our team!
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