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✨ Best of the CU Cancer Center newsroom in 2025 ✨

@drcamidge.bsky.social has spent his career fighting lung cancer. In 2022, that fight turned personal when he received a diagnosis of his own.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "‘World Lung Cancer Expert Diagnosed with Advanced Lung Cancer" in CU gold. There is a big #1 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "In this candid reflection, Camidge shares insights on empathy, shifting research priorities, and strategies to help patients."
January 1, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Virginia Borges, MD, director of the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Translational Program at the CU Cancer Center, explores contributing factors.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "‘What’s Driving the Growing Number of Breast Cancer Cases in Young Women?" in CU gold. There is a big #2 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "American Cancer Society report shows a troubling increase in breast cancer among women under 50."
December 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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New research from @jdegregori.bsky.social, PhD, suggests that COVID-19 may awaken dormant cancer cells, potentially increasing recurrence risk in certain patients.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "‘CU Cancer Center Research Shows COVID-19 Can Awaken Dormant Cancer Cells" in CU gold. There is a big #3 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "The study showed that respiratory viral infections can promote metastatic progression in cancer survivors."
December 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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The FDA advises those with a family history of medullary thyroid cancer to avoid GLP-1 drugs. Bryan Haugen, MD, breaks down the science.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "‘Does Using GLP-1 Drugs, Like Zepbound, Increase Your Risk of Thyroid Cancer?" in CU gold. There is a big #4 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "As GLP-1 receptor agonists gain popularity, questions about their link to thyroid cancer persist."
December 29, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Learn what younger women need to know about fertility and pregnancy when they are diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "‘Bachelorette’ Star’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Raises Questions About Pregnancy" in CU gold. There is a big #5 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "Katie Thurston met with fertility specialists and read about women who gave birth during and after treatment."
December 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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✨ Best of the CU Cancer Center newsroom in 2025 ✨

Richard Wood, MD, Rachel Kruse, MD, and Eden Bernstein, MD, share strategies for counseling patients on reducing alcohol-related cancer risk.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "Alcohol is a Leading Cause of Cancer, But Will the Public Heed a New Warning?" in CU gold. There is a big #6 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "Despite clear evidence linking alcohol consumption to several cancers, patient awareness remains low."
December 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Catherine Danis, PhD, and M. Eric Kohler, MD, PhD, developed ALA-CART, aimed to improve outcomes for lymphocytic cancer patients.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "New CAR-T Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Cancers" in CU gold. There is a big #7 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "Catherine Danis, PhD, and M. Eric Kohler, MD, PhD, developed a supercharged iteration of CAR-T cell therapy."
December 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Matthew Sikora, PhD, explains why lobular breast cancer can be harder to diagnose and how new research is paving the way for better treatments.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "An Understudied Type of Breast Cancer Poses a Lurking Threat" in CU gold. There is a big #8 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "Lobular breast cancer is the second most common type of breast cancer, yet it often goes undetected."
December 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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During the holidays, it can be difficult to talk about cancer with a loved one who was newly diagnosed. CU Cancer Center's Kyle Concannon, MD, offers advice: https://bit.ly/3XPpALp
In big bold white text "TALKING TO SOMEONE WITH CANCER DURING THE HOLIDAYS". In bold black text "WITH KYLE CONCANNON, MD". In regular black text, a list "Keep it simple. Don't focus on how things should go. Be there for them, however they might need it.". There is a circle framed photo of a family having holiday dinner. The background is a blurred photo of a christmas tree.
December 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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When Denver Broncos' Alex Singleton faced a testicular cancer diagnosis, his journey underscored the importance of early detection and patient-centered care.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "What Men Can Learn From Alex Singleton’s Testicular Cancer Diagnosis" in CU gold. There is a big #9 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "Nicholas Cost, MD, shares key takeaways on recognizing symptoms and what to expect for treatment and recovery."
December 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Swati Patel, MD, breaks down why prep matters, so you can take this important step in preventing colorectal cancer with confidence.

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Graphic that is promoting Top Stories of 2025. The title text reads "Everything You Wanted to Know About Colonoscopy Prep (But Were Afraid to Ask)" in CU gold. There is a big #10 in white. There is a smaller text line in white "Getting ready for a colonoscopy can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be."
December 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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CU Cancer Center researcher Zachary Clayton, PhD, is investigating whether high-intensity interval training prior to chemotherapy can prevent premature vascular aging for breast cancer patients ⬇️
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How Exercise May Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in Breast Cancer Survivors
Researcher Zachary Clayton is investigating whether high-intensity interval training prior to chemotherapy can prevent premature vascular aging.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Congrats to CU Cancer Center members @drcamidge.bsky.social, MD, PhD, Russell Glasgow (@russgl.bsky.social), PhD, and Angelo D’Alessandro (@dalessandrolab.bsky.social), PhD, for being named on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list! 👏
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December 21, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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CU Cancer Center member Jonathan Samet, MD, MS, shares his reflection on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, and the research the Radiation Effects Research Foundation has been doing with survivors ⬇️
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Radiation Researcher Reflects on 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Jonathan Samet is a councilor with the Radiation Effects Research Foundation, studying the long-term effects of radiation on survivors of the bombings.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Happy Holidays! For four decades, we’ve worked toward one goal, prevent and conquer cancer. In 2026, we keep moving forward—together.
December 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Molishree Joshi, PhD, and Kimberly Jordan, PhD, leaders of two CU Cancer Center shared resources, have received the first-ever National Cancer Institute R50s for core-based scientists at CU Anschutz (@cuanschutz.bsky.social)! 👏

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December 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Congrats to Tim Milosich and Kelly McIlvride, MAcc, CMA, on their new roles! Milosich has been promoted to clinical trials finance program director, and McIlvride has been promoted to Cancer Center finance program director. 👏
The background is a blurred photo of campus during a snowy day. There is a photo of Tim Milosich and Kelly McIlvride, bordered in black boxes. In black text on CU gold rounded rectangles it reads "Tim Milosich. clinical trials finance program director." and "Kelly McIlvride, MAcc, CMA. Cancer Center finance program director".
December 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Yesterday afternoon, CU Cancer Center staff gathered to celebrate the accomplishments made in 2025 while enjoying cookies, showing off of holiday sweaters, and of course, good company! 🎉 ❄️
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December 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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With a Tumor Host Interactions Program grant along with the mentorship of two CU Cancer Center investigators, Migachelle Romano is researching how obesity-driven inflammation is promoting pancreatic cancer progression ⬇️
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Post-Baccalaureate Researcher Receives Grant for Investigation of Obesity in Pancreatic Cancer
CU Cancer Center members Carlo Marchetti, PhD, and Curtis Henry, PhD, are mentoring Migachelle Romano in her research on obesity and pancreatic cancer.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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#ASH25: Did you know that clonal hematopoiesis affects at least 20% of adults over 60? Cancer Center's @ericpietras.bsky.social, PhD, shares his insights on the role of this condition in cancer and aging at the 2025 American Society of Hematology Presidential Symposium ⬇️
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Rewriting the Rulebook of Blood
At ASH 2025, Eric Pietras, PhD, highlights how aging, inflammation, and metabolism drive clonal hematopoiesis—and shape cancer and cardiovascular risk.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Congratulations to Matt Lee! Lee stepped into his new position as program director of clinical research operations at the Cancer Clinical Trials Office after multiple roles since 2014.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Leadership, to Dan Gustafson, PhD, means trust, teamwork, and growth — values shared through our partnership with the Flint Animal Cancer Center.

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December 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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CU Cancer Center member Ajay Major (@majorajay.bsky.social), MD, MBA, led a study of more than 25,000 long-term childhood cancer survivors, to learn more about their rates of colorectal cancer and what their doctors can do about it ⬇️
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Why Childhood Cancer Survivors Are at Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer — and What Their Doctors Can Do About It
Ajay Major's research found childhood cancer survivors got subsequent colorectal cancer at younger ages and had high colorectal cancer mortality rates.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women in the U.S. Haidee Hernandez's story shows why early diagnosis and treatment matter: https://bit.ly/4iX8RzB
Haidee Hernandez displays the antique sewing machine she used for many years to earn extra income and support her family before her breast cancer diagnosis.
December 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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#Glioblastoma is trending after former NBA player Jason Collins shared his stage 4 diagnosis, and "Confessions of a Shopaholic” author Sophie Kinsella passed away after a two-year battle.

Douglas Ney, MD shares what glioblastoma is, and why younger people are being diagnosed. https://bit.ly/497RCIy
News About NBA’s Jason Collins’ Diagnosis and Author Sophie Kinsella’s Death Raising New Questions About Glioblastoma in Young People
Douglas Ney, MD, talks about glioblastoma and its growing prevalence in younger patients after Jason Collins’ diagnosis and Sophie Kinsella's death.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM