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A community supporting the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center, which provides comprehensive, compassionate research and support for patients.
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Under One Umbrella @uoustanford.bsky.social · Sep 24
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Stanford offers a site with patient resources that may be helpful for anyone navigating cancer care: med.stanford.edu/survivingcan...

Read more tips for supporting an individual with cancer: www.cancer.org/cancer/careg...

#CancerSupport
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Confused about what’s fact or fiction when it comes to your health? 🧬 Stanford Medicine experts are providing clarity with science-backed insights on topics that matter. Understanding the research is the first step toward prevention.

Learn more: med.stanford.edu/news/insight...

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What The Science Says: Stanford Medicine experts parse the facts
Are there health and medical topics that seem shrouded in ambiguity? We've asked our Stanford Medicine experts to examine the scientific research in an effort to help fill in those information gaps.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Stanford researchers have developed a device that uses electromagnetic levitation to sort cells by how high they float. This gentle method could help identify and study cancer cells more safely and precisely.

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#StanfordMedicine #CancerResearch #Oncology
Scientists identify cells by seeing how high they levitate
Stanford Medicine researchers invent an electromagnetic device that can gently sort different types of cells by levitating them to different heights.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re sharing key facts and figures that highlight the progress, science, and importance of early detection. 💗

#BreastCancerAwareness #UnderOneUmbrella #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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In the latest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine, discover how researchers are breaking the cycle of chronic illness and why it matters.

Read the full article in the new issue: stanmed.stanford.edu/innovations-...

#ChronicIllness #MedicalResearch #HealthInnovation #StanfordMedicine
October 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Under One Umbrella honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are proud to support the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center, which works tirelessly to deliver groundbreaking care and advance research in the fight against breast cancer.

#BreastCancerAwareness #CancerResearch #WomensHealth
October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Stanford Health Care nurses are recognized for exceptional patient care, leadership, and innovation. They are part of fewer than 2% of hospitals nationwide.

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#StanfordHealthCare #MagnetNurses #NursingExcellence
Stanford Health Care nurses achieve Magnet designation for the fifth time
Less than 2% of hospitals nationwide are five-time winners of the Magnet designation, which recognizes hospitals for providing high-quality nursing care and advancing the profession.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Stanford Medicine’s CRISPR-GPT uses AI to speed up gene-editing experiments, helping researchers target cancer genes more efficiently.

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#CancerResearch #CRISPR
AI-powered CRISPR could lead to faster gene therapies, Stanford Medicine study finds
CRISPR-GPT, a large language model developed at Stanford Medicine, is accelerating gene-editing processes and increasing accessibility to CRISPR.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Stanford-led research shows only 1 in 3 women resume endocrine therapy after pausing it for pregnancy, doubling their risk of recurrence. Addressing barriers is key to improving outcomes for young breast cancer patients. Learn more: med.stanford.edu/news/all-new... #BreastCancerResearch
Too few women who pause breast cancer treatment during pregnancy resume therapy after delivery
Stanford Medicine-led research found that only one-third of women who pause hormone therapy to become pregnant resumed treatment and that the rates of recurrence in this population were doubled.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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September 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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"Ovarian cancer is known as the “silent killer” because it’s so difficult to detect early. With vague symptoms, no standard screening test, and most cases found at an advanced stage, research is critical to change outcomes.
Read more: www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a6591...
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September 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month 💜 At Stanford Women’s Cancer Center, 3 open clinical trials are driving progress in early detection, treatment, and genetic research.

Learn more: stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clin...

#GynecologicCancerAwareness #OvarianCancer #EndometrialCancer
September 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Every story matters. Every voice matters. This month, we stand with patients, survivors, and loved ones, and we renew our commitment to advancing research and care.
#OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerCare #ResearchForHope
September 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Stanford Medicine proudly welcomed its newest MD and PA students at the White Coat Ceremony. The white coat is more than a symbol of study. It represents compassion, responsibility, and a lifelong commitment to advancing care.

#WhiteCoatCeremony #StanfordMedicine #InnovationInCare
At white coat ceremonies, Stanford Medicine welcomes its newest MD and PA students
In front of proud family and friends, 119 medical and physician assistant students donned white coats and crossed the threshold into their medical careers.
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September 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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This September, Under One Umbrella joins the fight to raise awareness for Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. 💜 Through the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center, we’re committed to education, research, and supporting patients every step of the way.

#GynecologicalCancerAwareness #WomensHealth
September 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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New Stanford research reveals how CAR-T cell therapy may cause ‘brain fog,’ a common side effect after treatment. The study also points to ways to reverse it, offering hope for better recovery after immunotherapy. Read more: med.stanford.edu/news/all-new... #CARtherapy #StanfordMedicine
CAR-T cell therapy for cancer causes ‘brain fog,’ Stanford Medicine-led study shows
Cancer treatment with a cell-based immunotherapy causes mild cognitive impairment, a Stanford Medicine team found. They also identified compounds that could treat it.
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September 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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🚁 When seconds count, Stanford Medicine’s Life Flight is ready. The new Airbus H145 D3 offers fast, safe, and precise critical care transport within a 300-mile radius. It’s more than transport—it is a lifeline. Read more: med.stanford.edu/news/all-new... #StanfordMedicine #InnovationInHealthcare
Stanford Life Flight’s new helicopter will reach more patients in need
The upgrade brings one of the most advanced emergency medical helicopters in the world to Northern California. The new aircraft expands in-flight treatment capabilities and improves fast, safe transpo...
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August 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Stanford researchers have discovered that blocking a common protein, EPO, can transform immune-resistant liver tumors and lead to complete tumor regression in mice. A promising step forward in cancer immunotherapy. 🔬Read more: med.stanford.edu/news/all-new... #StanfordResearch #CancerImmunotherapy
Blocking a surprising master regulator of immunity eradicates liver tumors in mice
“Cold” tumors are resistant to common immunotherapies. Stanford Medicine researchers have uncovered a master regulator that can be manipulated to prevent tumor growth in mice.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women, yet screening rates stay low. A Stanford study found that pairing lung screening with mammograms boosted uptake among eligible women. Early detection saves lives.
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#WomensHealth #EarlyDetection
To get more women screened for lung cancer, combine it with a mammogram
Lung cancer screening can save lives, but few eligible women have it done. Combo screens could help, a Stanford Medicine study shows.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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What if we could spot illness before symptoms appear? Stanford’s new SENSBIT biosensor tracks molecules in real time for up to a week, offering earlier disease detection and better treatment delivery. 🧬 Read more: news.stanford.edu/stories/2025... #CancerResearch #StanfordEngineering
Nano-scale biosensor lets scientists monitor molecules in real time
Drawing inspiration from our gut protection mechanisms, Stanford researchers have engineered a new type of sensor to monitor substances over long stretches – measuring reactions for up to a week after...
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August 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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A new blood test from Stanford Medicine is revolutionizing medicine—supercharging our ability to detect cancer, track treatment resistance, and even spot lung injury, all through tiny RNA fragments present in your blood. Read more: med.stanford.edu/news/all-new... #MedicalBreakthrough
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Stanford Medicine researchers develop RNA blood test to detect cancers, other clues
Stanford Medicine researchers have created a liquid biopsy test capable of detecting cancers, molecular mechanisms of resistance to treatment and tissue injury.
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August 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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From cancer care to diagnostics, AI is transforming medicine 🧠💊 Stanford’s AI Index Report shows how AI is advancing research, improving diagnostics, and contributing to Nobel-level breakthroughs. The future of health is here. Read more: med.stanford.edu/news/all-new... #AIinMedicine #CancerResearch
AI in science and medicine: A deep dive from the AI Index Report
Russ Altman discusses how artificial intelligence improves patient care and expands research capacity, as reported by the AI Index from the Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Dr. Dung Nguyen at Stanford Women’s Cancer Center is transforming breast reconstruction with an omentum-based technique. This living tissue approach offers a natural feel and new options for patients with limited choices. Read more: stanmed.stanford.edu/advancing-ca...

#StanfordWomensCancerCenter
July 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders face high cancer mortality rates but remain underrepresented in research. Barriers to care persist—greater visibility, access, and culturally informed care are essential for change. Read more: stanmed.stanford.edu/tackling-can... #HealthEquity #StanfordMedicine
July 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Turning nature against cancer! 🔬✨ Stanford Medicine’s Gerald Crabtree, MD & Nathanael Gray, PhD, are pioneering a new approach to harness apoptosis—our body’s natural cell death process—to fight cancer. Read more: stanmed.stanford.edu/advancing-ca... #CancerResearch #StanfordMedicine
Cancer is meeting its match at every turn
Scientists and clinicians are taking a page from cancer’s playbook, learning to be just as canny, expansive and relentless in efforts to beat the disease.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:59 AM