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For Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, Mohammad Bilal, MD, CU Cancer Center member and visiting professor of gastroenterology at @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, provides his knowledge on stomach cancer risk factors and symptoms to watch out for.
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
For Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, Mohammad Bilal, MD, CU Cancer Center member and visiting professor of gastroenterology at @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, provides his knowledge on stomach cancer risk factors and symptoms to watch out for.
CU Cancer Center member Nicholas Cost, MD, shares what men can learn from Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton's testicular cancer diagnosis: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/alex-singletons-testicular-cancer
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
CU Cancer Center member Nicholas Cost, MD, shares what men can learn from Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton's testicular cancer diagnosis: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/alex-singletons-testicular-cancer
Integrity is at the heart of good science. Dan Gustafson, PhD, in collaboration with our partners at the Flint Animal Cancer Center, champions reproducibility, honesty, and mentorship that shape ethical, data-driven researchers.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/ZFSzFb55KDs
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/ZFSzFb55KDs
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Integrity is at the heart of good science. Dan Gustafson, PhD, in collaboration with our partners at the Flint Animal Cancer Center, champions reproducibility, honesty, and mentorship that shape ethical, data-driven researchers.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/ZFSzFb55KDs
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/ZFSzFb55KDs
We are sending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of CU Cancer Center member Joshua Black, PhD, who passed away on Saturday, October 25, at the age of 45, following a battle with cancer. We encourage contributions at giving.cu.edu/JBlack to support a research lectureship in his honor.
November 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We are sending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of CU Cancer Center member Joshua Black, PhD, who passed away on Saturday, October 25, at the age of 45, following a battle with cancer. We encourage contributions at giving.cu.edu/JBlack to support a research lectureship in his honor.
Even in her role in administration, Stephanie Farmer, MHA, makes a difference in people’s lives every day. Families, friends, and colleagues often turn to her when they need help accessing clinical care or finding the right specialist. Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/3JcksgJ
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Even in her role in administration, Stephanie Farmer, MHA, makes a difference in people’s lives every day. Families, friends, and colleagues often turn to her when they need help accessing clinical care or finding the right specialist. Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/3JcksgJ
WATCH: Our leaders share what 40 years of the CU Cancer Center means to them ⬇️
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
WATCH: Our leaders share what 40 years of the CU Cancer Center means to them ⬇️
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: CU Cancer Center member Gina Kruse, MD, shares tools and tips to help people quit smoking or vaping.
For more ways to quit, read about the Be Strong program and the 2Morrow Health Mobile App: https://bit.ly/4oLhPBz
For more ways to quit, read about the Be Strong program and the 2Morrow Health Mobile App: https://bit.ly/4oLhPBz
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: CU Cancer Center member Gina Kruse, MD, shares tools and tips to help people quit smoking or vaping.
For more ways to quit, read about the Be Strong program and the 2Morrow Health Mobile App: https://bit.ly/4oLhPBz
For more ways to quit, read about the Be Strong program and the 2Morrow Health Mobile App: https://bit.ly/4oLhPBz
New research from CU Cancer Center's Traci Lyons, PhD, shows that semaphorin 7A is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, particularly for younger women who were 30 or older when they first gave birth: https://bit.ly/47dGLMh
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
New research from CU Cancer Center's Traci Lyons, PhD, shows that semaphorin 7A is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, particularly for younger women who were 30 or older when they first gave birth: https://bit.ly/47dGLMh
Paul Bunn, MD, inaugural director, and @drcamidge.bsky.social, MD, PhD, director of thoracic oncology, both share what has changed during their time with the CU Cancer Center and what the next 40 years can bring ⬇️
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Paul Bunn, MD, inaugural director, and @drcamidge.bsky.social, MD, PhD, director of thoracic oncology, both share what has changed during their time with the CU Cancer Center and what the next 40 years can bring ⬇️
Earlier this month, the Katy O. and Paul M. Rady Esophageal and Gastric Center of Excellence launched its first Research Day, which highlighted uniting clinical, translational, behavioral, and population-based research to improve outcomes for patients with esophageal and gastric cancers.
October 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Earlier this month, the Katy O. and Paul M. Rady Esophageal and Gastric Center of Excellence launched its first Research Day, which highlighted uniting clinical, translational, behavioral, and population-based research to improve outcomes for patients with esophageal and gastric cancers.
After his lung cancer diagnosis, @drcamidge.bsky.social created the 90-Day Challenge — a way to reclaim time between scans by doing something meaningful.
From yoga to painting, he chose purpose over fear – news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...
From yoga to painting, he chose purpose over fear – news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...
October 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
After his lung cancer diagnosis, @drcamidge.bsky.social created the 90-Day Challenge — a way to reclaim time between scans by doing something meaningful.
From yoga to painting, he chose purpose over fear – news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...
From yoga to painting, he chose purpose over fear – news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente...
For Mary Kolbenschlag, her mammogram didn't just find breast cancer; it led to her discovering she had a stage one lung cancer tumor. Read how a routine mammogram led to life-saving lung cancer surgery: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/department-of-surgery/routine-mammogram-led-to-lung-cancer-surgery
October 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
For Mary Kolbenschlag, her mammogram didn't just find breast cancer; it led to her discovering she had a stage one lung cancer tumor. Read how a routine mammogram led to life-saving lung cancer surgery: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/department-of-surgery/routine-mammogram-led-to-lung-cancer-surgery
For Stephanie Farmer, MHA, leadership is not about titles; it’s about people. Her advice: listen first, create space for others to grow, and never stop learning yourself. She believes strong leaders are those who value collaboration, stay open to new ideas, and use their knowledge to guide others.
October 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
For Stephanie Farmer, MHA, leadership is not about titles; it’s about people. Her advice: listen first, create space for others to grow, and never stop learning yourself. She believes strong leaders are those who value collaboration, stay open to new ideas, and use their knowledge to guide others.
#TBT: The CU Cancer Center was founded 40 years ago this year, and we've seen some big changes and additions @cuanschutz.bsky.social along the way...
October 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#TBT: The CU Cancer Center was founded 40 years ago this year, and we've seen some big changes and additions @cuanschutz.bsky.social along the way...
CU Cancer Center member Bradley Corr, MD, debunks eight cancer clinical trial myths you might have heard. Learn the facts here: https://bit.ly/3VZvrNs
October 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
CU Cancer Center member Bradley Corr, MD, debunks eight cancer clinical trial myths you might have heard. Learn the facts here: https://bit.ly/3VZvrNs
Defining moments shape Breelyn Wilky, MD’s work—like watching a patient with angiosarcoma, once out of options, achieve a complete response in an immunotherapy trial and later share photos of hiking the Grand Canyon. Stories like this fuel her commitment to advancing cancer research.
October 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Defining moments shape Breelyn Wilky, MD’s work—like watching a patient with angiosarcoma, once out of options, achieve a complete response in an immunotherapy trial and later share photos of hiking the Grand Canyon. Stories like this fuel her commitment to advancing cancer research.
On November 1, join us for the City Park Classic for pancreatic cancer research! 💜 🏃♂️ Register here: https://citypark5k.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
On November 1, join us for the City Park Classic for pancreatic cancer research! 💜 🏃♂️ Register here: https://citypark5k.com
With a National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant, Jamie Studts, PhD, and his colleagues will take the first step in a multi-phase process to improve lung cancer screening efforts at 60 sites across the U.S. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4pJ5lf8
https://bit.ly/4pJ5lf8
October 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
With a National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant, Jamie Studts, PhD, and his colleagues will take the first step in a multi-phase process to improve lung cancer screening efforts at 60 sites across the U.S. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4pJ5lf8
https://bit.ly/4pJ5lf8
The CU Cancer Center was proud to support this year's Colorado Cancer Coalition Symposium! It was a great opportunity to connect with advocates, survivors, and caregivers in our collective goal to fight cancer here in Colorado. 💛
October 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The CU Cancer Center was proud to support this year's Colorado Cancer Coalition Symposium! It was a great opportunity to connect with advocates, survivors, and caregivers in our collective goal to fight cancer here in Colorado. 💛
CU Cancer Center's Virginia Borges, MD, MMSc, is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by sharing why we've seen a rise in breast cancer cases in younger women.
October 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
CU Cancer Center's Virginia Borges, MD, MMSc, is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by sharing why we've seen a rise in breast cancer cases in younger women.
In a Flint Animal Cancer Center canine clinical trial, they are testing a novel combination of orally delivered drugs targeting metastasis-promoting white blood cells (WBC), in combination with reprogramming the patient’s cancer fighting WBC to seek out and destroy osteosarcoma.
September 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In a Flint Animal Cancer Center canine clinical trial, they are testing a novel combination of orally delivered drugs targeting metastasis-promoting white blood cells (WBC), in combination with reprogramming the patient’s cancer fighting WBC to seek out and destroy osteosarcoma.
Wells Messersmith, MD, associate director for clinical services at the CU Cancer Center, has been named the inaugural holder of the new Emily Coe Atherton Endowed Chair in Pancreatic Cancer Research!
Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/484rCxP
Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/484rCxP
September 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Wells Messersmith, MD, associate director for clinical services at the CU Cancer Center, has been named the inaugural holder of the new Emily Coe Atherton Endowed Chair in Pancreatic Cancer Research!
Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/484rCxP
Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/484rCxP
⭐ Rising Star: Michael Oliphant, PhD, rejoins CU Cancer Center leader Heide Ford, PhD, to establish his own lab 🔬 for studying cancer evolution and drug resistance. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47VPPpR
September 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
⭐ Rising Star: Michael Oliphant, PhD, rejoins CU Cancer Center leader Heide Ford, PhD, to establish his own lab 🔬 for studying cancer evolution and drug resistance. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47VPPpR
Kick off your October with the Colorado Cancer Coalition’s 2025 Annual Symposium! RSVP here: https://coloradocancercoalition.org/2025-symposium/
September 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Kick off your October with the Colorado Cancer Coalition’s 2025 Annual Symposium! RSVP here: https://coloradocancercoalition.org/2025-symposium/
With a $15 million philanthropic investment, CU Anschutz, in partnership with the CU Cancer Center and CU Innovations, is launching a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer program that will harness AI and next-generation technologies to improve outcomes for patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VpTpkC
September 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
With a $15 million philanthropic investment, CU Anschutz, in partnership with the CU Cancer Center and CU Innovations, is launching a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer program that will harness AI and next-generation technologies to improve outcomes for patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VpTpkC