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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD

@cancertrials.bsky.social
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Assistant Professor. Gastrointestinal Oncologist. Early phase clinical trials. Michigan Fan. Working to advance cancer care and eliminate cancer disparities!

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Jonathan Howard @joho.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Another one bites the dust
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BMJ Group retracts paper on COVID-19 vaccines and mortality featured in Senate hearing
BMJ Public Health has retracted a paper some — including a witness at a recent U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing — have used to link COVID-19 vaccines to deaths. The action comes more than two years…
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Dr. Kristin Lyerly @drkristin4wi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Medication abortion is safe, effective, and supported by 25 years of evidence. The real danger to women is what happens when extremists like Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche threaten to take it away. Catch the full conversation on The Situation Womb - YouTube link in bio.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"Muslim Man in Utah Stabbed. The Suspect Said He 'Intends to Kill Muslims'" The horrific attack has barely been covered by the media, and most U.S. politicians remain silent. From Zeteo:
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Muslim Man in Utah Stabbed. The Suspect Said He 'Intends to Kill Muslims'
The horrific attack has barely been covered by the media, and most U.S. politicians remain silent.
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The good news: cancer death rates keep falling across every diagnosis, thanks to clinical research. Our team continues to work toward a world with zero cancer deaths. Until then: get your age-appropriate screening and talk with your doctor. 🩺 #ColorectalCancer #CancerResearch #Screening #MedSky
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
While researchers work out why, the fundamentals of cancer prevention are unchanged: 🥦 Whole foods and fiber, plant-based where you can 🏃 Regular exercise, and steer clear of inactivity 🚭 No smoking, limit alcohol #CancerPrevention #PublicHealth
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Grateful to Chad Hartman and the WCCO / CBS News Minnesota team for having me on to discuss the WHO's new Global Cancer Statistics 2026 report. The finding that worries me most: early-onset cancers are rising, including colorectal cancer in people under 50. 🧵
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The rise of larger vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks, with their taller hoods and larger blind zones, has contributed to a 75% increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths since 2009. Until we design better streets and ban these vehicles, people outside these vehicles will keep dying.
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The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s (Gift Article)
The vehicles on American roads have grown larger — and they are killing thousands more pedestrians, a Times investigation found.
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Thomas [DARK MODE], DO @tom.medsky.social · 22/06/2026
The Free Press with late breaking news that we already covered in 2017. www.thefp.com/p/give-the-b...
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Give the Baby Peanut Butter
For years, parents were told to keep infants away from allergenic foods. The science now says the opposite.
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Michelle Goldberg @michellegoldberg.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Here is the editor of Tablet agreeably reposting someone calling nonwhite NYC immigrants "worthless biotrash." It's astonishing how quickly this stuff has escaped containment
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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Before I could finish, Bhattacharya cut me off to say something like: “what you’re doing is political!” I replied: “More political than speaking at CPAC?” He responded: “I’m in a political position and you’re not!” And then stormed off. So I have it straight from Jay, I’m safe from schedule P/C!
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The phrase "we'll be doing research trials," begs the question why the trials weren't run before the publicity statement
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I will provide a longer commentary, but I would beware of Midjourney's offer to sell us all a solution without identifying the problem. #AI #OncSky #clinicaltrials www.midjourney.com/medical/blog...
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A New Era of Midjourney
A New Era of Midjourney, announcing Midjourney Medical: full-body Ultrasonic CT and the Midjourney Spa.
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Aaron Mitchell @thewonkologist.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Timely, this recent piece in JCO Oncology Practice @ascocancer.bsky.social seems aimed towards helping private practice oncologists understand the implications of selling to their practice to PE firms: ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
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From Burnout to Buyout: Private Equity's Growing Appeal in Oncology | JCO Oncology Practice
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
So delighted and privileged to have been able to put together this all-star team of Zeteo UK contributors for our British launch this past week. Check out the video below, and do subscribe to zeteonews.co.uk to support independent journalism, and to help us disrupt the UK media:
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I still see influencers and media pundits suggesting that those who are battling RFK Jr.’s anti-science activities should “find common ground” with MAHA, and specifically with MAHA moms. This thread is about why I refuse to do so, which boils down to this: they reject the scientific method.
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Physicians have a duty to stand up for patients and science, even at professional and personal cost.
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
@cancerassassin1.bsky.social and I break down the implications of the recent RASolute 302 phase 3 clinical trial, and the impact it will have on the field: ascopost.com/issues/june-... We have more publications coming on the future of KRAS! #ASCOPost #ASCO2026 #daraxonrasib #OncSky
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Daraxonrasib in <em>KRAS</em>-Mutant Pancreatic Cancer: A First Step in Shifting the Paradigm of Treatment
Wolpin and colleagues have demonstrated in the global randomized Phase III RASolute 302 trial that daraxonrasib, an oral RAS(ON) inhibitor, nearly doubles median overall survival in previously treated...
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Emil Lou, MD, PhD, FACP, FASCO @cancerassassin1.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
My colleague GI Oncologist Dr. Ajay Prakash @cancertrials.bsky.social #UMN breaks it down for The @ascopost.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social Published June 10, 2026: Daraxonrasib in KRAS-Mutant Pancreatic Cancer: A First Step in Shifting the Paradigm of Treatment ascopost.com/issues/june-...
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Morgan @larubia22.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Screwworms eradicated in the US in 1966. Measles eradicated in the US in 2000. Both are back because of this science denying administration.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Trump "won one of the narrowest wins in modern American history [in 2024]... He lies, he says he won a landslide... Pull up my piece..." Great moment when I took over the PBD podcast and delivered some hard facts to his right-wing viewers. Full show/debate: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT3g...
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Overall, these approaches are here to stay and offer another excellent treatment option. However, we must ensure that they are used correctly, for patients in clinical need. And we must strongly guard against 'elective' gene editing, or other rogue use. #medicalethics #oncsky
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
However, these kinds of edits can be life-saving/life-changing for those who live with chronic diseases. We are 3 years into the approval of the first gene-editing drugs for sickle cell disease, with impressive efficacy and safety results: ashpublications.org/blood/articl...
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Durable Clinical Benefits with Exagamglogene Autotemcel for Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Disclosures. Frangoul:Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Consultancy; Jazz Pahrmaceuticals: Speakers Bureau; Editas Medicine: Consultancy; BioLineRx: Consultancy; Roc
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
I agree with Hank regarding the concerns regarding (what appears to be) permanent gene editing. With a single dose, patients had persistent decreases in LDL. While this is unquestionably good (in this case) the medical and ethical implications are daunting
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Hank Green does a great job breaking down the implications of the VERVE-102 trial in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease: www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... I have some thoughts: #clinicaltrials #geneediting www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0xl...
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PCSK9 Might Kill You - Should We Disable it?
YouTube video by Hank Green
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@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
#StandUp4Science "'It really has come to this in America. Censorship is real. America needs to stand up. Scientists, stand up. Physicians, stand up.' [The ousted scientist] said he's written 2 ADA 2B allowed 2 re-enter the meeting as he is due 2 give a talk, present a poster & chair a session."
medpagetoday.com
Video: Police Tussle With Diabetes Experts at ADA Meeting
Researchers told they could no longer attend the annual scientific sessions
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Jay Willis @jaywillis.net · 02/06/2026
After ICE deported Wendy Hernandez Reyes, it turned her 3-year-old son Orlin over to her sister’s estranged partner, who tortured Orlin and beat him to death. I can’t say what I think should happen to those responsible without violating this website’s TOS. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Because the service had been arranged last minute, the funeral home on a busy street in Atlanta could only offer them one hour.
Orlin wore a long-sleeved shirt and a tan vest with a striped bow tie and matching pants.
The clothes concealed his injuries. A new teddy bear was tucked beside him.
Embroidered into the satin lining of his casket was "Principito," or "Little Prince."
His full name was embossed on the coffin:
Orlin Josue Hernandez Reyes.
McCaffrey and Hernandez's sister had to hold Hernandez up as she walked trembling toward her son. Once she regained the strength to stand, she stood over him and stroked his face and chest.
"I never wanted to leave you," she whispered repeatedly. "I wanted to bring you with me.
My son."
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
For 2 decades we've known the gut microbiome is a critical modulator of cancer immune response and immunotherapy A new article from our lab explores why it's been challenging to turn understanding into innovation, and offers a path forward: academic.oup.com/oncolo/artic... #OncSky #microbiome
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Immunotherapy with guts: a review of microbial therapeutic adjuncts for immunotherapy in solid tumors
AbstractBackground. Immunotherapy has transformed the management of some solid tumor types, but its impact has been limited to the subset of cancer patient
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Taylor Nichols, MD MS @tnicholsmd.com · 01/06/2026
The most infuriating part about this is being a physician having faced these scenarios and knowing that this would happen, shouting about it as loudly as possible for as long as possible, warning about it even in TIME Magazine, and being shouted down, even by moderates trying to play to the center.
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When Is an Abortion Lifesaving? It's No Longer Clear for Doctors and Patients
Some doctors have no idea when they're allowed to save a pregnant person's life
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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Could Stephen Colbert Save PBS? Inside the Campaign Working to Make It Happen latenighter.com/news/stephen...
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Could Stephen Colbert Save PBS? The Campaign to Make It Happen - LateNighter
Stephen Colbert has only been off CBS for a week, but he's already being drafted for a new job: saving PBS.
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
I have NEVER seen them close off the ASCO Plenary. Everyone is extremely tuned in for this afternoon's talk on Daraxonrasib #daraxonrasib #kras #ASCO2026
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
They are now diverting folks from the main entrance
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Crowd at @ascocancer.bsky.social ASCO 2026 streaming into the main hall for the plenary
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Great discussion of current ASCO controversies by @cancerassassin1.bsky.social Go watch the full episode when posted: youtube.com/@onlyoncs?si...
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Only Oncologists In the Building
We're not solving murders, but we are tackling medical misconceptions! Join three physicians in "Only Oncologists in the Building" for straightforward healthcare news. Hit subscribe for your dose of ...
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Lots of exciting advances coming through at @ascocancer.bsky.social 2026 A great meeting with @cancerassassin1.bsky.social regarding KLEOS, the new CCA trial platform
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Ray Pride @raypride.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Rob Reiner was a good guy. He made a lot of movies about good guys, in worlds where not everyone was good and you didn’t have to be good. He made movies about people trying. He was angry, as many hopeful people are. He knew the world could be better and he wanted it to be. His death is devastating.
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Ajay Prakash, MD, PhD @cancertrials.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Working with the brightest minds in colorectal cancer to Cure CRC with @cancerassassin1.bsky.social #ProjectCureCRC #ColonCancerAlliance
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Thank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let’s get to work. transition2025.com
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
A groundbreaking study reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically longer than those who didn’t. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Cancer patients who got a COVID vaccine lived much longer
A groundbreaking study reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically longer than those who didn’t. Researchers from the...
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Cancer Therapy Advisor @cancertherapyadv.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
New data have revealed “a widening gap” between inflation and Medicare reimbursement for oncology services. Presented at #ASCOQLTY25. shorturl.at/wPB3z
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Medicare Reimbursement for Oncology Services Has Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
New data have revealed “a widening gap” between inflation and Medicare reimbursement for oncology services.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
These aren’t “kids,” JD.
A screenshot of an X.com post by @BulwarkOnline
, The Bulwark, posted 7 hours ago, quoting JD Vance on public outrage over an "I love Hitler" group chat: "Grow up! Focus on the real issues. Don't focus on what kids say in group chats... The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys — they tell edgy, offensive jokes. That's what kids do." The post includes a video still from "Real America's Voice" featuring JD Vance, Vice President of the United States, speaking at a podium with an American flag in the background, alongside the "Charlie Kirk" logo.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
"I have trouble with the term 'liberal Zionism'" Anti-Zionist Jewish Hollywood star Hannah Einbinder on the "settler colonialist ideology" and "apartheid" of Zionism, in the new Zeteo podcast 'Beyond Israelism with Simone Zimmerman'. Full show: zeteo.com/p/beyond-isr...
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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
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Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows
A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
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Monica Maalouf, MD @maaloufmd.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
My husband was detained by ICE today Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away I have had zero contact or updates since #SOS @duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
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Kristine ❤️>$ @knaturegirl.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
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ᐯIᑕTOᖇ ᑎIᘔET, ᗰᗪ @nizet.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Vancomycin-resistant 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙪𝙢 (VRE) thrives in the antibiotic-perturbed gut VRE gobbles up enriched sugars and amino acids, and loss of short-chain fatty acids (acetate, propionate, butyrate) eliminates natural growth brakes Therapeutic angle: Prebiotic SCFA mixtures block VRE growth!
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Vancomycin-resistant enterococci utilise antibiotic-enriched nutrients for intestinal colonisation - Nature Communications
Here, the authors show that vancomycin-resistant enterococci grow in the antibiotic-treated gut microbiome by utilising enriched nutrients in the presence of reduced concentrations of inhibitory micro...
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Tomorrow is ours if we want it. zohranfornyc.com/gotv
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We have gone from the margin of error to the margin of effort. On the day before the election, we stand on the verge of toppling a political dynasty and winning a city we can afford. But we can only do it with you. zohranfornyc.com/gotv
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
On Friday night, we walked the length of Manhattan, from Inwood Hill to Battery Park. New Yorkers deserve a Mayor they can see, hear, even yell at. The city is in the streets.
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