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Dr June M McKoy

@drjunejd.bsky.social
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Physician Scientist|Bioethicist| Palliative Medicine| GeroOnc researcher| Pharmacovigilance Research| Assoc. Editor JNCCN| Editorial Board JCO-JOP|Editorial Board JGO| ABIM Governance Board|Founder & CEO BlackStethoscopes-2, LLC🇯🇲🇬🇧🇺🇸 My views.

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Medical College of Wisconsin @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A team of researchers at MCW found that clonazepam, which kills parasitic worms, also activates cold sensing in humans. This means the drug may treat the oral pain experienced by many chemotherapy patients. Learn more: www.mcw.edu/mcwknowledge...
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In 2024, we published 'Reablement, Rehabilitation, Recovery: Everyone’s business', our report which sets out what high-quality rehabilitation for older people with frailty looks like, and how it should be delivered. Read the report to learn more: buff.ly/UWXiHNQ #RehabAwarenessWeek #RightToRehab
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Updated ASCO Guideline: Systemic Therapy in Patients w/ Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. Including evidence from prev. trials along w/ 2 additional trials & updates algorithms for biomarker-informed treatment selection. Read the guideline: bit.ly/3UTCkT5
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Why have antioxidant supplements not helped reduce the incidence of cancer and in some trials shown an increase? Suppression of T cell immune response to cancer @ScienceMagazine science.org/doi/10.1126/... science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
@ascocancer.bsky.social While ASCO guideline recommends risk-based surveillance, regular oncology visits offer substantial psychological comfort independent of risk status. Early integration of palliative care can bridge this transition, addressing patient fears and frets. @drjunejd.bsky.social
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The BGS is launching a new clinical journal, Age and Ageing Advances. We are seeking a founding Editor-in-Chief, a rare opportunity to lead the journal's vision, editorial standards and scientific influence from its inception. Take a look and see if the role is for you: buff.ly/s1uwnZT
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Editor-In-Chief of Age and Ageing Advances journal | British Geriatrics Society
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is seeking an exceptional Editor-in-Chief (EiC) to lead the launch of a new medical journal.
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Deconditioning is a major and preventable contributor to loss of independence among older adults. Our Deconditioning Hub has been created to help members improve outcomes for older people by identifying and preventing deconditioning. buff.ly/94JBnqS
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Deconditioning Hub | British Geriatrics Society
We have created this hub to support our members to improve outcomes for older people through the identification and prevention of deconditioning.
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We need to rev it up. Cancer vaccines. nature.com/articles/d41... @nature.com
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thanks for your immense contributions. RIP Dr Freeman! @drjunejd.bsky.social
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This peptide craze is dangerous and is outpacing scientific evidence. Social media influencers should not trump scientists! @drjunejd.bsky.social
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Stop the hype on anti-aging treatments such as NAD+ and peptides. Get the evidence. Editorial @naturemedicine.bsky.social nature.com/articles/s41...
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
New BGS report: Optimising the impact of geriatricians Health and care systems across the UK are facing sustained workforce constraints at the same time as demand from an ageing population continues to rise. buff.ly/qtWzknL
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🎙#EdBook Editor-in-Chief Dr. Gerald Hsu & Dr. Martin Dreyling discuss the latest clinical data in mantle cell lymphoma, maintenance strategies, and the future role of chemo-free & IO in #MCL on the #ByTheBook Podcast - bit.ly/4hsS6xI #HemOnc #Lymphoma
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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine @aahpm.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Advance your pharmacology expertise in hospice and palliative care. Register for AAHPM's Sept. 15 virtual workshop and save 10% with code PHARMA26 through Aug. 4. ow.ly/6UkE50Zu075
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Our (Schoen MW, McKoy JM, Bennett CL) invited commentary is now published; see JAMA Netw Open at jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman… @drjunejd.bsky.social @jamanetworkopen.com
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Dr. Fiorella Iglesias Cardenas provides helpful guidance for early-career investigators looking to intentionally and meaningfully engage with the National Clinical Trials Network. Read more: bit.ly/4pkfkYu #ASCOConnection
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule is out now. We’re analyzing the impact on cancer care, but an initial estimate shows a 1.5% overall reimbursement cut for hematology/oncology Learn more: bit.ly/456jTfH #ASCOAdvocacy
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Medical College of Wisconsin @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The stories of MCW-Green Bay alumni illustrate how MCW has become a national leader and role model for immersive, community-based medical programs that retain physician talent. Learn more: www.mcw.edu/mcwknowledge...
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In Green Bay, Alumni Have Become ‘Part of the Community’
Over the past decade, MCW-Green Bay alumni have stayed in the area to practice medicine and help train the next generation of physicians.
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Mentorship matters! Happy to “catchup” on the progress of my wonderful mentee, Fares Siddig, a rising M2 @columbiaup.bsky.social Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. I’m quite proud of him! This is one of my primary reasons for remaining in academic medicine @drjunejd.bsky.social
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Ready to guide the future of oncology? Applications are open for our 2027-28 ASCO Leadership Development Program (LDP)! Transform into a next-gen leader through a 1-year immersive curriculum with mentorship, expert training, and a great group of peers. Apply now: bit.ly/44a2fYd
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Medical College of Wisconsin @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
MCW’s Dr. Anai Kothari joined WUWM 89.7 to discuss how #AI is being used as a tool in medical research to tackle real-world problems in #Wisconsin. Learn more: www.wuwm.com/ai-healthcar...
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How AI is shaping medical research in Wisconsin
AI can speed up tedious medical research tasks. But it also makes mistakes and raises privacy concerns too. How can it be used responsibly?
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Dr Eric Baeuerle MD PhD and I @drjunejd.bsky.social are thrilled to share our @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social Geriatric Fast Casts on “Older Adult Representation in Clinical Trials” at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our Oncogeriatrics elearning course specifically focuses on the unique needs and circumstances of older people with cancer. This course has been developed with input from across the multidisciplinary team, so it has a lot to offer. Sign up here: buff.ly/kNVjOSH
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
End of Life Care in Frailty - This guidance has been produced to support clinicians and others in providing high-quality care for older people living with frailty as they move towards the end of their lives.  Read the full guidance here: buff.ly/1iRd8VS
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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Advance Care Planning: A Patient Journey is a short Microlearning CDP course from the BGS. It's totally free for our members, and available at a small cost for non-members. #ACPDay2026 buff.ly/L8isfFb
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Medical College of Wisconsin @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Ovarian cancer often responds poorly to immunotherapy. MCW researcher Pradeep Chaluvally-Raghavan is working to understand the molecular mechanism behind this phenomenon – an effort that may result in better immunotherapies. Learn more: www.mcw.edu/mcwknowledge...
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Hot on the Trail of Cold Tumors
How MCW researcher Pradeep Chaluvally-Raghavan went from curious student to cutting-edge cancer researcher.
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We honor the memory of Dr. Maura L. Gillison, a 2021 ASCO Karnofsky Award recipient. Her landmark research establishing the link between HPV & oral cancer fundamentally changed modern oncology.
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ASCO Remembers Karnofsky Award Recipient Dr. Maura L. Gillison, Pioneer in HPV-Associated Cancers
ASCO Connection is the official member publication for members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Association for Clinical Oncology.
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
What an amazing year! It was challenging juggling faculty research work (data collection/analytics and publications) AND training but I did it! Along the way I’ve met amazing colleagues and now friends like APP Lisa Bullis @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social So much more to come @drjunejd.bsky.social
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Discovery of a 14-protein biomarker that predicts lung cancer 5.6 years before it is diagnosed, even in non-smokers, and an anti-inflammatory medicine that prevents its progression. And, challenging dogma, the proteins are not coming from cancerous cells!
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Are you considering a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine? @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social has an outstanding @acgme.bsky.social accredited program led my nationally rated expert in the field, Dr Sean Marks. It is also the home of Fast Facts. mypcnow.org/fast-facts/ @drjunejd.bsky.social
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Another stimulating Becker's Healthcare conf. Pleased to join orthopedic surgeon Dr Sean McFadden and neurosurgeons Dr Paul Henry Cho and Dr Michael Verdon, plus moderator Francesca Mathewes. Our panel addressed Physician Advocacy: How Surgeons Can Leverage Their Voices. @drjunejd.bsky.social
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Big progress vs cancer, folks. The kind of event curves from randomized trials that we've not seen before for a couple of the most deadly cancers. Congrats to the oncology research community for getting these trial done.
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Impressive! A must read/review @drjunejd.bsky.social
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We're looking ahead to build the program for #AGS27 and are accepting program proposals through June 30 for #AGS27, which will be held in Atlanta, GA May 20-22, 2027. Get the information you need about submitting and visit the online submission site here: ags2027.abstractcentral.com
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Michael Landis @landismj.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The @systbiol.bsky.social Mentorship Program is back for 2026-2027! The program pairs off mentees with mentors based on shared interests in systematics and biodiversity research. Low effort, high reward! 12 virtual monthly meetings. More info: www.systbio.org/mentorship-p... Apply by June 12th!
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Mentorship Program
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Expectant hope for numerous patients with pancreatic cancer… Arguably practice changing..but issues related to availability and utilization strategies remain #ASCO26 @ascocancer.bsky.social @drjunejd.bsky.social
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
The final study presented at #ASCO26 Plenary: RASolute-302 results show daraxonrasib meeting all primary and key secondary endpoints, demonstrating significant and clinically meaningful improvements in OS, PFS, and ORR in metastatic #PDAC: bit.ly/49r62n1 #ASCODailyNews
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
#ASCO26 Highlights of the Year II brought together critical breakthroughs in breast & colorectal cancers, prostate cancer & targeted therapies in sarcoma. During the session, experts discussed the key findings of this year's most impactful abstracts. 📊 bit.ly/4u8H2Z0
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
New from #ASCO26: In a large study of a veterans cohort, a new lung cancer screening metric centering on tobacco smoking duration decreases potentially missed cancers while expanding the eligible screening population by 28.8%. #ASCODailyNews has more: bit.ly/433Y2Vi
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Spotted at McCormick Place! 👋 Our CEO Dr. Clifford Hudis is ready to kick off #ASCO26 with our incredible global community. If you spot him between sessions, make sure to say hello!
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
There’s nothing better than meeting up with your social besties IRL at the coolest function this evening, the #ASCO26 Social Media Meet-Up! 😎We’ll be here in the Trainee & Early Career Lounge until 5 PM (CT) & all are welcome!
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🎙 Every day during #ASCO26, Dr. Monty Pal of @cityofhope.bsky.social will offer concise expert analysis on several of the day's top abstracts on the #ASCODailyNews Podcast. Listen to today's episode now and check your feed daily at 4:30pm CT for more: bit.ly/49m1Dld
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
ASCO throwback #ASCO23 @ascocancer.bsky.social Super excited about discovering practice changing clinical research and reconnecting with friends and colleagues from all over at #ASCO26 @drjunejd.bsky.social
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Memorial Day was established by Congressional act in 1971. Today we pause, reflect, and thank all service men and women who risked and/or lost their lives to keep our country safe. So honored to care for our veterans @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social “Thank you for your service!” @drjunejd.bsky.social
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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
#ASCO26 abstracts have dropped! 🎉 Explore over 7,000 newly available studies showcasing the latest breakthroughs transforming global cancer care: bit.ly/3Rm7OiZ
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Thanks @erictopol.bsky.social Look how far we’ve come @drjunejd.bsky.social
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
We have hundreds of PanINs in our pancreas, especially after age 40. They are a pre-cancerous lesion, but it is rare for one to progress to cancer (PDAC). Now we know a reason for that. The microenvironment. aacrjournals.org/cancerdiscov...
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
@ascocancer.bsky.social throwback! Member since training days. Thanks for the lovely memories. Hoping to make more at #ASCO26 in Chicago: “The Science and Practice of Translation: Improving Cancer Outcomes Worldwide.” See you there @drjunejd.bsky.social
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
An amazing time @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social GreatLakes Palliative Care Conf at The Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva today. Fantastic speakers and a multidisciplinary team of palliative care providers focused on topics- from AI to Ethics-in order to strengthen our care delivery @drjunejd.bsky.social
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Dr June M McKoy @drjunejd.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Congratulations to Emma Armstrong! @drjunejd.bsky.social! Mentorship matters!
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