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A leader in cancer research, the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute provides individually-tailored, compassionate care for patients, from diagnosis through survivorship.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷 Here are 5️⃣ facts to know about breast cancer.
A blue graphic with white text reading, "Breast cancer happens when cells in one or both breasts grow out of control to form tumors. Some tumors are big enough to be felt, but not all breast lumps are cancer. Any breast lump or change should be checked by a health care professional."A blue graphic with white text reading, "About 320,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women each year in the United States. More than 4 million U.S. women live with or have survived breast cancer."
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Share these with a friend, a family member, or a loved one.
A blue graphic with white text reading, "About 92% of U.S. women with breast cancer live at least five years after diagnosis. When cancer is diagnosed before it has spread from the breast, the rate rises to more than 99%."A blue graphic with white text reading, "Breast cancer occurs in one (1) out of every eight (8) women and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States."A blue graphic with white text reading, "Most cases are found in women and people assigned female at birth who are over 50. But younger women and men can get breast cancer, too. About 2,800 cases a year are diagnosed in men."
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
For more information surrounding #BreastCancer, including screening, signs and symptoms, who's at risk, survival rates, and clinical trials ⤵️
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OHSU: Nationally Recognized Breast Cancer Care Near You
From second opinions to survivorship support, OHSU's breast cancer specialists guide you at every step, combining clinical excellence with whole-person care.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“When Doc walks in, I don’t have to explain anything. It’s a different way of showing how much you care for another being, and I really appreciate that OHSU recognizes that. He’s just a good boy. And he brings people joy.” - Patient, Angela Allen on therapy dog, Doc:
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The ‘Doc’ is in: Assistance dog provides comfort to patients with cancer
‘He’s a good boy. And he brings people joy’: Partnership with Assistance Dogs Northwest expands to Knight Cancer Institute.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The 'Doc' is in 🐕 Through a partnership with Assistance Dogs Northwest, Doc comforts patients at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. Doc joins Casey and Darby to make a special trio of OHSU paw-fessionals dedicated to supporting patients, families, and caregivers:
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The ‘Doc' is in: Assistance dog provides comfort to patients with cancer
‘He's a good boy. And he brings people joy': Partnership with Assistance Dogs Northwest expands to Knight Cancer Institute.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“When we’re designing systems for healthcare, we forget that we’re designing the systems for the patient. The system designs the system for itself, and then we try to adjust it to the patient.” - Dr. Eneida Nemecek at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum: bit.ly/4xWMbFE
Somya Khare, M.D., an OHSU School of Medicine graduate and NYU internal medicine resident, with longtime mentor Eneida Nemecek, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum. The pair have collaborated on research focused on access to transplant and cell therapies. (Courtesy of TIME)Dr. Eneida Nemecek speaks on a TIME 100 panel with three other participantsClose up photo of Dr. Eneida Nemecek holding a microphone on a TIME 100 panel with other participantsLeft to right, Alice Park of TIME; Amy Ronneberg of the National Marrow Donor Program; David L. Porter, M.D., of Penn Medicine; and Eneida R. Nemecek, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., of OHSU at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum. (Courtesy of TIME)
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Congratulations to @meganburgerphd.bsky.social on receiving a MERIT Award from the National Cancer Institute for her project, “Antigen immunodominance in regulation of anti-tumor CD8 T cell immunity and immunotherapy response.” Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3VjURZ1
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"I see PSI as a way to pay forward the work of the mentors I had in high school and college who were crucial to setting me on the path of becoming a scientist." - Sam King, an M.D., Ph.D. student in the Donald Conrad lab, who volunteers in the PSI program: bit.ly/4hCn6tu
Cathy Kemmerer, Marc Freeman, Ramon Barajas and Lisa Muir pose with a student at a symposium hosted by the OHSU Neuro-Oncology Blood-Brain Barrier Program in collaboration with the Partnership for Scientific Inquiry, or PSI, program. (OHSU)
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“This is a really exciting study that is responsive to the needs of our clinical and patient partners." - Dr. Melinda Davis on receiving funding to help address barriers that prevent patients from getting cancer screenings: bit.ly/4ADQqbu
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Melinda Davis on receiving a multi-phase award from the National Cancer Institute to help address barriers that prevent patients across Oregon from getting cancer screenings. Learn more: bit.ly/4ADQqbu
Portrait of a person smiling in front of a brick wall; beneath the image, the text reads, "Melinda Davis, Ph.D., M.C.R."; the background features a foggy sunrise over Portland's South Waterfront.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
High school students spent the summer stepping into biomedical research, working alongside scientists, attending lectures, and gaining hands-on laboratory experience through the OHSU Neuro-Oncology Blood-Brain Barrier Program. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4hCn6tu
Cathy Kemmerer, Marc Freeman, Ramon Barajas and Lisa Muir pose with a student at a symposium hosted by the OHSU Neuro-Oncology Blood-Brain Barrier Program in collaboration with the Partnership for Scientific Inquiry, or PSI, program. (OHSU)
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“We screen for just five cancers, yet the ones we can't screen for cause up to 70% of cancer deaths in this country; that’s the gap this blood test helps close.” - Dr. Nima Nabavizadeh
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PATHFINDER 2 findings advance multi-cancer early detection blood testing
Blood test helps increase cancer detection 6.5-fold, identifies many cancers lacking routine screening options.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“One of the surprising findings is that antioxidants aren't always beneficial in the context of cancer.” - Dr. Robert Eil on #OHSUResearch that found tumors can evade the immune system by releasing the antioxidant protein PRDX1 (via @fox12oregon.bsky.social):
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New study shows prooxidants may help fight cancer
A new study shows that some prooxidants may be necessary when battling certain tumors and cancers. We are joined by OHSU Doctor and Researcher, Rob Eil.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“One of the surprising findings is that antioxidants aren't always beneficial in the context of cancer.” - Dr. Robert Eil on #OHSUResearch that found tumors can evade the immune system by releasing the antioxidant protein PRDX1 (via @fox12oregon.bsky.social):
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New study shows prooxidants may help fight cancer
A new study shows that some prooxidants may be necessary when battling certain tumors and cancers. We are joined by OHSU Doctor and Researcher, Rob Eil.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today, we announced our inaugural board of directors, uniting leaders from healthcare, Fortune 500 companies, public policy, philanthropy, research, and more to guide the organization’s next phase of growth. Learn more: bit.ly/4hqishU
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New board of directors signal ambitious momentum for OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New findings from the PATHFINDER 2 study show that adding a multi-cancer early detection blood test to recommended #cancer screening increased the number of cancers detected by 6.5 times. news.ohsu.edu/2026/09/22/pathfinder…
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“I think we’ve just scratched the surface of what we can do with these ultrasound-responsive biomaterials.” - Dr. Carolyn Schutt Ibsen, whose research focuses on developing ultrasound-responsive liposomes that encapsulate therapeutic materials like DNA. Learn more: bit.ly/4yDF6up
Professional photo of Dr. Carolyn Schutt Ibsen smiling; The text beneath the images reads, "Carolyn Schutt Ibsen, Ph.D."; A white OHSU logo is placed in the bottom right corner, the background image shows a foggy sunrise settling over Portland's South Waterfront with Mt. Hood prominent in the background.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“Before I retire, I'd really like to be able to cure it [CML]. You know, take it from well-controlled, taking a pill a day to completely eradicate it.” - Dr. Brian Druker on #WorldCMLDay:
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"It's been the honor of my life to fight for my patients and to see Gleevec give hundreds of thousands of people their lives back.” - Dr. Brian Druker reflecting on the 25th anniversary of Gleevec's FDA approval #WorldCMLDay:
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In 1998, Mel Mann was told he had #CML and that he had three years to live. Fast forward to 2026 ⏩ Mel's still healthy and training for his next marathon. 🏃 On this #WorldCMLDay, listen to Mel's story (via @npr.org):
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“I think we’ve just scratched the surface of what we can do with these ultrasound-responsive biomaterials.” - Dr. Carolyn Schutt Ibsen, whose research focuses on developing ultrasound-responsive liposomes that encapsulate therapeutic materials like DNA. Learn more: bit.ly/4yDF6up
Professional photo of Dr. Carolyn Schutt Ibsen smiling; The text beneath the images reads, "Carolyn Schutt Ibsen, Ph.D."; A white OHSU logo is placed in the bottom right corner, the background image shows a foggy sunrise settling over Portland's South Waterfront with Mt. Hood prominent in the background.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“I think we’ve just scratched the surface of what we can do with these ultrasound-responsive biomaterials.” - Dr. Carolyn Schutt Ibsen, whose research focuses on developing ultrasound-responsive liposomes that encapsulate therapeutic materials like DNA. Learn more: bit.ly/4yDF6up
Professional photo of Dr. Carolyn Schutt Ibsen smiling; The text beneath the images reads, "Carolyn Schutt Ibsen, Ph.D."; A white OHSU logo is placed in the bottom right corner, the background image shows a foggy sunrise settling over Portland's South Waterfront with Mt. Hood prominent in the background.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“What's exciting is that we've identified a target nobody was really looking for before. Discovering new targets is how future treatments begin.” - Dr. Robert Eil on identifying potential therapeutic targets in tumors that evade the immune system:
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Cancer cells use antioxidant protein to suppress T cells, resist immunotherapy, study finds
OHSU co-author helps identify potential therapeutic target in tumors that evade the immune system.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Starting Sept. 11th, all lanes of I-5 southbound between I-405 and I-84 will be closed for up to five weeks, causing major traffic delays across the Portland area. Patients, students, visitors , and volunteers should plan extra travel time to OHSU. Learn more: bit.ly/4x3pD5m
Aerial view of a cityscape with tall buildings and lush fall foliage. A cable car is visible in the foreground. Text on the image reads, "I-5 Construction and Getting to OHSU.A scenic view of Portland with a text overlay. The text outlines that starting September 11, there will be I-5 closures that may cause traffic delays for at least 5 weeks. Recommendations include leaving early, checking traffic, avoiding I-5, using public transit like C-TRAN or TriMet MAX, and contacting your clinic if late. More information is at ohsu.edu.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
“Every time we uncover a new way tumors suppress the immune system, we gain another opportunity to fight back. That's how better treatments are built.” - Dr. Robert Eil on new #OHSUResearch:
news.ohsu.edu
Cancer cells use antioxidant protein to suppress T cells, resist immunotherapy, study finds
OHSU co-author helps identify potential therapeutic target in tumors that evade the immune system.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
“What's exciting is that we've identified a target nobody was really looking for before. Discovering new targets is how future treatments begin.” - Dr. Robert Eil on identifying potential therapeutic targets in tumors that evade the immune system:
news.ohsu.edu
Cancer cells use antioxidant protein to suppress T cells, resist immunotherapy, study finds
OHSU co-author helps identify potential therapeutic target in tumors that evade the immune system.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Starting Sept. 11th, all lanes of I-5 southbound between I-405 and I-84 will be closed for up to five weeks, causing major traffic delays across the Portland area. Patients, students, visitors , and volunteers should plan extra travel time to OHSU. Learn more: bit.ly/4x3pD5m
Aerial view of a cityscape with tall buildings and lush fall foliage. A cable car is visible in the foreground. Text on the image reads, "I-5 Construction and Getting to OHSU.A scenic view of Portland with a text overlay. The text outlines that starting September 11, there will be I-5 closures that may cause traffic delays for at least 5 weeks. Recommendations include leaving early, checking traffic, avoiding I-5, using public transit like C-TRAN or TriMet MAX, and contacting your clinic if late. More information is at ohsu.edu.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Starting Sept. 11th, all lanes of I-5 southbound between I-405 and I-84 will be closed for up to five weeks, causing major traffic delays across the Portland area. Patients, students, visitors , and volunteers should plan extra travel time to OHSU. Learn more: bit.ly/4x3pD5m
Aerial view of a cityscape with tall buildings and lush fall foliage. A cable car is visible in the foreground. Text on the image reads, "I-5 Construction and Getting to OHSU.A scenic view of Portland with a text overlay. The text outlines that starting September 11, there will be I-5 closures that may cause traffic delays for at least 5 weeks. Recommendations include leaving early, checking traffic, avoiding I-5, using public transit like C-TRAN or TriMet MAX, and contacting your clinic if late. More information is at ohsu.edu.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“Every time we uncover a new way tumors suppress the immune system, we gain another opportunity to fight back. That's how better treatments are built.” - Dr. Robert Eil on new #OHSUResearch:
news.ohsu.edu
Cancer cells use antioxidant protein to suppress T cells, resist immunotherapy, study finds
OHSU co-author helps identify potential therapeutic target in tumors that evade the immune system.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Nationally, Dr. McWeeney (@wondermixtape.bsky.social) plays a central role in large-scale data and AI consortia, helping to define standards for trustworthy and reusable health data. Learn more:
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Accolades: Awards, honors and appointments August
Congratulations to the OHSU ECMO team, OHSU Women’s Health Research Unit, OHSU Liver Transplant Program, John Ng, Daniel Kim, Shannon McWeeney, Neha Patel, Kyle P. Johnson, Mitchell V. Brinks, Barbara...
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Shannon McWeeney on earning the Walter and Clora Brownfield Endowed Professorship in Cancer Research! As Chief Data Officer, Dr. McWeeney develops rigorous computational methods that support precision decision-making at the point of care for cancer patients.
The image shows a smiling person in a portrait in front of a building with the OHSU logo. Text below the portrait reads: "Shannon McWeeney, Ph.D, Walter and Clora Brownfield Endowed Professorship in Cancer Research"
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A big thank you to the Charbonneau Golf Club members for volunteering again this year. We truly appreciate your support! ⛳️ More from this year's event: bit.ly/4x0TMTf
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
"We’re honored to celebrate this moment with a community that came together for such an important cause, to make an impact for the Knight Cancer Institute and its vital work," said Marv Engleman, VP of Sales and event chair. "What a day of great golf, amazing people, and an even greater purpose!"
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Golfing for a purpose 🏌️ Thank you to everyone who took part in this year's Rexel’s NW Region - Platt Golf Challenge. With the support of the Rexel Foundation, this year's event raised $280,074 for the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute!
Two people hold up a large check in front of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Research Building lobby with a display of multiple mini colorful flags behind the people; the check, which is a donation to the Knight Cancer Institute for $280,074 from the 2026 Platt Golf Challenge
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
"We have to take care of each other. There are places that your friends and family can't see, and if you notice a spot that's changing on someone that looks abnormal, say something and encourage them to get it checked." - Dr. Elizabeth Berry on promoting #Melanoma early detection (via KATU News):
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This fight (still) is and always will be personal. Together, let's #GiveCancerHell
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"This gift has been more than a donation; it’s been an opportunity to fundamentally redesign how cancer is diagnosed, treated, and experienced by patients." - Dr. Brian Druker on the first anniversary of Phil and Penny Knight's record-breaking $2 billion gift
White text over a black background; “Give Cancer Hell” An OHSU Knight Cancer Institute logo is placed below.the top Text reads:

Cancer is the biggest fight in the history of the world. We will win.
It will be hard. We're built for it.
We care. Every breath. Of every second. Of every day.
Great things come from the most unexpected places.
Look around. We're surrounded by heroes.
This is not a job. This is our life.
Cancer does not discriminate. Neither will we.
Bold moves only.
Cancer doesn't see us coming. We will outlast, and we will outwit it.
This fight is and always will be personal.
"GIVE CANCER HELL." in bold at the bottom.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Rearing to go 💙 The 2026 Colon Cancer Coalition Get Your Rear in Gear 5K brought together over 400 registered walkers and countless volunteers. We are happy to announce that the event raised over $31,000 to educate the public about early detection and screening and fund #ColonCancer research.
A group of people smiles for a photo while standing in front of an inflatable colon during the 2026 Get Your Rear in Gear 5K in Tualatin, Oregon.Two people, dressed in blue, smile for a photo in front of an OHSU Knight Cancer Institute van, which features a blue-green-yellow gradient down the sideTwo people pose for a photo, one wearing blue, the other wearing a white "Give Cancer Hell" t-shirt during the annual Get Your Rear in Gear 5k event in Tualatin, Oregon.A close-up photo of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute van, which features a blue-green-yellow gradient down the side
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
“An ideal [CRC] screening program would be risk-based. We would reserve the most invasive, highest-risk procedures, which would be colonoscopies, for the highest-risk individuals.” - Dr. David Lieberman on #ColonCancer screening (via @gohealio.bsky.social):
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‘No one solution': Noninvasive testing, AI, risk scores poised to refine CRC screening
Updated American Cancer Society guidance is reshaping colorectal cancer screening, expanding testing options and raising questions about where noninvasive tests, AI and risk-based screening fit alongside established approaches.In its recently revised sc...
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
“Blood-based tests — which can detect circulating free DNA associated with colon cancer — are potentially the holy grail of colon cancer screening.” - Dr. David Lieberman on #ColonCancer screening (via @gohealio.bsky.social):
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‘No one solution': Noninvasive testing, AI, risk scores poised to refine CRC screening
Updated American Cancer Society guidance is reshaping colorectal cancer screening, expanding testing options and raising questions about where noninvasive tests, AI and risk-based screening fit alongside established approaches.In its recently revised sc...
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
“An ideal [CRC] screening program would be risk-based. We would reserve the most invasive, highest-risk procedures, which would be colonoscopies, for the highest-risk individuals.” - Dr. David Lieberman on #ColonCancer screening (via @gohealio.bsky.social):
healio.com
‘No one solution': Noninvasive testing, AI, risk scores poised to refine CRC screening
Updated American Cancer Society guidance is reshaping colorectal cancer screening, expanding testing options and raising questions about where noninvasive tests, AI and risk-based screening fit alongside established approaches.In its recently revised sc...
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
“Blood-based tests — which can detect circulating free DNA associated with colon cancer — are potentially the holy grail of colon cancer screening.” - Dr. David Lieberman on #ColonCancer screening (via @gohealio.bsky.social):
healio.com
‘No one solution': Noninvasive testing, AI, risk scores poised to refine CRC screening
Updated American Cancer Society guidance is reshaping colorectal cancer screening, expanding testing options and raising questions about where noninvasive tests, AI and risk-based screening fit alongside established approaches.In its recently revised sc...
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
“The dedication of our care teams and our innovative, research-driven cancer treatments are transforming the cancer care experience for patients and their families.” - Dr. Brian Druker on @usnews.com ranking the Knight Cancer Institute among the best in the country: bit.ly/4yXtfs2
Image of a modern building with text promoting the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute as the Pacific Northwest's top-ranked cancer center. Includes a logo for OHSU and a U.S. News & World Report badge.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Top-rated cancer care in the PNW 🌲 @usnews.com ranks the Knight Cancer Institute among the best in the country. “Today’s recognition reflects the dedication of our people to achieve OHSU’s mission to improve the health and well-being of people.” - Dr. Shereef Elnahal: bit.ly/4yXtfs2
Image of a modern building with text promoting the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute as the Pacific Northwest's top-ranked cancer center. Includes a logo for OHSU and a U.S. News & World Report badge.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Join us for this year's Colon Cancer Coalition "Get Your Rear in Gear" 5K! Your participation helps increase #ColorectalCancer screenings, awareness programming, and support for patients in the community. 🗓️ Aug. 8 ⌚️ 8 AM 📍Tualatin Community Park Register: bit.ly/4wdbvXO
A group of six adults stands together in front of a large, red inflatable colon archway in a forested area. They are all dressed in athletic gear, predominantly blue shirts with various slogans. Some are wearing hats and sunglasses, and one person has a blue tutu. The background features tall trees and greenery.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
"We have to take care of each other. There are places that your friends and family can't see, and if you notice a spot that's changing on someone that looks abnormal, say something and encourage them to get it checked." - Dr. Elizabeth Berry on promoting #Melanoma early detection (via KATU News):
katu.com
Oregon’s melanoma rate tops the U.S. average: how to protect yourself in the summer sun
Oregon’s melanoma rate tops the US average, OHSU’s Dr. Elizabeth Berry says, with sunny summer sunburns a key factor.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
“It’s a way of delivering radiation immediately after surgery and increases the effectiveness of surgeries to remove these tumors in many cases.” - Dr. Stephen Bowden on improving outcomes for patients with brain tumors by implanting GammaTile:
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OHSU is first in Oregon to implant device in brain to treat tumor
Targeted radiation therapy aims to improve survival, prevent tumor recurrence.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"We have to take care of each other. There are places that your friends and family can't see, and if you notice a spot that's changing on someone that looks abnormal, say something and encourage them to get it checked." - Dr. Elizabeth Berry on promoting #Melanoma early detection (via KATU News):
katu.com
Oregon’s melanoma rate tops the U.S. average: how to protect yourself in the summer sun
Oregon’s melanoma rate tops the US average, OHSU’s Dr. Elizabeth Berry says, with sunny summer sunburns a key factor.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Join us for this year's Colon Cancer Coalition "Get Your Rear in Gear" 5K! Your participation helps increase #ColorectalCancer screenings, awareness programming, and support for patients in the community. 🗓️ Aug. 8 ⌚️ 8 AM 📍Tualatin Community Park Register: bit.ly/4wdbvXO
A group of six adults stands together in front of a large, red inflatable colon archway in a forested area. They are all dressed in athletic gear, predominantly blue shirts with various slogans. Some are wearing hats and sunglasses, and one person has a blue tutu. The background features tall trees and greenery.
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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute @ohsuknight.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A team at OHSU became the first in Oregon to implant a new type of radioactive tile to improve outcomes for patients with brain tumors. GammaTile is a biodegradable collagen implant that encases a concentrated dose of radiation in the tissue directly surrounding the area after tumor removal:
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OHSU is first in Oregon to implant device in brain to treat tumor
Targeted radiation therapy aims to improve survival, prevent tumor recurrence.
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