
Chris Cann, MD
@chriscannmd
GI Oncologist, Assistant Professor @FoxChaseCancer | @VUMCHemOnc Alum | Tweets are my own
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https://www.foxchase.org/christopher-cann 08-06-2020 17:33:48
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Recently, Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the PanCAN PurpleStride Philadelphia 2025 Leadership Breakfast with the areaโs champions in pancreatic cancer research, all working together for a common goal: to rewrite the future of pancreatic cancer. Sanjay S. Reddy Chris Cann, MD




Starting #ECOG spring meeting strong! Kudos to Efrat Dotan MD for sharing her journeyโhad us all thinking, โWaitโฆ how did she do that, and can I borrow some of that brilliance?โ Grateful to call her a mentor and ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group my home. Fox Chase Cancer Center Penn Medicine


For those that cannot attend the annual @asco meeting.... we have created a local meeting w/my co-chair ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ in #heme and #solidtumors. Join us! Muhamed Baljeviฤ, MD, FACP Kathy Walsh, MD, MAEd Chris Cann, MD Benjamin Garmezy Christine Lovly, MD, PhD, FASCO Date: Sat 6/21/2025 Location: Conrad Hotel #nashville


Young adult cancer rates are climbing, but care models havenโt caught up. Fox Chase Cancer Centerโs Young Adult Cancer Program is addressing this gap with tailored supportโfrom fertility preservation to financial counseling. Learn more on Philly Mag: bit.ly/3Fy3nMo

๐Co-Chair: ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐Post ASCO update - CME certified ๐Date: 6/21/2025 ๐Registration: MLS Conferences | Summary - MLS Nashville ๐ Alan Tan Christine Lovly, MD, PhD, FASCO Kathy Walsh, MD, MAEd Muhamed Baljeviฤ, MD, FACP Chris Cann, MD Ronak H. Mistry, DO #cancer #cancerresearch #PatientCare #Nashville


Couldnโt think of a better person for the job :) Congrats Namrata (Neena) Vijayvergia MD!

An innovative EHR intervention at Fox Chase helped increase fertility preservation referrals for young cancer patients. Learn how this simple change is making a big impact on survivorship care: bit.ly/3FC06f7 #CancerCare #FertilityPreservation Chris Cann, MD

The Medical Educator Consortium MLS #Nashville #cancer post-ASCO update today. So great to see our ๐คฉ staff (Deb Hawkins, APP) and former Vanderbilt University Medical Center #hemeonc #Fellows ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ Kathy Walsh, MD, MAEd Chris Cann, MD Ronak H. Mistry, DO Dr. AC Uhelski. #canceresearch


Dr Chris Cann, MD & team show biweekly TAS-102 #BiTS in #crcsm โฌ๏ธgrade โฅ3 neutropenia & anemia and maintained similar #PFS (4.2mo) & #OS (9.2mo) vs standard dosing. This schedule may improve tolerability & support combination ๐๐#Bev #GIonc doi.org/10.1093/oncoloโฆ


New research from Fox Chase shows a biweekly dose of TAS-102 cuts toxicity but keeps its cancer-fighting power for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Read more from Chris Cann, MD, lead author on the study: bit.ly/3FLB4uc

Check out our Cancer Discovery commentary on the of rise young adult cancer and the critical components of a young adult cancer program to offer optimal support. As always, great to work with my mentor Dr. Cathy Eng. Fox Chase Cancer Center Vanderbilt University Medical Center

A retrospective analysis shows that trifluridine/tipiracil with or without bevacizumab given biweekly was favorable in those with colorectal cancer. Read more from Fox Chase's Chris Cann, MD: bit.ly/3IeuBc2

Young adults with cancer need top notch careโbut they also need connection, community, and care that gets them. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ง ๐งโโ๏ธ Join us (and the amazing Chris Cann, MD) as we build a program that heals mind, body & soulโwithout any crystal balls. Fox Chase Cancer Center