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“For an initial experiment, it certainly showed the promise that we had hoped for.” Healio spoke with Megha Padi of University of Arizona Cancer Center University of Arizona about the anthelminthic drug pyrvinium pamoate, its potential in treating Merkel cell carcinoma and repurposed drugs. bit.ly/4j4gt1v

Binaytara (@binaytara) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The CME-accredited Best of ASCO 2025 review series is coming to #Albuquerque! Join Dr. Ursa Brown-Glaberman and other leading experts to break down the practice-changing abstracts from the 2025 ASCO® Annual Meeting. 🌟Register today: buff.ly/NUgxwmE University of Arizona Cancer Center Univ. of New Mexico

The CME-accredited Best of ASCO 2025 review series is coming to #Albuquerque! Join Dr. Ursa Brown-Glaberman and other leading experts to break down the practice-changing abstracts from the 2025 ASCO® Annual Meeting. 🌟Register today: buff.ly/NUgxwmE <a href="/UAZCancer/">University of Arizona Cancer Center</a> <a href="/UNM/">Univ. of New Mexico</a>
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On Clinical Trials Day, U of A Cancer Center and Banner leadership celebrated the Clinical Trials team for their tireless efforts to advance clinical research and work collaboratively to improve cancer outcomes and care for patients. We are grateful to you for all your work!

On Clinical Trials Day, U of A Cancer Center and Banner leadership celebrated the Clinical Trials team for their tireless efforts to advance clinical research and work collaboratively to improve cancer outcomes and care for patients. We are grateful to you for all your work!
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Professor and Section Chief of Surgical Oncology at University of Arizona Health Sciences Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD, FACS presenting “Patient Reported Outcomes and Decision Regret After Pancreatic Surgery” at the 2025 Department of Surgery University of Arizona Department of Surgery annual Research Symposium hosted in the beautiful

Professor and Section Chief of Surgical Oncology at <a href="/UAZHealth/">University of Arizona Health Sciences</a> Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD, FACS presenting “Patient Reported Outcomes and Decision Regret After Pancreatic Surgery” at the 2025 Department of Surgery <a href="/UofAZSurgery/">University of Arizona Department of Surgery</a> annual Research Symposium hosted in the beautiful
Junaid Arshad (@drjunaidarsh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Honored to be presenting our work at ASCO. If you’re around, we’d be grateful for your time & feedback. Stop by our poster, share ur thoughts & let’s tackle #NETs together. Jaydira Del Rivero, MD National Cancer Institute University of Arizona Cancer Center See you there! #GIOnc #ASCO25 #MedTwitter

Honored to be presenting our work at <a href="/ASCO/">ASCO</a>. If you’re around, we’d be grateful for your time &amp; feedback. Stop by our poster, share ur thoughts &amp; let’s tackle #NETs together. <a href="/JaydiDelRivero/">Jaydira Del Rivero, MD</a> <a href="/theNCI/">National Cancer Institute</a> <a href="/UAZCancer/">University of Arizona Cancer Center</a>

See you there!
#GIOnc #ASCO25 #MedTwitter
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Congrats to Justina Bonaventura, PhD of Optical Sciences, on her graduation. Justina has been working with member and mentor, Travis Sawyer. Read about all grads working in the U of A Cancer Center. ow.ly/r55750VZJOu

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Excellent podcast! Learn about biomarker testing in treating cholangiocarcinomas. Rachna Shroff, MD, FASCO, gives an interesting primer on detecting these cancers on the RARECast Global Genes podcast. ow.ly/Nulv50W0htI #cholangiocarcinoma

Excellent podcast! Learn about biomarker testing in treating cholangiocarcinomas. Rachna Shroff, MD, FASCO, gives an interesting primer on detecting these cancers on the RARECast Global Genes podcast.

ow.ly/Nulv50W0htI #cholangiocarcinoma
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Summer’s almost here, and Clara Curiel, MD, of the U of A Cancer Center Skin Cancer Institute reminds us to stay safe and follow the ABCDE's: Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Evolving If you notice these signs, see a provider. Early detection is key! #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth

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Congratulations to Jennifer Daw, PhD of Cancer Biology, on her graduation. Jennifer has been working with mentors, Bill Montford, PhD, and Ron Heimark, PhD. Read more about Jennifer and other U of A Cancer Center grads in our recent tribute. ow.ly/Mr2T50W2TVP #grad #cancer

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Our congratulations to Julia Morris, PhD of Cellular and Molecular Biology. Julia has been working with cancer center member and mentor, Curtis Thorne, PhD. Read more about the graduates working in the cancer center. cancercenter.arizona.edu/news/2025/05/c… #grad #cancerresearch #cancer

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A study initiated by a University of Arizona Cancer Center physician-scientist defined how loss of the Y chromosome in male immune cells negatively affects immune system function, which may explain why loss of Y is associated with lower cancer survival rates in men. More: bit.ly/4dLo0RU

A study initiated by a <a href="/UAZCancer/">University of Arizona Cancer Center</a> physician-scientist defined how loss of the Y chromosome in male immune cells negatively affects immune system function, which may explain why loss of Y is associated with lower cancer survival rates in men. More: bit.ly/4dLo0RU
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This study was published in nature today, and is the first to identify & define the relationship between loss of Y in white blood cells, immune cells & tumors, providing insights as to why men with loss of Y have increased cancer risks & poorer outcomes. x.com/UAZHealth/stat…

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Our congratulations to Jack Duy Tran, PhD of Cancer Biology, on his graduation. Jack has been working with cancer center member and mentor, Cynthia Miranti, PhD. Read more about Jack & other graduates in our recent tribute. cancercenter.arizona.edu/news/2025/05/c… #grad #cancerresearch #cancer

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BIO5 members Dongkyun Kang and Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski are part of a team that hope to image nerve endings and create objective, quantitative biomarkers for a common and painful side effect of chemotherapy drugs. Read in University of Arizona Health Sciences: bit.ly/4juuKVG

BIO5 members Dongkyun Kang and Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski are part of a team that hope to image nerve endings and create objective, quantitative biomarkers for a common and painful side effect of chemotherapy drugs.

Read in <a href="/UAZHealth/">University of Arizona Health Sciences</a>: bit.ly/4juuKVG
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Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells, Survival Worsened by Y Chromosome Loss Y chromosome loss in blood cells impairs T-cell function, explaining increased cancer mortality in aging men and impacting immunotherapy treatments. University of Arizona Cancer Center #cancer #oncology hubs.li/Q03qW5Vs0

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Our congratulations to Namoonga Mantina, PhD, for earning her doctorate in Health Behavior Health Promotion. Namoonga has been working with cancer center member & mentor, Purnima Madhivanan, PhD. Read more about Namoonga & others in our recent tribute. ow.ly/FmyS50W7ePi

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UACCC members Christopher Hulme, PhD, and Curtis Thorne, PhD, recently received $4 million in venture funding to develop drugs that are orally bioavailable, well-tolerated and versatile in treating multiple cancer types. #beardownoncancer ow.ly/5ZjJ50W9eCS

UACCC members Christopher Hulme, PhD, and Curtis Thorne, PhD, recently received $4 million in venture funding to develop drugs that are orally bioavailable, well-tolerated and versatile  in treating multiple cancer types.

#beardownoncancer 

ow.ly/5ZjJ50W9eCS
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The UACCC Community Outreach & Engagement team joined the Navajo Nation Breast & Cervical Cancer Prevention Program for the latest Beyond Cancer conference. The day was dedicated to the knowledge, resources, and strong supportive network needed for cancer survivors' lives.

The UACCC Community Outreach &amp; Engagement team joined the Navajo Nation Breast &amp; Cervical Cancer Prevention Program for the latest Beyond Cancer conference.

The day was dedicated to the knowledge, resources, and strong supportive network needed for cancer survivors' lives.