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WVU Cancer Institute

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The WVU Cancer Institute is West Virginia’s premier cancer center with a national reputation of excellence in treatment, prevention and research.

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Lung cancer screening can give you more time to be with the ones you love. If you are 50 or older with a smoking history, talk to your healthcare provider about lung cancer screening. Screening is quick and easy. You do not have to quit smoking to be screened. #WVPinkandPearl

Lung cancer screening can give you more time to be with the ones you love. If you are 50 or older with a smoking history, talk to your healthcare provider about lung cancer screening.

Screening is quick and easy.
You do not have to quit smoking to be screened.
#WVPinkandPearl
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Lung cancer screening can give you more memories. If you are 50 or older with a smoking history, talk to your healthcare provider about lung cancer screening. Screening is covered by most major insurers. You do not have to quit smoking to be screened. #WVPinkandPear

Lung cancer screening can give you more memories. If you are 50 or older with a smoking history, talk to your healthcare provider about lung
cancer screening.

Screening is covered by most major insurers.
You do not have to quit smoking to be screened.
#WVPinkandPear
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Lung cancer screening can give you more hope. If you are 50 or older with a smoking history, talk to your healthcare provider about lung cancer screening. There are screening locations across the state. You do not have to quit smoking to be screened. #WVPinkandPearl

Lung cancer screening can give you more hope. If you are 50 or older with a smoking history, talk to your healthcare provider about lung cancer screening.

There are screening locations across the state.
You do not have to quit smoking to be screened.
#WVPinkandPearl
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Almost all #CervicalCancer is caused by HPV. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if the #HPVvax is right for you and your family. bit.ly/2PY9LRu. #PreventCervicalCancerWV

Almost all #CervicalCancer is caused by HPV. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if the #HPVvax is right for you and your family. bit.ly/2PY9LRu. #PreventCervicalCancerWV
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Beginning at age 21, people with a cervix should receive routine HPV and Pap testing to detect cervical cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Talk to your doctor about your options: bit.ly/3ooJjzH

Beginning at age 21, people with a cervix should receive routine HPV and Pap testing to detect cervical cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Talk to your doctor about your options: bit.ly/3ooJjzH
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#CervicalCancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally. Learn how you can protect yourself and all the women and girls in your life: bit.ly/3myBx41

#CervicalCancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally. Learn how you can protect yourself and all the women and girls in your life: bit.ly/3myBx41
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HPV and Pap testing can detect cervical cancer early when it is easier to treat. Women aged 30-65 should talk to a doctor about a screening schedule: bit.ly/2yNSCkq

HPV and Pap testing can detect cervical cancer early when it is easier to treat. Women aged 30-65 should talk to a doctor about a screening schedule:
bit.ly/2yNSCkq
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If you are uninsured or underinsured, and a woman between the ages of 21-64 you may qualify for the WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Learn more: dhhr.wv.gov/bccsp/Pages/de…

If you are uninsured or underinsured, and a woman between the ages of 21-64 you may qualify for the WV Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program. Learn more:
dhhr.wv.gov/bccsp/Pages/de…
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WVU Day of Giving is March 26th! Sign up to become a WVU Cancer Institute ambassador and you will receive a personalized link to share with your social networks. Learn more: dayofgiving.wvu.edu/giving-day/985… The top five ambassadors win a prize for their efforts! 💙💛

WVU Day of Giving is March 26th! Sign up to become a WVU Cancer Institute ambassador and you will receive a personalized link to share with your social networks. Learn more: dayofgiving.wvu.edu/giving-day/985…

The top five ambassadors win a prize for their efforts! 💙💛
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WVU Cancer Institute honors those living with a history of cancer and celebrates their strength on National Cancer Survivors Day. We acknowledge the support of families and friends, dedication of healthcare providers, and the commitment of cancer researchers.

WVU Cancer Institute honors those living with a history of cancer and celebrates their strength on National Cancer Survivors Day. We acknowledge the support of families and friends,  dedication of healthcare providers, and the commitment of cancer researchers.
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A roadside decision saved her life. When Penny Cooley spotted the LUCAS lung cancer screening mobile unit, something told her to stop—and that moment changed everything. LUCAS brings lifesaving lung cancer screenings to rural West Virginia. Read more: bit.ly/LUCASpatient

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Today is World Brain Tumor Day — a day to raise awareness, support research, and honor those affected by brain tumors. The WVU Cancer Institute team is dedicated to advancing treatment, offering hope, and standing alongside patients every step of the way. wvucancer.org

Today is World Brain Tumor Day — a day to raise awareness, support research, and honor those affected by brain tumors.

The WVU Cancer Institute team is dedicated to advancing treatment, offering hope, and standing alongside patients every step of the way.
wvucancer.org
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Our pancreatic cancer team, led by Brian Boone, MD, has been recognized as a top 25 program in the nation with Castle Connolly’s Pancreatic Cancer Surgery National and State Gold Standard Award. 🏅 Learn more about Dr. Boone and his work: cancer.wvumedicine.org/about-us/highl…

Our pancreatic cancer team, led by Brian Boone, MD, has been recognized as a top 25 program in the nation with Castle Connolly’s Pancreatic Cancer Surgery National and State Gold Standard Award. 🏅

Learn more about Dr. Boone and his work: cancer.wvumedicine.org/about-us/highl…
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Congratulations to Ali Hajiran, MD, chief of Urologic Oncology and director of Robotic Surgery, on performing his 500th major robotic urologic cancer surgery reflecting his dedication to excellence in patient care. 📸 Pictured: Hajiran (center) with the Robotic Surgery team.

Congratulations to Ali Hajiran, MD, chief of Urologic Oncology and director of Robotic Surgery, on performing his 500th major robotic urologic cancer surgery reflecting his dedication to excellence in patient care.
📸 Pictured: Hajiran (center) with the Robotic Surgery team.
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☀️Practice sun safety! Summer sun is here, but so are the risks of harmful UV rays. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends these smart sun safety habits. #SunSafety #SkinProtection #SummerTips

☀️Practice sun safety!
Summer sun is here, but so are the risks of harmful UV rays. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends these smart sun safety habits.
#SunSafety #SkinProtection #SummerTips
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West Virginia has one of the highest colorectal cancer rates in the country – but we’re working to change that. Learn how the WVU Cancer Institute is working to reduce colon cancer rates: magazine.wvu.edu/stories/2025/0… 📷 Emily Groves, MD, surgical oncologist

West Virginia has one of the highest colorectal cancer rates in the country – but we’re working to change that.

Learn how the WVU Cancer Institute is working to reduce colon cancer rates: magazine.wvu.edu/stories/2025/0… 

📷 Emily Groves, MD, surgical oncologist
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🤝 Join the WVU Cancer Institute’s Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC). We believe that the best care is shaped by the voices of those who experience it. 📩 Interested? Please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

🤝 Join the WVU Cancer Institute’s Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC). We believe that the best care is shaped by the voices of those who experience it.

📩 Interested? Please contact:
heather.colebank@wvumedicine.org
or rschnei2@wvumedicine.org
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⛳️ Swing for a cause at the WVU Cancer Institute Golf Classic on July 19, 2025 at Stonewall Resort! • 18-hole golf & brand-new sporting clays • Fun contests & elite prizes • Proceeds benefit the Live Like Brent and Connection 304 funds Register at wvucancergolfclassic.com

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🎉Celebrating our 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Program cohort! 🧪 The program will culminate in a mini-symposium where students present their findings: 🏆 Presentations on August 1, 2–4 pm in Health Sciences room 2940A 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3ZWtcwS

🎉Celebrating our 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Program cohort!

🧪 The program will culminate in a mini-symposium where students present their findings:
🏆 Presentations on August 1, 2–4 pm in Health Sciences room 2940A
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3ZWtcwS