Lurie Cancer Center

The Northwestern Center for Bedside Medicine is proud to host the First Annual Conference in Bedside Medicine in Chicago, Nov 14-15, 2025. Join international experts including Abraham Verghese & Andrew Elder to hone your bedside clinical & teaching skills. northwestern.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...

Double-positive T cells form heterotypic clusters with circulating tumor cells to foster cancer metastasis @jclinical-invest.bsky.social @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social @luriecancer.bsky.social
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Building “Smart” Cell Sensors for Safer, More Precise Cancer Therapies New synthetic biosensors developed by Professor Josh Leonard give immune cells the ability to read their environment and act only when needed.

A new study by Lurie Cancer Center member Joshua Leonard, PhD, could ultimately enable the development of safer and more effective treatments for #cancer using ‘smart’ cell therapies," according to findings in @natchembio.nature.com. spr.ly/6019f2Yfv @nu-bsa.bsky.social

As #oncologists at @luriecancer.bsky.social, Prof Al Benson and Dr Sheetal Kircher treat patients with GI #cancer and conduct research to improve health services. Here, they discuss the importance of #philanthropy for funding cancer research and care: futurumcareers.com/how-philanth...

In our latest collection of free education resources, we explore #oncology with Prof Al Benson and Dr Sheetal Kircher at @luriecancer.bsky.social. Discover the vital role that #philanthropy plays in cancer research and care: futurumcareers.com/how-philanth...
#edusky #scicomm

Advancing Ovarian Health from Fertility to Lifespan with Francesca Duncan, PhD Women are living longer, healthier lives, but ovarian aging still impacts fertility and hormone production as it always has. In this episode, Francesca Duncan, PhD, discusses novel research into maint...

Moving forward, the scientists aim to better understand how and why MNGCs end up in the aging ovary. Duncan discusses her pioneering research focused on #ovarianhealth in this #BreakthroughsPodcast: feinberg.northwestern.edu/research/pod... @nu-crs.bsky.social @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social #gyncsm

New Molecular Mechanisms of Ovarian Aging Discovered  - News Center Investigators led by Francesca Elizabeth Duncan, PhD, have discovered new molecular mechanisms that enable specialized immune cells to cause ovarian aging and functional decline, according to a recent...

Investigators led by Francesca Duncan, PhD, @nuduncanlab.bsky.social, have discovered new molecular mechanisms that lead specialized immune cells to cause ovarian aging and functional decline, per a recent study in @plosbiology.org. news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/07/21/n... #healthspan

@joshmeeks.bsky.social, joins GU Oncology Now to give an overview of emerging data in the NMIBC space and the recent the FDA Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee ruling for lower risk patients. @luriecancer.bsky.social #BladderCancer #Oncology
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Sharing with newly elected leaders' institutions that are on Bluesky!
• @luriecancer.bsky.social, @utah.edu: Ali Shilatifard & Vahe Bandarian were elected to ASBMB Council.

Telomerase reverse transcriptase degradation via a rationally designed covalent proteolysis targeting chimera Expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) is a hallmark of cancer, maintaining telomere integrity to enable replicative immortality. Howev…

In a recent study, Stephen Kron, PhD, and colleagues at Northwestern University demonstrates that the novel chemical probe NU-PRO-1 effectively degrades TERT, delays DNA repair, and sensitizes cancer cells to radiation. #KarlScheidt @luriecancer.bsky.social #LudwigCancer
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With our amazing community advisory board of @luriecancer.bsky.social today!

We’ll be discussing research and best practices to improve care for people with serious illnesses throughout the day at Lurie Cancer Center’s 19th Annual Pain & Palliative Care Conference. View the agenda ➡ www.cancer.northwestern.edu/docs/event-d...

New study shows exercise can reduce risk of colorectal cancer recurrence There is powerful new evidence that simple behaviors, like walking a few times a week, could go a long way toward fighting colorectal cancer.

Lurie Cancer Center's Sheetal Kircher, MD, weighs in on why new study findings on the benefits of exercise for #coloncancer survivors received a standing ovation at #ASCO25: abc7chicago.com/post/lurie-c... via @abc7chicago.bsky.social @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social #crcsm

Understanding the Genomic Complexities of Glioblastoma Tumors - News Center Genetic makeup and structure can shift dramatically across different areas of a single glioblastoma tumor, reveals a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.

A new Science Advances study led by Feng Yue, PhD, reveals that the genetic makeup and structure of #glioblastoma tumors can vary dramatically across different regions of a single tumor. @luriecancer.bsky.social‬

Congrats on a great run! It truly was a picture perfect day. Thanks for being part of our 32nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K—and thank you for your support!

Experts from @LurieCancer and @NorthwesternMed be at #ASCO25 presenting and discussing the latest advances in cancer care. Connect with us at Booth 11016 and explore some of today’s highlights at: breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/asco.html @ascocancer.bsky.social @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social

Today, Raheem Bell, MD, will present his study examining variation in NGS testing adoption for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer at the #ASCO25 Quality Care/Health Service Research poster session. Abstract 11101/Poster 440
📅: Saturday, May 31
⌚️: 1:30 p.m. CT
📍: Hall A

Today at #ASCO25, Ann Marie Flores, PhD, PT, will present results from her study examining physical functional impairment trajectories among outpatient cancer survivors. Abstract 11081/Poster 420
📅: Saturday, May 31
⌚️: 1:30 p.m. CT
📍: Hall A. @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social

Today at #ASCO25, @DrWGradishar will discuss the significance and future implications of abstracts presented during the Metastatic Breast Cancer Oral Abstract Session and panel discussion.

📅 Saturday, May 31
⌚️: 1:15 p.m. CT
📍: Hall B1 / Live Stream
@nuintmed.bsky.social @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social

Welcome to Chicago #ASCO25! Experts from Lurie Cancer Center will present and discuss the latest advances in cancer care throughout the meeting. Connect with us at Booth 11016 and explore presentation highlights at: breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/asco.html

Are you as excited as we are? Take the leap and register to join us Sunday, June 1 at our 32nd Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K in Chicago’s Grant Park!: bit.ly/4kghlC8 #LurieCelebrates #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay #NCSD2025 @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nu-bsa.bsky.social

It promises to be a beautiful day. Thank you for joining us and supporting our efforts!

Mike Lowe to be recognized as one of the ‘Faces of Cancer’ at annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K CHICAGO — After receiving a colon cancer diagnosis last year, WGN’s Mike Lowe is happy to report that his cancer is now undetectable. Throughout his health journey, Mike offered an intimate l…

We can't wait to celebrate @mikelowereports.bsky.social this Sunday! Mike told @wgntv.com how his own experience shaped the message he'll share at our Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K. wgntv.com/morning-news... Register to join us on #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay: bit.ly/4kghlC8 #NCSD2025

Heading to #ASCO25? Lurie Cancer Center’s physicians and scientists will present and discuss leading-edge research in cancer care, May 30-June 1. Visit us at Booth 11016 and view some of the highlights here: breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/asco.html @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social @nu-bsa.bsky.social

The @luriecancer.bsky.social (LCC) went thru the competing renewal of NCI designation. For a 2nd time we got "exceptional" ranking. The NCI site visit team gave us a "perfect exceptional" (equivalent to 10). LCC is one of few in the nation and the only one in IL to ever achieve exceptional status.

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Our Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K is just weeks away! Join us in Chicago’s Grant Park on #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay to experience the unique power & energy of our community event! Register now to join us Sun. June 1! bit.ly/4kghlC8 #LurieCelebrates #NCSD2025

Possible prognosis and treatment for Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis Former President Joe Biden is said to be evaluating treatment options after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Dr. Maha Hussain joins to discuss.

Former President Biden is said to be evaluating treatment options after being diagnosed with advanced #prostatecancer. Maha Hussain, MD, of @luriecancer.bsky.social joined @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy to discuss. www.cbsnews.com/video/possib...

A survivor reflects on the moments at our Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K that “became an amazing turning point in my recovery.” Read her story in @curetoday.bsky.social and join us in Chicago on #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay: www.curetoday.com/view/my-rare... @cancersurvivorsday.bsky.social

“Timing, coordination and expertise in care care are not optional. They are lifesaving.” Oncologist Sheetal Kircher, MD, Medical Director of our Cancer Survivorship Institute, shared her perspective on access to complex therapies in the Judiciary Committee hearing on PBMs. @ascocancer.bsky.social