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Julia Close, MD

@juliaclose.bsky.social

Oncologist, Mother, Quilter, Occasional Runner Chief Education Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology Posts are my own

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Federal Funding for Cancer Research As Congress negotiates Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bills, urge them to make cancer research a top priority.

@cliffordhudis.bsky.social at #ASCO25: ~40% cut to NCI budget in Admin's '26 proposal. We are in a tragic paradox: remarkable science & historic cuts to resources needed to turn these opps into hope for millions of pts. Our advocacy, is more important than ever ➑️ brnw.ch/21wT3U4

31.05.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

While we cannot confirm how many (if any) NCI staff are in Chicago for #ASCO25, we want to make sure #CancerResearchers know that you can earn some CE credits by attending an early-onset cancer session with former (read: fabulous) NCI Director Kim Rathmell meetings.asco.org/2025-asco-an... #OncSky

31.05.2025 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting insights at #ASCO25! The session "Accelerating Cancer Clinical Trials With Artificial Intelligence."

30.05.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unable to join us at #ASCO25? You’ll have another chance to learn about the BIGGEST breakthroughs at Best of ASCO 2025 in Minneapolis, July 11-12! Join us in person or online for a deep dive into the latest updates.

Reserve your hotel & register by June 4: brnw.ch/21wSLgM

19.05.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Highly recommend this extensive resource in learning more about implementation of AI in #MedEd - Thanks @aamctoday.bsky.social

22.04.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During this #GlobalVolunteerMonth & #NationalVolunteerWeek, our CEO Dr. Clifford Hudis expresses a heartfelt β€˜thank you’ to all of our many volunteers for their time, energy, thought leadership, & expertise. Thank YOU for your service to ASCO!

21.04.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am surprised there has not been more press about how many Veterans work for the federal government, especially the VA, and are disproportionately impacted by these cuts. (I worked at the Gainesville VA > 1 decade -> passionate about Veteran care)

18.04.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great video! Love the part with the med ed team...

18.04.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That should say UF and Duke…

31.03.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have degrees from uf. I may be quite conflicted for the championship game! Are you going? It’s right down the street right?

31.03.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are committed to supporting #CancerCare providers and patients who may be affected by public health issues. A listing of measles and vaccination resources can be found on our website and will continue to be updated: asco.org/news-initiat...

27.03.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ACS Awards Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell the 2025 Medal of Honor Dr. Rathmell is a renowned kidney cancer expert with numerous achievements in translational research and treatment of complex and hereditary kidney cancers; most recently, she served as the 17th Direc...

Congrats to Dr. Rathmell on wining the ACS 2025 Medal of honor- so deserving!
ascopost.com/news/march-2...

13.03.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to the #MedEd sessions at #ASCO25 - thanks for all your thoughtful work this week.

12.03.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting is shaping up to be a great meeting- thanks to all our volunteers for their hard work bringing the scientific program together. Great seeing you at Headquarters this week!

12.03.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great opportunity - ASCO is looking for a new editor-in-chief for the Ed Book

11.03.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So great seeing everyone at @ascocancer.bsky.social this week for #ASCOLDP. What a great group!

06.03.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Events
What just happened?
Catching a cold.
Pattern/Trends
What trends have there been over time?
I have been catching colds more often.
Underlying Structures
What has influenced the patterns?
More stress at work, not eating well, difficulty accessing healthy food near home or work.
Mental Models
What assumption, beliefs and values do people hold about the system? What beliefs keep the system in place?
Career is the most important piece of our identity, healthy food is too expensive, rest is for the lazy.
REACT
ANTICIPATE
DESIGN
TRANSFORM

Events What just happened? Catching a cold. Pattern/Trends What trends have there been over time? I have been catching colds more often. Underlying Structures What has influenced the patterns? More stress at work, not eating well, difficulty accessing healthy food near home or work. Mental Models What assumption, beliefs and values do people hold about the system? What beliefs keep the system in place? Career is the most important piece of our identity, healthy food is too expensive, rest is for the lazy. REACT ANTICIPATE DESIGN TRANSFORM

Doctors seated at a table in a room with multiple screens and a man giving a talk

Doctors seated at a table in a room with multiple screens and a man giving a talk

Strategic thinking in oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social Leadership Development Program #ASCOLDP this week. Leadership skills on communication, stakeholder management, and planning.

05.03.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
ASCO Quality Care Symposium
DRIVING SOLUTIONS. IMPLEMENTING CHANGE

ASCO Quality Care Symposium DRIVING SOLUTIONS. IMPLEMENTING CHANGE

🚨Great news ‼️
The 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social Quality Care Symposium abstract submission site will open in April!

❌Mark abstract deadline June 10th, 2025

πŸ“†When considering your #ASCO25 schedule don't forget to plan your quality care innovations & solutions submission for our fall meeting!!

25.02.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The future of UF GME is very bright with @drmmurphy.bsky.social! So proud and happy for you for all the things you have done and have yet to accomplish.

20.02.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My mom is a 25+ year breast cancer survivor. And my hero. Today was our annual mom-ograms and margaritas. Thanks to screening my mom was diagnosed early!

17.02.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to all those who have earner FASCO! Thanks for your service.

06.02.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium - Research Summaries for Patients Visit this page during the meeting to find patient-friendly summaries of highlighted research.

CtDNA blood test may help plan treatment and predict prognosis for patients with stage III #ColonCancer. Read a plain language summary of the research from #GI25

25.01.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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New from#GI25 #ASCOEdBook: Cell-based therapies in GI cancers are promising. However, maintaining activity in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment must be addressed. brnw.ch/21wQfqx

25.01.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well attended #GI25 poster walk led by Vaibhav Sahai, MD, MS, of the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer. Dr Sahai is co-chair of the @bigtencrc.bsky.social GI Clinical Trial Working Group.

25.01.2025 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cell-Based Therapies in GI Cancers: Current Landscape and Future Directions Cell-based therapies have become integral to the routine clinical management of hematologic malignancies. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy has demonstrated efficacy in immunogenic solid tum...

NEW #ASCOEdBook #GI25 article just published: Cell-Based Therapies in GI Cancers: Current Landscape and Future Directions ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...

23.01.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Way back when I was an intern Dr. Lakshmi Balasubranian was one of my favorite residents. So exciting to see her on the podium at ASCO #GI25 today speaking on patient centered management

23.01.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Announcing the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Featured Voices! Follow along for a range of expert insights and join the conversation using the official hashtag: #GI25

Not yet registered? There’s still time to join us in person or online at brnw.ch/21wQ9bK

21.01.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed, Advanced Ovarian Cancer: ASCO Guideline Update ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development process as outlined in the ASCO G...

Just published! New ASCO Guideline Update: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed, Advanced Ovarian Cancer: ASCO Guideline Update ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
#JCO #JCOJournals #Guidelines

23.01.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been purchasing the nerds gummy clusters β€œfor my son” but secretly I’m obsessed with them. He just got braces. So I need to just admit they are for me…

23.01.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Me too!

23.01.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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