Deepak Vadehra
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GI Med Onc @roswellpark . CRC researcher , director EOCRC program. Working to improve research in EOCRC. One of the founding members @thegutonclab
Joined May 2009
One page takeaway/summary from our 🗣️ with @YJanjigianMD and #MATTERHORN study that resulted in #Durvalumab @FDAOncology approval on November 25, 2025 for resectable GEJ/Gastric adenocarcinoma! #OncTwitter #gism #MedTwitter @OncUpdates
Durvalumab (+FLOT) is now @US_FDA ✅ for resectable Gastric & GEJ adenocarcinoma based off #MATTERHORN! We 🗣️ this trial, findings, PDL1, and AEs w/ @YJanjigianMD Full 🗣️: ⭐️ https://t.co/Q53ZeQWxeG ⭐️ Also on “Oncology Brothers” podcast @OncoAlert @OncUpdates #gism
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Teamed up with #BrysonKatona & #LindaLee to make sense of the ever-confusing world of #NETs in our @AGA_Gastro review—hope it helps every GI and Onc specialist who meets these sneaky tumors on a “routine” scope https://t.co/i5KN51TEyy
@FoxChaseCancer @PennMedicine @BrighamWomens
gastrojournal.org
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) represent a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with diverse biological and clinical behavior, and gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) are the most...
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Very excited to see this in print. Our latest commentary highlighting the "missing piece of the puzzle" in neuroendocrine neoplasm classification, published in Med @CellPressNews . NENs are classified based on morphology, site of origin, and Ki-67 proliferation indices. These
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Reuniting with my colleagues at the U of Miami 🌴 for the international sarcoma conference #CTOS2025. Presenting 4 posters tomorrow 🏃♂️😳 @JTrentMDPhD @GinaDAmatoMD1
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Thrilled to welcome @AzzaSarfraz to the GI Oncology Research Team at @MiamiCancerInst @BaptistHealthSF @BHCancerCare A physician-scientist from @AKUGlobal joining us from @OhioState, where she focused on GI cancer research. Author of 150+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index
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Can beta-blockers enhance the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors? Our new meta-analysis in @TargetOncology @SpringerNature led by Kota Tokunaga, reviews the evidence across solid tumors. Current data show no clear survival benefit—but our ongoing trials will tell us more.
link.springer.com
Targeted Oncology - Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are now standard for various cancers, and preclinical studies suggest beta-blockers (BBs) may boost the efficacy of ICIs. However, prior...
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🤩 #ESMO25 GI oncology highlights from @UGrewalMD! ✅ MATTERHORN: Peri-op durvalumab + FLOT→⬆️OS ✅ CARES-009: Camrelizumab + rivoceranib peri-op HCC → EFS 42.1 vs 19.4 mo ✅ STELLAR-303: Zanzalintinib + atezo beats rego in MSS mCRC 💥Full roundup⬇️: https://t.co/DaPQ1mErG4
oncupdates.com
Key ESMO 2025 updates across GI cancers highlight progress in immunotherapy and targeted therapy, from perioperative durvalumab to new combinations in refractory disease.
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🎯 Making Sense of GI Cancer Data from #ESMO25 Knowledge is understanding the data. Wisdom is knowing what to do with it. Join global experts as they decode the most impactful updates in GI Oncology — from Upper GI & HPB to CRC & NET. 🗓️ 7 Nov 2025 | 7:00 PM IST 📍 Online Webinar
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Excited to do this with some of my most favorite people. Thanks @SuyogCancer for the invitation. Looking forward to a great discussion! @WinshipAtEmory @TheGutOncLab
🎯 Making Sense of GI Cancer Data from #ESMO25 Knowledge is understanding the data. Wisdom is knowing what to do with it. Join global experts as they decode the most impactful updates in GI Oncology — from Upper GI & HPB to CRC & NET. 🗓️ 7 Nov 2025 | 7:00 PM IST 📍 Online Webinar
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I just want to give a huge shout out to 2 of the most influential people in my life on their huge achievement of receiving FASCO status. I wouldn’t be where I am without Jimmy Hwang and @DCarrizosaMD; this is but a fraction of the accolades you deserve. @LevineCancer @mpdrc
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I’m excited to share the latest episode of #CancerCast where I spoke with @FASinicropeMD from @MayoClinic & Dr. Steven Lipkin from @WeillCornell on #immunotherapy for mismatch repair deficient #ColonCancer and #LynchSyndrome. #Oncoalert #Oncology
https://t.co/0rE4rANzzN
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Thank you @TargetedOnc for highlighting our work on symptom burden and QoL in early onset NETs using the NET-PRO study. https://t.co/oVR9vv2k65
@WinshipAtEmory @TheGutOncLab
targetedonc.com
A new analysis reveals unique symptom burdens and quality of life challenges in younger patients with neuroendocrine tumors, enhancing tailored care strategies.
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Check out our editorial published in @AnnalsofIM, discussing the ⬆️ global burden of cancer in both young and older adults. There is an ⬆️ need for supportive care specific to the distinctive needs of each population. @efratdotan @FoxChaseCancer
https://t.co/bCl7cGD0jn
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Back in Austin for round two this year—this time for #NANETS2025. Helped moderate a discussion among my brilliant colleagues, caught up with friends, and heard exciting updates for NET patients. Always a privilege to learn from and with this community. @NANETS1 @UGrewalMD
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Honored (and officially feeling distinguished… aka old) to receive the Distinguished Clinician Award from @NANETS1. Thank you @PamelaKunzMD and @efratdotan for the kind words. Grateful and inspired to keep working for better outcomes for pts. @FoxChaseCancer
Congrats @NVijayvergiaMD on being awarded the 2025 @NANETS1 Distinguished Clinician Award. You’re truly a leader in our field and such a big inspiration for so many like me. Thanks for your phenomenal and impactful work; this is such a well-deserved honor. @PamelaKunzMD
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We are celebrating 👏our @theNCI #GI #SPORE (PI: Bob Coffey). ➡️2011 = 8 GI SPORES ➡️ 2023 = 3 ➡️ 2025 = ONLY 1 SPORE @VUMCDiscoveries 🙏to be part of this #cancerreearch team and the future for #colorectal #cancer! @jordanberlin5 @KristenCiombor @KenLauLab @DrWinkfield
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Incredibly honored to receive this recognition from @NANETS1 for our work on equity in the care of patients with Neuroendocrine Neoplasms. This award will serve as a constant reminder for me to continue on this path to ensure that we make progress equitable and available to all
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Congrats @NVijayvergiaMD on being awarded the 2025 @NANETS1 Distinguished Clinician Award. You’re truly a leader in our field and such a big inspiration for so many like me. Thanks for your phenomenal and impactful work; this is such a well-deserved honor. @PamelaKunzMD
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