Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis
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At Duke, some of the world's top experts are taking the lead on a new and distinctive approach to address brain and spine metastases.
Durham, North Carolina
Joined June 2020
How do the experts at the #Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis change lives for patients with brain and spine #metastases? ⬇️ Find out more below!
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@CareyAnders1, director of @DukeMets, kicked off #breastcancerawarenessmonth with a talk at the Sandra Levine Young Women’s Breast Cancer Symposium
Phenomenal data-packed keynote by @CareyAnders1 from @DukeCancer on challenges and advances in treating CNS involvement in young women with metastatic breast cancer. What a powerful wrap up to this year’s Sandra Levine Young Women’s Breast Cancer Symposium! @LCI_YWBP @atanmdlci
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DCBSM 🤝 @DukeFH Power of teamwork Support the work of the Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis while cheering on the Blue Devils! Learn more and make a pledge or one-time donation for Nets 4 Mets here: https://t.co/ff5fO4uIk7
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Starting Saturday strong at #SNOASCO25 with DCBSM Director @CareyAnders1 talking about ADCs and brain mets. 💪
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DCBSM bookending Friday at #SNOASCO25: Anoop Patel this morning, Ann Marie Pendergast this afternoon. 🧪🧫🔬
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Wonderful talks and discussion of CAR-T in primary brain tumors and brain mets from Drs. Marcela Maus and Anoop Patel at the SNO/ASCO Brain mets mtg @ASCO @NeuroOnc @DukeMets @MassGenBrigham
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Friday morning at #SNOASCO25 with @APatelBrainSurg and CAR T cells in lung cancer brain metastases.
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Ready to spread #MetsGetsAwareness at #SNOASCO25! Come find us near registration for awareness pins and resources.
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New in @NatureMedicine's News & Views: A HER3-targeting antibody-drug conjugate for leptomeningeal metastasis. Check out the invited commentary on the phase 2 TUXEDO-3 trial by Carey Anders, MD, @DrRaniBansal, & @DrVanSwearingen
https://t.co/3LGXnIQZzV
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Since 2017, @DukeMets has grown into one of the most comprehensive programs of its kind, treating patients whose cancer has spread to the brain, spine, and other parts of the central nervous system. https://t.co/tQd6SE1yOZ
@DukeMedSchool | @Dukeneurosurg
medschool.duke.edu
The Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis combines advanced imaging and high-dose stereotactic radiosurgery to treat some of the most complex cases, and they're changing who has access to that...
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Joel Graybeal was diagnosed with #ProstateCancer in July 2022 and learned that it had already metastasized. In an interview with @people, Joel and his wife share how they refuse to let cancer stop them from living the life of their dreams. https://t.co/Sxp69gEBOv
people.com
Joel and Caroline Graybeal became a powerful team in the face of his health news – and they're making the most of their 'blessings' with travel and time together. "You can't give cancer the power to...
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Our second #RadOnc Annual Report is out! This edition highlights several key milestones – the 20-year journey with @DukeMedPhys; the dept's central role in @DukeMets; success in the Lafata Lab; two decades of leadership from Dr. Willett; and more 🔗 https://t.co/nGvKy2m0iB
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Like the brain, almost all cancers can spread to the bone but some are more likely than others. Breast, lung, prostate, kidney, melanoma, ovarian, and thyroid cancers are the most common. The spine is the most common site for bone metastases.
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It takes a village to care for patients. Visit https://t.co/jeYjg6pSj6 to find patient resources and our partner organizations.
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Thank you to @ValerieFoushee for continuing to support brain and spine metastasis awareness. On Monday, Rep. Foushee reintroduced a resolution naming June Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month. Read more: https://t.co/5GP6vaxz3u
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Until about 10 years ago, patients with brain and spine metastases weren't eligible to participate in clinical trials. Today, we have trials designed specifically for these patients. Learn more about active trials here: https://t.co/lGanlSDErm
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About 15% of people with kidney cancer will develop brain metastases. It’s important for patients with to discuss any new neurological issues with their doctor.
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Everything changed for Brian FitzGerald in an instant. After spending the summer looking for answers, one last scan kicked off a whirlwind of surgery and treatments for melanoma that had metastasized to his brain. Read his story here: https://t.co/5EV8tg5ktJ
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It's important for caregivers to take care of themselves, too. That means practicing self-care, but also recognizing burnout and when to ask for help.
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Duke's April Salama, MD, and Lucy Boyce Kenndy, MD, of Cleveland Clinic published a review looking at how to choose therapies to treat metastatic melanoma. Read the review here: https://t.co/f6WhIGrdTe
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