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Indiana's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center | A leader in cancer research | #ResearchCuresCancer—be part of the discovery.

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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Indiana’s first mobile lung screening program, which includes a 40-foot truck with a CT scanner, is bringing life-saving lung screenings directly to Hoosiers across the state, making early lung cancer detection more accessible. Learn more: https://t.co/iRawVtRUeY.
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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New research insights were published in Breast Cancer Research by the cancer center’s Kathy D. Miller, MD, and colleagues. Learn more: https://t.co/SzdI0DInQn. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive
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Stay up to date on cancer research with a new article published in @GenomeMedicine by our trainees Oumaima Jaouadi, Nathan Becker, the cancer center’s Travis Johnson, PhD, Attaya Suvannasankha, MD, Rafat Abonour, MD, and colleagues. Read here: https://t.co/1sj6FlqZaB.
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Jessica Parker, MD, FACOG, FACS
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#IUGynOnc in the House of Surgery at #ACSCC25 Great presentation by @LisaLandrum3 on malignant bowel obstruction in recurrent ovarian cancer @IUCancerCenter @iuobgyn
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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A cancer-fighting gene isn’t always on our side. IU scientists from @IUCancerCenter and @IUMedSchool found that without STK11, certain immune cells flip and help pancreatic tumors grow—revealing a new target for treatment. Learn more: https://t.co/Qojbv37iKi.
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New research from Indiana University School of Medicine scientists revealed that a well-known cancer-fighting gene also plays an unexpected role in regulating how certain immune cells can support...
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Gain valuable insights from a new article published in Cancer Research by the cancer center’s Spyridon Bakas, PhD, and colleagues. Learn more: https://t.co/U8uVmnpbZI. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive @CR_AACR
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IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Researchers from @IUCancerCenter and @IUMedSchool found that personalized information didn’t boost colorectal cancer screening rates. The study sheds light on what drives patient decisions—and what doesn’t. Learn more: https://t.co/fTZ1urPhYo.
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A study of Indianapolis patients found providing personalized health information did not increase colorectal cancer testing rates. 
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IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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The cancer center’s Elizabeth Sierra Potchanant, PhD, Jonah Vilseck, PhD, Melissa L. Fishel, PhD, Mark R. Kelley, PhD, and colleagues, uncover insights in a new article published in Redox Biology. Learn more: https://t.co/iN9PT8QwAZ. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Congratulations to John J. Turchi, PhD, for being named chair of the newly merged Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at @IUMedSchool. Learn more: https://t.co/GsCATBDS3V.
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John Turchi will lead the newly merged Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at the IU School of Medicine. 
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Our very own Carla S. Fisher, MD, FACS, Aladdin H. Hassanein, MD, FACS, and colleagues recently published a new article in Annals of Surgical Oncology. Learn more: https://t.co/Q2S21cGVQt. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive @AnnSurgOncol
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@IUIndianapolis
IU Indianapolis
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As one of the largest and top medical schools in the nation, @IUMedSchool isn't just a source of hometown pride - it's a lifeline. For 24-year-old Reagan Lessick, who was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma, IU School of Medicine and @IUCancerCenter doctors gave her the
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Congratulations to Ann Kimble-Hill, PhD, on receiving funding from the @NCCN Oncology Research Program. Her research will focus on identifying best practices to remove barriers to quality cancer care for underserved breast cancer patients. Learn more: https://t.co/d8jCJc3Vs4.
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Learn about the latest in cancer research from the cancer center’s Steven P. Angus, PhD, and colleagues in their recent article published in Acta Neuropathologica Communications. Read more: https://t.co/dMwslj5UzF. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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The cancer center’s Toby A. Maurer, MD, and colleagues share their latest findings in JCO Oncology Advances. Learn more: https://t.co/wppkJkb5G7. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive @JCOOA_ASCO
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IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Our trainee Savannah Epstein, the cancer center’s Jason D. Doles, PhD, and colleagues contributed to an article published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. Learn more: https://t.co/q2B2uAuITr. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive @JExpMed
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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A new IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center clinical trial may improve life after prostate cancer. Led locally by Michael Koch, MD, the ARID II study tests an implantable device that supports healing and urinary control after surgery. Learn more: https://t.co/aXGV7xZzmZ.
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Study will evaluate new device designed to reduce incontinence following prostate removal
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IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Learn from a new article published in JAMA Network Open by the cancer center’s Jiang Bian, PhD, and colleagues. Read more: https://t.co/CajIC8Daws. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Researchers from @IUCancerCenter and @IUMedSchool found that blocking two proteins—Ref-1 and PRDX1—shrinks tumors and reduces cancer cell survival. It’s a promising new strategy against pancreatic cancer and potentially other aggressive cancers: https://t.co/ppbuEh3UWZ.
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New research uncovers link between two key proteins that help pancreatic cancer resist treatment, opening the door to more effective therapies for aggressive cancers.
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Gain insights from a new article published in Molecular Therapy by our trainee Samaneh Maleknia and the cancer center’s Reuben Kapur, PhD, Reza Shahbazi, PhD, and colleagues. Learn more: https://t.co/4NGqYCLoea. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive @MolTherapy
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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At 24, Reagan Lessick was diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Thanks to specialized care at Indiana’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, she received targeted treatment fast, and her life was changed. Learn more: https://t.co/mHYaiSQX4G.
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After being diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Reagan Lessick was able to access lifesaving care close to home due to the research an...
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@IUCancerCenter
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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A new article was published in Cancer Research by our trainee Noah Sommers and the cancer center’s Ronald C. Wek, PhD, Kirk A. Staschke, PhD, and colleagues. Learn more: https://t.co/Me42EgTid1. #ResearchCuresCancer #NCIcomprehensive @CR_AACR
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