Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH
@KimmieNgMD
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Director @DFarberYoungCRC | Assoc Div Chief, GI med onc @danafarber | Prof of Med @harvardmed | Assoc Editor, JAMA | wife, mom, pianist, foodie | tweets my own
Joined March 2020
For anyone in #oncology that interfaces with the public/media, listen to this interview between @KimmieNgMD @DanaFarber & @drsanjaygupta @CNN. IMHO, it's a #masterclass in conveying a complex topic (young onset #colorectalcancer) to the general public in a way that is
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You are too kind! Hoping this episode spreads awareness and education about the rise of young-onset cancers! @DanaFarber @DanaFarberNews @DFarberYoungCRC
For anyone in #oncology that interfaces with the public/media, listen to this interview between @KimmieNgMD @DanaFarber & @drsanjaygupta @CNN. IMHO, it's a #masterclass in conveying a complex topic (young onset #colorectalcancer) to the general public in a way that is
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Tonight, our healing garden glows pink, teal, and green as part of #LightUpMBC – honoring those affected by metastatic breast cancer. We join over 270 landmarks around the world in shining a light on the continued need for research, resources, and support for those living with
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Fantastic interview of my friend, @KimmieNgMD, with @drsanjaygupta on his @CNN #ChasingLife podcast discussing the acute rise in early age onset colorectal cancers! Thank you for including #CTColonography in your discussion of screening options! @RadiologyACR @SocietyAbdRad
What an honor to be a guest on @drsanjaygupta’s #ChasingLife podcast on @cnn! We talked about the concerning rise in young-onset cancers and what @DFarberYoungCRC is doing about it! @DanaFarberNews @DanaFarber
https://t.co/mxCmORNrWx
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What an honor to be a guest on @drsanjaygupta’s #ChasingLife podcast on @cnn! We talked about the concerning rise in young-onset cancers and what @DFarberYoungCRC is doing about it! @DanaFarberNews @DanaFarber
https://t.co/mxCmORNrWx
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What’s known about early-onset cancer and what someone can do to mitigate their risk? Learn more in this in-depth conversation and podcast with The Harvard Gazette, featuring @DanaFarber's @TimRebbeck and @KimmieNgMD. ➡️
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In podcast, experts outline potential factors driving trend and how to reduce risk.
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I chatted with @TimRebbeck and Tomotaka Ugai on the @Harvard Thinking podcast about the rising rates of cancer in young people - click below to listen! @DanaFarberNews @DanaFarber @DFarberYoungCRC
https://t.co/cahDioFCkm
news.harvard.edu
In podcast, experts outline potential factors driving trend and how to reduce risk.
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It was a beautiful day for the Jimmy Fund Walk! We are honored to announce that Team Beyond CRC is one of the top fundraising teams this year! Thank you so much to all who have donated or participated. 💙 @TheJimmyFund @KimmieNgMD
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Last week's Colorectal Club was led by @ben_schlechter, who gave a fascinating talk about new immunotherapy approaches in #colorectalcancer. Works well for certain subsets of patients but comes with its own caveats @DanaFarber @KimmieNgMD
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Caregivers face unique challenges when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. @DanaFarber's @KimmieNgMD joins patients and caregivers on the "In Sickness" podcast to discuss some challenges unique to patients with young-onset #ColorectalCancer. ➡️ https://t.co/TraATjVu5v
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Don't miss our own @KimmieNgMD on @NPR's It's Been A Minute podcast as she dives deep into young-onset colorectal cancer, why it isn't spoken about enough, and the importance of raising awareness and understanding one's family history. Listen here:
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If more and more young people are dying of colorectal cancer, why aren't we talking about it? Is it because we're too ashamed of our bodies?Rates of colorectal cancer are rising, especially for...
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Fascinating discussion with @NPRItsBeenAMin host @bmluse and writer Laurie Abraham about #ColorectalCancer’s “reputation problem” - listen at the link below! @DanaFarber @DanaFarberNews @DFarberYoungCRC @NPR
Dr. Kimmie Ng on NPR’s @NPRItsBeenAMin to discuss the rise of colorectal cancer in young adults and how stigma around symptoms can delay diagnosis, sharing why breaking down barriers & raising awareness is critical. @DFarberYoungCRC @KimmieNgMD ➡️ https://t.co/re0Mr85roT
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⬆️ in #EOCRC (under 50) demands specialized programs. Study with 7 🇺🇸🇨🇦leaders propose a 10-step blueprint for development: Program manager for monitoring. Addresses unique needs #crcsm #GIonc
@susanebates @gbanna74 @PasRescigno
https://t.co/E4vab8Mesj
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I had such a great conversation about #YoungOnsetCancers today at @BostonGlobe’s #FutureofMed2025 Summit with @leung, Trisha Pasricha, and Shuji Ogino! Honored to have been invited to sit on this esteemed panel! @DanaFarber @DanaFarberNews @DFarberYoungCRC
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"The New Face of Cancer" @DanaFarber's @KimmieNgMD joined Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH, and Shuji Ogino, MD, PhD, at @BostonGlobe's Future of Medicine Summit, discussing the alarming rise of cancer in adults younger than 55, moderated by @leung. @DFarberYoungCRC
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@KimmieNgMD is indeed the future of medicine!
Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at @BostonGlobe #FutureofMed2025 Summit on Wed Sept 24! I’ll be joining an incredible lineup of speakers to discuss the rise of early-onset cancers. Register here: https://t.co/MQcVWVcWn3
@DanaFarber @DanaFarberNews @DFarberYoungCRC
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Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at @BostonGlobe #FutureofMed2025 Summit on Wed Sept 24! I’ll be joining an incredible lineup of speakers to discuss the rise of early-onset cancers. Register here: https://t.co/MQcVWVcWn3
@DanaFarber @DanaFarberNews @DFarberYoungCRC
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What I strive to do every day in clinic! Definitely one of the best gifts I have gotten from a patient! @DanaFarber @DanaFarberNews @DFarberYoungCRC @ASCO
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📈 The rise of early-onset gastrointestinal cancers is a growing concern in oncology. I had the opportunity to host the @ASCO Daily News podcast to discuss the latest research, potential risk factors, and what this trend means for screening and treatment strategies. With
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An in-depth article in the @BosBizJournal features @DanaFarber's @AnnPartridgeMD and @KimmieNgMD discussing how Boston doctors are addressing rising cancer rates in young adults through specialized treatment and research. @DFarberYoungCRC @DFCI_BreastOnc
https://t.co/ifdHWlsZUA
bizjournals.com
Physicians at hospitals across Greater Boston are working to treat the growing number of cancer diagnoses in people who are under 50.
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