Shanda Blackmon, MD, MPH
@ShandaBlackmon
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Thoracic Surgeon, Director, Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, Olga Keith Weiss Endowed Chair III, Professor of Surgery, Author of “The Support Group”
Houston, TX
Joined January 2012
Dr. Sunjay Devarajan & Dr. @ShandaBlackmon discuss #mycobacterial infections and #bronchiectasis of the lung in today’s @bcmhouston Baylor College of Medicine #Podcast
https://t.co/LqJ0yfmhP9
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Preserving lung function matters. Pulmonary segmentectomy is a minimally invasive option that helps patients breathe better while treating lung cancer. Learn how this technique can make a difference. https://t.co/i0BntLUSg5
#LungHealth #CancerCare #PatientSupport
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The Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, developed by @ShandaBlackmon is world-class! 🫁The depth of expertise in clinicals, innovation and education is hard to replicate. Check out the podcasts @BCMLungInst @CHEST_ILDTx @StLukesHealthTX #lunghealth
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Dr. Taylor Ripley is featured in this week’s podcast speaking about #Mesothelioma #cancer treatment, #Pleural disease, #Immunotherapy , innovative #ClinicalTrials and his role in the @bcmhouston @BCM_Surgery community. https://t.co/wvFGegrmsK
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You took charge of your lung health and quit smoking. Now get scanned—early detection could save your life! Take our quiz at:
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New #LCC #podcast episode out now! 🎧 Host @NarjustFlorezMD speaks with @CherylHoMD1 & @MomaVelez11 about subcutaneous immune checkpoint inhibitors and their role in #lungcancer care. Don’t miss it ⬇️ https://t.co/K2BgyrQNWa
#DrugApprovals #Immunotherapy
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Researchers uncover a new player mediating #metformin’s anti-diabetic action. #diabetes #brain @MakotoFukuda5 et al https://t.co/TgJhdQ8G8x
@EarthDotCom
earth.com
A new study reveals that metformin acts on the brain, not just the liver, revolutionizing diabetes treatment.
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@CherieErkmen @WomenInThoracic @AATSHQ presenting #ITSOS2025 disparities in lung cancer: 🚺 w lagging decline of lung ca incidence 🚺 w ➕ impact of screening, surgery, SBRT, survival -Targeted & immunoTx introduce complex interactions 🚺 underrepresented in clinical trials
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#esophagealdiversion enables a safe recovery & later esophageal #esophagealreplacement reconstruction can be done once the patient is physically & mentally ready. Performing a good esophageal diversion = lost art. At @BCM_Surgery we specialize in complex esophageal reconstruction
What are the outcomes and long-term prognosis of esophageal diversion at @UPMC_CTSurgery? Researchers say esophageal diversion ensures safe control of the crisis. Find out more by reading for free in #JTCVS: https://t.co/QtnRN6tAW7
@yosuzukimd
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Master surgeon Dr. Cam Wright speaking on #chestwalltumors #itsos2025: -use CT FNA/Core Bx -consider recon w soft tissue (w/PRS) +ePTFE 4 smaller defects or PP mesh -rigid recon (MM/metal) if larger defects
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Dr. Alexander Perez speaking @BCM_Surgery Grand Rounds about the importance of #simulation , #deliberativepractice and #dressrehearsals #Surgery #SurgicalSimulation 👩⚕️ It is all about passion 👨⚕️ Human Factor Analysis Synoptic M&M Conference 🧑⚕️
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I’ll be at @AATSHQ’s #ITSOS2025 this September 26-27 (next week!) Join me to network and learn about the latest science in lung and esophageal cancer treatment. See what other topics the presenters will dive into and register:
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Great quotes from @pompili_cecilia! Distressing and timely article touching on @YoungLungCancer and rising rates of nonsmokers with 🫁 cancer. I have seen so many in my clinic in recent months. @lcsmchat @tssmn
‘I was told I had two weeks to live’ – why are so many young, fit, non-smoking women getting lung cancer? | Lung cancer | The Guardian
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Have a topic you would love to see discussed on our On Air podcast series from the @bcmhouston Baylor Medicine Lung Institute? Comment! We have experts on all topics related to #LungDisease and are here to inform, elevate and engage. (713)798-LUNG
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STS Member Survey: I am proud of the work we have accomplished on behalf of the members of @STS_CTsurgery
https://t.co/po53PNchKp
#CardiothoracicSurgery
#ProfessionalSocieties
#CTSurgery #ThoracicSurgery
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The Baylor Bronchiectasis-NTM program has been selected as a Clinical Care Center by the #COPD Foundation's #Bronchiectasis and #NTM Association. Congratulations to Dr. Sunjay Devarajan and his team!
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Don't forget to pack your running sneakers and join us for the first ever STSA/WTS Fun Run on November 7th at 6:00 am!
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🌬️ COPD Facts 👥 16M+ Americans live w #COPD 🚬 #1 cause = smoking 🌫️ Other Causes: pollution, dust, chemicals Signs:💨 Chronic #cough 😮💨 #Breathlessness 🤒 Frequent chest infxns ⚠️ A leading cause of death ✨ Early diagnosis, quit smoking, & treatment = better life 💡 Ask4help
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The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine Cardiology Grands Rounds Return beginning Friday, September 12 at 12:00 PM CST in the Denton A. Cooley Auditorium or via live stream. Schedule and registration, go to: https://t.co/AmjLLxbuAL
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Honored to help host Dr Zwisch at Baylor College of Medicine for Grand Rounds and dive deeper into benefits of the SIMPL App #MasterEducator
#SimplApp #ResidentEducation
This morning, we kicked off a new academic year of Grand Rounds with a very special guest — Dr. “Jay” Zwischenberger, professor of cardiac surgery at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Zwischenberger is a renowned educator, author of the Zwisch Score, and co-founder of the SIMPL
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