Brad Somer
@bsomer
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Medical Oncologist. West Cancer Center.
Memphis, TN
Joined February 2009
Thank you @GOPDoctors. We appreciate your efforts to ensure Congress takes action on this vital, bipartisan legislation to support physicians and protect patient access to needed #cancer care.
This week, the GOP Doctors Caucus endorsed the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, legislation that reforms the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to support physicians and protect access to the high-quality care Medicare beneficiaries deserve. Read more below:
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I usually disagree with almost every position that @AOC takes. I think she is either ignorant or immoral on many positions. She is a vicious extremist. But I agree with EVERY WORD she says here as it relates to the impact of cancer research and the amazing gains made by the @NIH
AOC: When I was 16 years old, my dad was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer. His prognosis was not good. The doctors said that with the treatments they had, their options were limited, but there was an experimental trial. For millions across this country—whose child has a
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#GU25. Draft RECAP. We added our rating dial (@KolPulseAI style) but note that the rating is for the trial overall (not specifically what was disclosed at GU). Feedback on trial rating etc appreciated. @SuyogCancer @amerseburger @bsomer @tompowles1 @DrChoueiri @sonpavde
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“alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable causes of cancer, after tobacco and obesity, according to the surgeon general’s report” So put warnings on food substances that cause the 2nd leading preventable cause of cancer to @Surgeon_General !! https://t.co/gxgF7Ea2N2
nytimes.com
Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.
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What a great story!! Way to go coach. 💪Keep doing great things. May Sophia stay healthy and strong!
Dan Lanning's coaching career has taken him all over the country, but his time at Memphis changed he and his family's life forever. @JenLada shares how the @oregonfootball head coach put his family first.
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Meet the #CRCTrialsChat #VideoShorts presenter tonight, Dr @agrothey. #IDEA #CRCSM #ColorectalCancer @OncoAlert
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As WREG looks into illnesses affecting those across the Mid-South, they are also looking to a recent grant awarded to West and @uthsc to study factors affecting #breastcancer outcomes among African-American women in the Mid-South.
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Maybe the next debate should be in the morning when everyone is well rested
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So proud of the next generation of physicians in my family!! Welcome to the fold. Outstanding!! May you change the world through your care and compassion for ALL in need. Strength2strength @ShmuelSomer Rachel Gouldner-Somer @TechnionLive @bengurionu
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Chills and emotion 💔❤️ Empty this hall of posters!! Free the hostages now! 🎗️🙏🙏 Fill this hall with people!! Coming home. ברוכים הבאים 🇮🇱
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Hurricane. The young Eden Golan's inspiring courage this weekend in the midst of a hurricane of a grotesque horrific mob @Eurovision. Praying for a win. We will dance again. #NeverForget
Exactly 24 hours ago, Eden Golan advanced to the @Eurovision finals! Now let's help her win the whole thing. Don't forget to vote for Hurricane, vote #6. We Will Dance Again 🇮🇱💙 (Non-participating countries can vote here https://t.co/Y2oHdwtuoC)
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In memory of 6 million men, women and children who were murdered just because they were Jewish. To commemorate the Holocaust and its victims, we must speak out against antisemitism today. In the face of darkness, be the light. #NeverForget #YomHaShoah
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Some of my favorite people doing great things doing everything to assure access to cancer care for all. @wadavidal @ASCO @west_cancer
It was great to meet with members of the @ASCO in Washington, including Dr. Gregory Vidal from Shelby County. Thank you for your work to ensure West Tennesseans and their families have access to high quality health care.
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