Simon Fung-Kee-Fung MD
@si_fkf
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Radiation Oncologist & Residency ProgDir @RoswellPark & @Jacobs_Med_UB. πΉπΉ2Dπ¦΄. π¬ fan in Buffalo, NY. Interests #bcsm #lcsm #meded #radonc. Tweets= my own.
Buffalo, NY
Joined May 2013
Patients on SUPREMO had median 14 lymph nodes removed, so PMRT adds little value for pT1-2N1 after ALND. If ALND not done for SLN+, PMRT still indicated since >30% have risk of additional LN+ per AMAROS & SENOMAC. ASCO guidelines summarize nicely:
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ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development process as outlined in the ASCO...
π¨ NEJM SUPREMO Trial (2025): Do all mastectomy pts need chest-wall RT? π§ π©βπ¬ 1,607 women with intermediate-risk breast cancer (pT1N1, pT2N1, or pT3NO or stage pT2NO with a histologic grade 3 or LVSI) randomized to: π¦ Chest-wall RT (40β50 Gy) vs π© No RT π 10-yr Results: π
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Nerve-sparing technique for Pancoast Tumor resection improves motor function and pain outcomes with maintained tumor control. https://t.co/IaBAWMReVR
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Viewpoint: As palliative care clinicians, we urge the adoption of buprenorphine as a first-line opioid for cancer pain due to its effectiveness and safety profile. https://t.co/ONQTYOagkP
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A quick, pain-free imaging system for detecting #BreastCancer β developed by #UBuffalo, @RoswellPark & @WindsongRad β has shown promise in early clinical tests! It uses a system with photoacoustic + ultrasound imaging, according to a @IEEEXplore study: https://t.co/WDZJxjH9vY
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July is Bone Cancer Awareness Month. We recently activated the NRG-CC014 PREEMPT study, enrolling patients with high-risk bone metastases that are asymptomatic. βͺοΈ https://t.co/rEyxdKa8KB. Stay tuned for our podcast episode later this month with study PI, @ErinGillespieMD
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In women with node-positive breast cancer whose nodes became free of disease after neoadjuvant therapy, regional nodal irradiation did not reduce breast cancer recurrence or improve survival. Full results from a phase 3 trial: https://t.co/M5HIEFodxB
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1) After two years of mentoring UBC student Aiden under the supervision of Rob Olson and Sarah Baker at BC Cancer, our project is finally out in @IJROBP ! https://t.co/zQjsdM2mwc
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The Radiation Oncology Residency Program at @Jacobs_Med_UB and @roswellpark is proud to welcome our 3 newest residents! πCongrats to Raj, Sindhu and Filip! π We can't waitπππ β’οΈβ‘οΈ#Match2024 #radonc
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Congratulations to β¦@Single_Fx_Singhβ© on his election to the 2023 Class Of ASTRO fellows! This special recognition is in honor of service to our patients through exceptional clinical care and excellence in research #ASTRO2023 β¦@RoswellParkβ© ππ½ππ
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Presenting my poster on SRS for treatment of CNSL, feel free to stop by! @ASTRO_org @the_RSS #radiosurgery #CNSLymphoma
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RCT of SINGLE fraction (8Gy) RT vs. BSC for painful liver metastases. Patients receiving RT had improved pain on validated assessments. Also trend to improved OS (not powered). Single fraction RT easy to administer (whole liver), cost effective, & convenient. #GI23 @OncoAlert
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Congrats to @RoswellPark co-resident @SungJunMa and mentor @Single_Fx_Singh on being featured on @QuadShotNews today highlighting their work on smoking and H&N cancer! @OSUCCC_James has a rising superstar joining them soon. https://t.co/lrZhlY25IN via @JAMANetworkOpen
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COAST: Durvalumab alone or in combination with Oleclumab or Monalizumab in unresectable stage III NSCLC after RCT ORR: 17.9 % vs 30.0% 35.5% 12 mo PFS: 34% vs 63% vs 73% π promising data to go beyond PACIFIC #radonc
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Good morning! Mammothon week continues with @news4buffalo at our @RoswellPark Breast Care of WNY location in Williamsville - Dr. Quinn continues to share the importance of scheduling your annual screening #mammogram. Call 1-800-ROSWELL to get it on the books!
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New in #PracticalRO: Tattoo-free radiation treatment for breast cancer with regional nodal RT reduces treatment time @RachelJimenezMD @MGHCancerCenter β‘οΈ https://t.co/2EyK0WDbhc
#RadOnc #bcsm
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Proud of superβοΈ resident @SJMa_MD! RadOnc chief resident at @RoswellPark. Excited to see what his future holds. Grateful to @ASCO and @AACR for his opportunity!
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After Roe, Pregnant Women With Cancer Diagnoses May Face Wrenching Choices - The New York Times
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Urgent questions arise about how care of pregnant women with cancer will change in states where women are unable to terminate pregnancies.
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