@KUcancercenter

We are transforming cancer research and clinical care by linking our innovative approach to drug discovery, delivery and development to our patient care program

 Kansas City, KS
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Joined September 2009
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Congratulations to @wxding1 & @KUPharmTox on their publication studying what activates the protein TFEB and its role in liver tumor progression. 🔗doi.org/10.1172/JCI206334
Journal of Clinical Investigation
@jclinicalinvestOct 17
Saturday Spotlight💫: Nearly 10 years ago, TSC1/2 mutations were found to define an aggressive subtype of liver cancer. Here (doi.org/10.1172/JCI206334), Wen-Xing Ding @wxding1 & team @KUMedCenter report that loss of hepatic TSC1 leads to noncanonical TFEB activation and promotes hepatocyte plasticity and tumor heterogeneity associated with high-grade malignancy in mouse and human #HepatocellularCarcinoma. The image shows changes in liver cell fate with TFEB-overexpressing hepatocytes (green) having increased labeling for SOX9 (blue), a marker for tumor aggressiveness.
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Arrowhead Stadium
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At halftime, we came together to celebrate those impacted by cancer with a special bell-ringing ceremony 🔔❤️ @KUcancercenter 📺: CBS
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Kansas City Chiefs
@ChiefsOct 14
Our friends from the Crucial Catch Luncheon returned to Arrowhead, where we surprised them with Crucial Catch merch and hand-painted sneakers! Catch them wearing their new gear at our game this Sunday! ❤️ @KUcancercenter
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Kansas City Chiefs
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At our Crucial Catch Luncheon, we gifted survivors and doctors from @KUcancercenter tickets to our Crucial Catch game against the Chargers ❤️ Can't wait to see you all there!
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Congratulations @KUMCCancerBio Assistant Professor Kalyani Pyaram, PhD, (@ImmunolKalyani) on the recent NIH/NCI R21 grant for her project, "Role of T-cell-intrinsic Nrf2 and its Targetability in Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer." Could inhibiting the antioxidant system within T-cells strengthen anti-tumor immunity? Looking forward to seeing the results.
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Amy K. Patel, MD
@amykpatelOct 5
It was an honor to kick off the MariMack Golf Complex Save the Girls Breast Cancer Golf Tournament which is organized by the amazing MariMack Ladies Golf League. It has been incredible to see this tournament continue to grow, year after year, and with the help of all in the community. We are so appreciative of relationships such as these as when we work together, we can ensure patients have access to the most comprehensive #breastcancer care as possible. #Gratitude #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 🎀
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Congratulations to Danny Welch, McKinnon Walsh and Katy Swancutt on their recent article in @CRC_AACR covering their research into mitochondrial DNA and transfer RNA fragments which may play a role in metastatis. doi.org/10.1158/2767-9764.CR… @KUMCCancerBio
The image shows the header of a research article titled "Mitochondrial tRNA-Derived Fragments as Candidate Metastasis-Modifying RNA." The institutions involved are Cancer Research Communications and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Authors listed include Katy L. Swacutt and others. There is a DOI link present.

ALT The image shows the header of a research article titled "Mitochondrial tRNA-Derived Fragments as Candidate Metastasis-Modifying RNA." The institutions involved are Cancer Research Communications and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Authors listed include Katy L. Swacutt and others. There is a DOI link present.

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Partial funding came from @metavivor and @AlisonsAllies - we're forever grateful for groups like these!
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KUMC Julia White, MD, FACR, FASTRO, presented "Assoc. of Baseline Cardiac Risk Factors, Pt and Tx Variables with Cardiac Adverse Events for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients on NRG Onc RTOG 1005 (NRG/R1005) Clinical Trial" at ASTRO 2026 @RonaldChenMD @KUcancercenter @KUMedCenter
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Also at #ASTRO26 today, visit room 253 for Quick Pitch session 25 where a breast cancer study co-authored by @KURadonc researchers will be presented at 5:20pm.
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#ASTRO26 attendees, see Julia White, MD, FASTRO, present her recent breast cancer research at Special Session 40, room 253, today at 3:55pm. @KURadonc
The image is a promotional banner for ASTRO 2026 featuring a study on cardiac risk factors associated with early‑stage breast cancer patients in the NRG Oncology RTOG 1005 clinical trial. The event is scheduled for September 29, 2026, from 3:55 to 4:05 pm in Special Session 40, Room 253. The University of Kansas Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute logos are displayed, over a background of a city skyline.

ALT The image is a promotional banner for ASTRO 2026 featuring a study on cardiac risk factors associated with early‑stage breast cancer patients in the NRG Oncology RTOG 1005 clinical trial. The event is scheduled for September 29, 2026, from 3:55 to 4:05 pm in Special Session 40, Room 253. The University of Kansas Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute logos are displayed, over a background of a city skyline.

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KUMC's Darrin Kistler, MBA, RT(R)(T) and Ross Johnson, BSRT(T) presented "Restructuring the RTT Workforce to Improve Retention and Growth" at ASTRO 2026 in Boston, MA. @RonaldChenMD @SSGViperACR @ASTRO_org
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The University of Kansas Medical Center Radiation Oncology Department held it's Annual Alumni Dinner at ASTRO 2026 @RonaldChenMD @KUcancercenter @KUMedCenter @ASTRO_org
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After months of collaboration, data analysis and writing, The University of Kansas Cancer Center has officially submitted our Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) application to @theNCI. More than 120 people were directly involved in writing and reviewing this 1,700+ page document, but everyone across our cancer center contributed in some way. A huge thank you to those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to get this across the finish line. Maintaining our NCI Comprehensive status ensures we can continue delivering world-class cancer care and innovation right here in our region. Learn more about what the designation means for our patients and community: bit.ly/3mpAG6H
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Cachexia (kuh-KEK-see-uh) affects an estimated 50% of all people with cancer and 80% of people with advanced cancer. Understand the symptoms and, if you're experiencing any, ask your oncologist if you should see a dietician. #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay #CCAD
Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day poster featuring the date September 25, 2026. The text describes cachexia as a metabolic syndrome driven by cancer, causing muscle and weight loss and fatigue. It includes a web link to cancercachexianetwork.org and mentions The Cancer Cachexia Network with a logo.

ALT Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day poster featuring the date September 25, 2026. The text describes cachexia as a metabolic syndrome driven by cancer, causing muscle and weight loss and fatigue. It includes a web link to cancercachexianetwork.org and mentions The Cancer Cachexia Network with a logo.

Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day promotional image for September 25, 2026. It features a statistic in large text: "50% of all cancer patients are affected by cachexia at some point in their journey," attributed to Fearon et al., Lancet Oncology, 2011. There is a website link: cancercachexianetwork.org and logos of the Cancer Cachexia Network and the Cancer Cachexia Society, accompanied by the hashtag #CCAD.

ALT Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day promotional image for September 25, 2026. It features a statistic in large text: "50% of all cancer patients are affected by cachexia at some point in their journey," attributed to Fearon et al., Lancet Oncology, 2011. There is a website link: cancercachexianetwork.org and logos of the Cancer Cachexia Network and the Cancer Cachexia Society, accompanied by the hashtag #CCAD.

Graphic for Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day on September 25, 2026. The text lists signs of cachexia to discuss with a care team, including unintentional weight loss, a loss of strength, persistent fatigue, loss of appetite, and difficulty tolerating cancer treatment. The Cancer Cachexia Network and website cancercachexianetwork.org are mentioned. Logos for Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day and the hashtag #CCAD are included.

ALT Graphic for Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day on September 25, 2026. The text lists signs of cachexia to discuss with a care team, including unintentional weight loss, a loss of strength, persistent fatigue, loss of appetite, and difficulty tolerating cancer treatment. The Cancer Cachexia Network and website cancercachexianetwork.org are mentioned. Logos for Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day and the hashtag #CCAD are included.

Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day promotional image. Text highlights questions to ask an oncologist, such as weight loss concerns and clinical trials. Includes date, September 25, 2026, and a web address: cancercachexianetwork.org. The Cancer Cachexia Network and Society logos are present.

ALT Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day promotional image. Text highlights questions to ask an oncologist, such as weight loss concerns and clinical trials. Includes date, September 25, 2026, and a web address: cancercachexianetwork.org. The Cancer Cachexia Network and Society logos are present.

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Thank you to @RoyJensenMD, @RonaldChenMD, and @BrownLab_KUMC, who joined hundreds of other advocates in Washington, D.C., for last week's @RallyForNIH. They asked lawmakers to safeguard the future of medical research by making NIH funding a national priority.
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ALT A group of three people stands smiling in front of the United States Capitol building on a clear day. They are wearing business attire, and name tags hang from lanyards around their necks. The Capitol's dome and part of the American flag are visible in the background.

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If you notice the Kansas City skyline lit gold this Sunday, this is why!
Braden's Hope For Childhood Cancer@BradenshopeSep 22
THIS Sunday, September 27, Downtown KC is going GOLD! ✨ As we close out Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, iconic landmarks across downtown will light up GOLD in honor of every child fighting cancer, every survivor, and every child we carry in our hearts. 💛
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I enjoyed joining today’s episode with The @KUHospital @KUcancercenter hosted by the amazing @AlexisDelCid share the inspiring journey and successful treatment of one of our patients with POEMS syndrome! #mmsm #myeloma #USMIRC @OpenMedKate @US_HMC @oncodaily @USMIRCNEWS
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