PDA Southeast Chapter’s Post

Did you know that multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer? Treatment options have been limited until now, but cutting edge research is helping to change that! Please consider joining me in supporting the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation- I’ll be running for a cure on 9/14 at the MMRF run/walk Boston. • $15 - The MMRF has helped bring 15+ FDA-approved therapies to market, which have tripled the life expectancy of myeloma patients. • $40 - The MMRF has improved the 5-year survival rate by 40%. • $100 - The number of Total Clinical Trials opened through the MMRF is nearly 100. https://lnkd.in/e_wWmGz2

Pulmonary Fibrosis is a devastating but little-known condition, occurring at a rate comparable to that of Leukemia and other well-known cancers. However, research, treatment, and funding for a cure are significantly lacking, impacting survival rates. While over 80% of Leukemia patients survive five years post-diagnosis, the rate drops below 20% for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Your support is crucial in advancing research and finding a cure. Please click the link to donate and aid our efforts this year. #PulmonaryFibrosis #Research #Support https://lnkd.in/giSFy9vY

Brain tissue donation is a sensitive and very personal issue. However, the chance to further medical research can be a rewarding prospect for many patients and families affected by severe brain illness. The decision to donate your brain to PSP & CBD research creates a long-lasting legacy: one donated brain can support dozens of research projects over many years. Brain banks provide a unique resource for researchers, enabling them to develop their understanding of the diseases and ultimately informing the search for treatments. If brain donation is something you are interested in, PSPA has put together a useful information sheet that provides you with details of how and where you can donate your brain for research. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/gZq6mUia #BrainDonation #MedicalResearch #BrainBank #PSPASupport #PSP #CBD

Thanks to you, we have invested almost £7 million into 87 research projects. Research is crucial to improving the lives of people affected by sarcoma. With the support of people like you, we fund world-class research to better understand sarcoma, enhance treatments, and ultimately make a significant difference in the lives of people affected by sarcoma. Our research programme is shaped by the perspectives of those affected by sarcoma, and because of this, we know that improving diagnosis is a huge priority. Thanks to that funded research, breakthroughs have been made. Read more about the research we’re funding into improving diagnosis and outcomes for sarcoma patients: https://lnkd.in/eeRA3AdK #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #Research #DontDelay #Charity

Do you know that cancer is the second leading cause of death globally and the leading cause of death in Australia? This means that we have to do something to BEAT it. For a fourth time, DXC will sponsored Can4Cancer, a CBA initiative that raises vital funds to support cancer research. https://lnkd.in/gQha8yTQ #Can4Cancer #CancerAwareness #Commbanklife #DXC

the survey to understand how genomic testing is being applied in clinical practice across canada is open and we are asking all medical oncologists and pathologist treating or evaluating tumours to fill out the survey. for every survey completed a 20$ donation will be made to the Terry Fox Foundation but if that wasn't reason enough here are 4 more reasons to fill out the survey the survey is available here in English https://lnkd.in/eZQ5T-sw ou en français ici https://lnkd.in/eVP_ReW4 #genomictesting #molecularprofiling #biomarkers

ICYMI! The APOLLO Dissemination Working Group* and American Society of Transplantation present: “Best Practices in Next of Kin Research Authorization After Consent for Organ Donation” This professional education video covers: - Categories of Deceased Donor Research - The Importance of Next of Kin Authorization - Best Practices from Donor Family Services and Donor Family Advocates

As a radiation therapist, like many other RTs, I often delivered superficial radiotherapy to treat BCCs and SCCs. While these can occur anywhere on the body, the scalp was one of the most common sites of treatment. I've treated enough of these to have learnt my lesson. Your head has a front row seat to sun damage and needs to be protected. When I was younger and had a luscious head of hair, I didn't even notice, however as my illusions of youth began to fade along with my hairline, it wasn't long until I started to feel the burn. These days, thanks to my sister in law and brother in law, I have a nice collection of hats to keep my head safe from sun damage. Unfortunately treating melanoma isn't as simple as a quick zap of superficial RT. Melanoma is an aggressive disease that despite our array our diagnostic and treatment options, still devastates peoples lives. Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, all treatments that we deliver to try and combat the aggressive nature of melanoma. Amazing advancements in radionuclide therapy will hopefully add another tool in the oncologists toolkit in the near future. It's an area where we have come so far, but it's still not enough. On March 23rd, I will be participating in the Melanoma March to raise funds and awareness on the impacts of melanoma. By contributing to my fundraising efforts, you'll be making a tangible difference in the fight against melanoma. Your generosity will help fund critical research initiatives, support services for patients and families, and educational programs aimed at promoting sun safety and early detection. Take care of yourselves, especially those scalps! https://lnkd.in/g2AbfY7w

We added the following clinical trials to Metastatic Trial Search for February 2024: https://lnkd.in/dcerG_g9 To see all MBC clinical trials, please visit MetastaticTrialSearch.org and remember that new trials are added each month. . . . #clinicaltrials #cancertrials #breastcancertrials #breastcancerresearch #breastcancertreatment #breastcancersupport #clinicalresearch #cancerresearch #Breastcancertherapy #breastcancermedicine #breastcancerpatients #womenshealth #breastcancercommunity #diseaseresearch #datacollection #cancerdata #researchdata #findacure #NonProfit #healthequity

#ICYMI: Last year, #TeamLantheus raised nearly $200,000 to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s research through our Annual Golf Tournament! We’re looking forward to another year on the green raising funds for innovative #prostatecancer research.     Hear a few words from our CEO, Brian Markison, about our 29th Annual Golf Tournament!    #FindFightFollow