Cancer Research Institute

At 22 weeks pregnant, Jenney's worsening symptoms were initially dismissed as routine pregnancy complications — until a scan revealed a large brain tumor, and she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma. Discover how immunotherapy saved her life: bit.ly/4mS5JXN

☀️ DYK? Melanoma is largely preventable because the primary risk factor- UV radiation from the sun and indoor tanning - can be avoided. Explore other strategies to lower risk, and discover how immunotherapy can help treat #melanoma and prevent recurrence: bit.ly/4d78hhn

How is integration across biology, technology, and policy shaping the future of cancer research? Discover highlights from #AACR26, and understand what they may mean for patients, researchers, and the future of cancer care: bit.ly/4ugCv7k #CancerResearch #AACR

Which immunotherapy drugs are used for melanoma today? Does immunotherapy work for everyone with melanoma? Discover the answers to your most frequently asked questions regarding immunotherapy and melanoma, during May's #Melanoma Awareness Month: bit.ly/48ocFG5

Discover how Torrey Coast Foundation GEMINI CRI CLIP Investigator Dr. Valsamo Anagnostou @JohnsHopkins is working to understand how cancers evolve during treatment, and how emerging technologies like liquid biopsies could help physicians stay a step ahead: bit.ly/4mY4o1z

Dearest gentle reader, we are delighted to announce a new story from our lab published in @Nature describing how a meal's systemic metabolic changes are interpreted by your immune system to enhance adaptive immunity. A thread 1/ nature.com/articles/s4158…

A clear message emerged from @theNCI Director Dr. Letai at #AACR26- cancer research is delivering progress, but the work is far from over. Explore the changing landscape, and discover how we can look ahead to a future of precision, partnership and purpose: bit.ly/4t2HcAQ

DYK? More than 40 immunotherapy drugs have been approved to treat over 30 cancer types. Immunotherapy has transformed the way many cancers are treated, offering new options for patients at different stages of their disease. Learn more: bit.ly/44ta6OA #Immunotherapy

Gordon had exhausted nearly every treatment option to fight stage 4 colorectal cancer. Discover how a second opinion and a new immunotherapy combination changed everything: bit.ly/4snQTd7 #CRC #ColorectalCancer #Immunotherapy

🌎 Over 250 million lives- that’s how many people have benefited from advances in cancer immunotherapy. Your support continues to drive that progress- and right now, you can double your impact. Through June 30, every gift will be matched up to $250K: bit.ly/4mml4PW

What cancers can be treated with immunotherapy? Learn how immunotherapy helps your immune system fight cancer, and discover what cancers it can treat: bit.ly/44ta6OA #Immunotherapy #CancerResearch #PatientResources

Meet Dana, a mom of 3 and passionate runner who conquered stage 4 esophageal cancer, thanks to immunotherapy. Hear her story during Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: bit.ly/4dkOXxM #EsophagealCancer #EsophagealCancerAwareness

What is silent reflux, and how does it differ from what we know as acid reflux? Understand how even seemingly mild symptoms of this condition can pose risk of esophageal cancer, during Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Discover with @CUMedicalSchool: bit.ly/4miv6Bz

Happening now - Thomas Gajewski, MD, PhD, discusses what makes tumor microenvironment hot or cold. #AACR26 @UChicagoPath @UChicagoCCB

What is CRI's Clinical Trial Finder, and how does it work? Understand why clinical trials matter, and discover how you or your loved ones can utilize this free tool to create a path toward possibility: bit.ly/4tXh0Z5 #ClinicalTrial #Immunotherapy

Want to hear on how cancer immunotherapy is influenced by metabolism & how to reprogram&bolster cancer treatment? Join Dr. Greg Delgoffe (@gmdelgoffe @DelgoffeLab) at #AACR26 Major Symposium today on how we're doing it at UPMC Hillman. @UPMCnews @pitt_immunology @PittHealthSci

At 22 weeks pregnant, Jenney's worsening symptoms were initially dismissed as routine pregnancy complications — until a scan revealed a large brain tumor, and she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma. Discover how immunotherapy saved her life: bit.ly/4sJe80M

"Immunotherapy saved my life," emphasizes stage 4 esophageal cancer survivor, Dana. Hear her inspiring story, during April's #EsophagealCancer Awareness Month: bit.ly/4dkOXxM #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy

Did you know? Clinical trials aren’t just for people who have “run out of options.” Many clinical trials test therapies already approved by the @US_FDA in new combinations or during earlier stages of treatment. Learn more: bit.ly/45CvWkR #CancerResearch #ClinicalTrial

"I wouldn’t be here had it not been for cancer research. That’s why giving back is so important to me- paying it forward to help others," says patient advocate and leukemia survivor, Kristin. Discover how immunotherapy gave her more time to pay it forward: bit.ly/3YaprT1