Ryan R. Lion, MD

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20 Posts Not To Miss From IARC60 Conference The International Agency for Research on Cancer (@IARCWHO) recently hosted its flagship IARC60 International Scientific Conference, ‘Cancer Research into Action,’ in Lyon, France, marking six decades of global leadership in cancer surveillance and epidemiology. Organized under the leadership of IARC Director Dr. Elisabete Weiderpass and held in partnership with the Union for International Cancer Control (@uicc), the celebratory event convened leading epidemiologists, public health practitioners, and clinical investigators. The conference centered on translating advanced discovery into systemic public health action and establishing robust science-policy frameworks to reduce the global cancer burden. A major focus of the sessions involved addressing regional disparities in data collection and improving clinical research capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By gathering diverse perspectives from across international networks, the conference emphasized that implementing sustainable cancer registries and localized prevention strategies is essential for translating global epidemiological findings into effective national healthcare policies. Below is a curated selection of key highlights, institutional updates, and perspectives shared by global oncology leaders during the three-day event. Read more: oncodaily.com/not-to-miss/ia…

Physicians built the most trusted profession in the world. Then we got quiet. We got busy. We got burned out. And while we were head down, other people started telling our story for us. Let's take the narrative back. Nobody tells your story better than you.

The #IARCLearning platform is one of the most complete resources for students, health professionals, teachers & trainers! No matter your level, you can benefit from one of the many courses or toolkits available on the platform. Access it here today #IARC60 whoacademy.org/IARC/courses

It's always the right time for hope.

Fantastic plenary from the Lancet Commission on Women♀️, Power⚡️ & Cancer🦀 at #IARC60 Session showcased “life after the Commission” including, reflections from 4 Commissioners on its influence in their work & a discussion by 4 external stakeholders of policy initiatives.

Advances in diagnosis & treatment improve survival, but haven't kept pace with rising incidence or addressed persistent access inequities. Our #IARC60 expert panel makes the case that investing in cancer research is essential for prevention, & equitable & effective cancer control

Most physicians were not taught how to grieve a patient. You just do it quietly, between appointments, and then walk into the next room. That is not resilience. That is suppression. And we have normalized it completely.

@musaratali Oops! Thanks for pointing it out to us. We're on our way to retrieve that missing letter. 🧑‍🚀

@EK_Drake great presentation Dr. Drake!

"It is a great pleasure—and a profound honour—to welcome you to Lyon for the IARC@60 International Scientific Conference, Cancer Research into Action, marking 60 years of the International Agency for Research on Cancer." @IARC_Dir Dr Elisabete Weiderpass officially opens #IARC60

🌎 Looking forward to attending and presenting at @IARCWHO this month in 🇫🇷 🗺️ Will you be attending? 🍁 If so, let's chat all things #AYACSM and making this world a better place for young people diagnosed with #cancer #IARC60 #AYACancer #BTSM #BCSM #LCSM

#IARC60 kicks off tomorrow! Get ready for3⃣days of insights from the world's leading experts in cancer prevention research! 🤔In Lyon but not registered? 💡Consider the Conference Grand Public on Thursday evening! 🗺️Not in Lyon but interested? 💻Still possible to attend online!

🎗️🌍 The St. Jude Global Registry team is at #IARC60 this week in Lyon! Stop by our booth to learn more about the SJCARES childhood cancer registry and our work using global pediatric oncology data to drive improvement in childhood cancer care.

Serving as the commencement speaker for my alma mater was an incredible honor! I shared with about 16,000 people my story of resilience and saying yes to life’s unexpected opportunities. I’m SO proud to be an alumna of Southeastern Louisiana University 💚💛

From cancer survivor to oncology PA to astronaut, Hayley Arceneaux, PA-C, brings her powerful story to APAO 2026 as our keynote speaker. Register now and learn more about Hayley’s inspiring life: oncologypas.org/event/2026-ann…

U.S. Space & Rocket Center @RocketCenterUSA in Huntsville, Alabama, home to @SpaceCampUSA. I am quite sure if I had not attended when I was 12, I would not be where I am today. And now this generation of campers will grow up in a world where outposts are operating on the Moon and someday Mars. Hard to imagine what could be more exciting or inspiring.

@aditya_gan3500 Strongly disagree. As a peds oncologist, I’m well aware bad outcomes can be unavoidable. But I do think fear of being perceived as paternalistic has at times made physicians reluctant to have the difficult recommendation-oriented conversations families deserve.

@RyanRLion You are actually being paternalistic here. This goes against the patient's prerogative. Bad outcomes are often unavoidable. Neither the doctor nor the patient or their family is responsible.

I think about this a lot. Presenting a laundry list of “reasonable” options is such a disservice. In difficult decisions, I want the weight to feel “on me”… not on families carrying the burden of feeling responsible if there’s a bad outcome.

Sad I have to remind some doctors that shared decision making does NOT mean present them with a bunch of options and have the patient choose.

@allisonoconn Please integrate more costing pearls into your TILs!!

Today I learned 5-FU (the chemotherapy) is exceedingly inexpensive. Can theoretically cost as little as $30 per cycle!