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Debra Gottsleben
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Debra Gottsleben
@gottsled
School Librarian at Morristown High School and Adjunct Prof. at Seton Hall Univ. in EDST Dept. I'm also an ardent patient advocate!
Morristown, NJ Katılım Nisan 2009
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It’s been a privilege to receive an MD from @UNC_SOM, and it was truly a pinch me moment being hooded today. I owe endless thanks to my family, friends, and mentors for a lifetime of support ❤️
And thanks for @m_e_nielsen for shooting the onstage footage!
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Thank you to the amazing partners on this project! @TiansterZhang @DrVaishampayan @lisapic @AlbigesL @MichaelStaehler @spsutkaMD @d_shapiro1 @uretericbud @Cold_Steel_1970. And thanks to @OncoAlert for highlighting! Let’s talk about cure in #kidneycancer!
OncoAlert@OncoAlert
DAY Two of OncoAlert 🚨 Coverage of #IKCSEU26 Provider Perceptions of Cure in Renal Cell Cancer Presented by Ms. Dena Battle🇺🇸 of @kcCURE RCC specialists demonstrate notable hesitancy in using the term “cure,” even in clinical contexts where long-term outcomes may justify it. This reluctance reflects not only clinical uncertainty but also parallels similar reservations among patients. The absence of a standardized definition contributes to inconsistent communication, potentially affecting expectations and decision-making. Establishing clearer, consensus-driven terminology around “cure” in RCC could enhance transparency, improve physician–patient alignment, and support more informed shared decision-making. Addressing this linguistic and conceptual gap may ultimately strengthen trust and facilitate more meaningful discussions about prognosis and treatment goals in renal cell carcinoma care. #KidneyCancer @KidneyCancer Jean-Christophe Bernhard @univbordeaux @AlbigesL @gustaveroussy @TiansterZhang @Dr_SabyGeorge @ZakhariaYousef @ERPlimackMD @Ric_Campi @DrIacovelli @RebuzziSara @weoncologists @GEVaughan1 @salvolarosa @DrYukselUrun #KidneyCancer @daniyal_jafree @EJonasch @IKCCorg @sophiemerrick1 @BarbaraJereczek @ESTRO_RT @ZakhariaYousef @kuraoncology @Selcuk__Erdem @drulkav @RCCadvocate
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Congratulations! Much success in your next endeavor
Katherine Poulos@kpoulos_
Absolutely thrilled to match at OHSU! This North Carolina girl is headed to Portland 🚠
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Very excited to see this research! So important for the many ptnts diagnosed with small renal mass
Nuclear Medicine@Rowe_NuclearMed
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41067863/ #SNMMI #EANM #ACNM guideline for #molecularimaging of renal masses @BrianShuch @SNM_MI @UTSWMedCenter. Congrats to the committee!
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I hear about this. This is not uncommon and it bothers me:
Patient has cancer which is getting worse and causing pain
Waits days for doctors appointment
See the doctor. Scans ordered.
But now waits days for an appointment slot to get the scans
Scan is done and shows the cancer has worsened. Doctor prescribes new treatment
Waits for days as insurance denies new treatment. Peer to peer call needed. Finally, treatment is approved.
Waits for days again because chemotherapy appointments are backed up.
Finally, the patient receives the treatment.
But a month has passed.
The cancer has progressed more.
All of this with good private insurance.
Imagine without.
Oncology has advanced rapidly. Our medicines are very specialized. They require a lot of time, expertise, resources. Oncologists are stretched thin. It’s not the type of work that you can easily fill without compromising care. Many patients receive complex chemo and when there is a complication they end up without access to specialized care. We need to expand the oncology work force and limit the burnout that is causing good oncologists to leave patient care for other jobs or retire.
There is no question we have made remarkable progress against cancer. And several promising new treatments are on the horizon. Will we have the resources to administer them safely and to all those who need it?
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I am delighted and honored to join the great team @RushUrology @RushMedical I want to thank my colleagues @UCSDHealth and @UCSD_Urology #Chicago here I come! #KidneyCancer #UrologicOncology @UroOnc @AmerUrol @EECherullo @cjkane10
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I just entered to win an awesome prize! ul.ink/M0RD2-QEA484_t Let's see if I actually win. Would be great seeing Sir Paul live and in person!
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This is exciting news for ptnts with small renal masses!
UroToday.com@urotoday
Advancing the management of indeterminate renal masses: The emerging role of molecular imaging. @uretericbud @FoxChaseCancer joins @zklaassen_md @GACancerCenter in this conversation, highlighting exciting developments in molecular imaging, particularly the #ZIRCON trial's TLX250 carbonic anhydrase 9 PET scan. #WatchNow > bit.ly/4krm5Ul
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I'm devastated to read this news. An awful loss!
Gretchen Vaughan@GEVaughan1
This makes my heart hurt 😢. Certainly a wonderful doctor and fierce advocate but mostly an all around incredible human. What a loss!
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@KitchenAidUSA what's with having to pay to get info on where to buy correct water filter for my #kitchenaid fridge? Tried buying on your website says not available tried to call but can only get chat person on chat said I have to pay to get connected with an expert?? Unreal!
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@united what's up with service at Nwk Airport tonight nonexistent!
No updates on flights told flight was leaving a while ago still haven't boarded anyone
Can't hear announcements at least update info
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I am so sorry
I loved reading his posts. I even got a few responses from him.
My condolences to the family.
Skeptical Scalpel@Skepticscalpel
The Skeptical Scalpel passed away on June 19th, 2025. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. You can read about a remarkable man's life well lived here (thegreencremation.com/obituaries/Jam…) . He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Look at some of the impact of DOD CDMRP funding. @BraunMDPhD is presenting the personalized vaccine in RCC published in @Nature.
Please restore funding. It went from $50 Million to $0 Dollars. We have not solved cancer yet!
@kidneycan #KCRS25
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A fish tank would be nice
If this is only complaint think you're doing an excellent job!
Mark Lewis, MD, FASCO@marklewismd
Perfection is the asymptote towards which we constantly strive (at least now I know where my fifth star went; brb, off to buy a router and an aquarium)
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Only mug that felt right this morning. Four years ago today, this place saved my life after a rare stage IV cancer at 29, threatened to steal my future.
We must continue to support cancer research so more patients have the opportunity to celebrate these beautiful milestones.
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@Sunny991Dana my little granddaughter and I made you and producer Anthony cookies would love to drop them by. We listen every AM and live right around the corner
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