OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

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A leader in cancer research, the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute provides individually-tailored, compassionate care for patients, from diagnosis through survivorship.

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· 18d

Join us for this year's Colon Cancer Coalition "Get Your Rear in Gear" 5K! Your participation helps increase #ColorectalCancer screenings, awareness programming, and support for patients in the community. 🗓️ Aug. 8 ⌚️ 8 AM 📍Tualatin Community Park Register: bit.ly/4wdbvXO

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· 23d

Congratulations to Drs. Katelyn Byrne, Gregory Baker, and Erin Kenzie on receiving pilot awards from the OHSU-@americancancersoc.bsky.social Institutional Research Grant! Learn more about this program designed to support early-career cancer researchers: https://bit.ly/4wKcbne

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· 25d

Congratulations to Drs. Katelyn Byrne, Gregory Baker, and Erin Kenzie on receiving pilot awards from the OHSU-American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant! Learn more about this program designed to support early-career cancer researchers: bit.ly/4wKcbne

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· 28d

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· 29d

Team up against #BrainCancer in Portland on July 26 🧠💪 Join our fight to raise awareness, funds, and hope through the 2nd Annual Head for the Cure 5K. Funds raised will benefit brain tumor research at OHSU! Register: https://bit.ly/4wxVRpU

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Jul 13

For more information surrounding sarcoma, including signs and symptoms, survival rates, clinical trials, and more ⤵️ www.ohsu.edu/knight-cance...

A blue graphic with white text reading, "Sarcomas are relatively rare but impactful. Approximately 18,000 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. every year, according to the National Cancer Institute, and approximately 229,000 Americans are living with sarcoma."

A blue graphic with white text reading, "About half of all sarcomas occur before age 40, but they can occur at any age and are easier to treat when caught early."

A blue graphic with white text reading, "There are also many non-cancerous (benign) soft tissue and bony tumors. Usually, a biopsy is necessary to diagnose the type of tumor and to determine whether or not it is benign or malignant."

A blue graphic with white text reading, "Any new or enlarging tumor, mass, or nodule should be promptly brought to the attention of your doctor."

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Jul 13

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month 💛 Here are 8️⃣ facts to know about #Sarcoma. Share these with a friend, a family member, or a loved one.

A blue graphic with white text reading, "Sarcoma is a cancer that starts in connective tissue. Connective tissue is made up of cells and fibers that connect and support the body.”

A blue graphic with white text reading, “Sometimes these connective tissue cells start to divide and multiply in an uncontrolled fashion. When these cells create a malignant tumor, it’s called sarcoma.”

A blue graphic with white text reading, “Soft tissue sarcomas grow from tissues such as fat, muscles, nerves, the walls of blood vessels, and other soft tissues. Bone sarcomas grow from bones and associated tissue such as cartilage.”

A blue graphic with white text reading, "Sarcomas can develop anywhere in the body, with many growing in the arms and legs, inside the abdomen and chest, or in the area behind the internal organs of the abdomen called the retroperitoneum."

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Jul 6

Join us for a special session of Knight School at the Movies! 🍿 We will be screening Into the Unknown: My Cancer Story by filmmaker Matthew Thomas Ross with a Q&A to follow. 📍Knight Cancer Research Building 🗓️ July 7 ⌚️ 6 PM See you there ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xHBeJ2

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Jul 2

"Because these cancers are usually driven by gene changes rather than smoking, the program leads with comprehensive biomarker testing to identify driver mutations (ALK, EGFR, ROS1, RET, KRAS, and more) and match patients to targeted therapies." - Dr. Rajat Thawani

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Jun 26

"We are weaving in a lot of specialties, including surgery, radiology, genetics, and that pace of discovery will continue for the next 10 years." - Dr. Flavio Rocha on Vista Pavilion and the ongoing impact of Phil & Penny Knight's $2B gift 📹 @koin6.bsky.social

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Jun 25

Why does Oregon see higher #Melanoma rates than the US average? According to Dr. Anna Bar, one explanation is that Oregonians spend extended periods outdoors when sunny weather arrives after long stretches of cloudy conditions. ☀️ ➡️ (@koin6.bsky.social): https://bit.ly/4epFfdL

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Jun 24

Transforming Cancer Care with Dr. Brian Druker Learn how Phil and Penny Knight’s historic $2B gift will help Dr. Druker transform the cancer care experience, starting right here in Oregon. 🗓️ June 27 ⌚️ 2:30-4 p.m. 📍 OHSU Auditorium Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4gonpJd

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Jun 20

“Innovation has been limited over the past 2 decades, making these peer-reviewed data particularly important for patients with intermediate to high-risk localized prostate cancer.” Dr. Mark Garzotto on new #ProstateCancer research (@urologytimes.bsky.social): https://bit.ly/4osDzmT

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Jun 7

"It’s a heavy conversation, but it's not always tears and sadness. There's a lot of hope in the room, and I gain a lot of inspiration from my patients." On National Cancer Survivors Day, get to know surgical oncologist Dr. Hannah Kornfeld: https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/hannah-kornfeld-md

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· May 24

"It’s almost like you’re putting a transparent window in the human body. You can observe as things happen, but we’re doing that in the lab." - Dr. Luiz Bertassoni on @opb.org's "Think Out Loud" discussing 3D printing cancer cells: https://bit.ly/3RCasRC

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· May 15

You're invited to Knight School on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:00 pm. Learn about advances in blood cancer research & treatment at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute from Drs. Brian Druker and Julia Maxson. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d8vzDB

A promotional image for a Knight Cancer Institute event titled "Knight School Is In Session: Blood Cancer Then & Now: 25 Years of Innovation." The event features Dr. Brian Druker, AJ Kitt, and Dr. Julia Maxson. It takes place on Tuesday, May 19, and is free and open to the public. The location is Knight Cancer Research Building, 2720 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR 97201, and the contact email is KnightSchool@ohsu.edu. The image includes the OHSU and Knight Cancer Institute logos and an illustration of stacked books.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· May 8

This week, we're celebrating National #NursesWeek in recognition of the service of our nurses at OHSU 🎉 Help us congratulate Diana Shafer, who has spent much of her career supporting adult inpatient oncology, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Award! 🏆 Way to go, Diana! #OHSUNurses

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Apr 3

Mark your calendars for April 10, and join us for the annual @ohsuknight.bsky.social Symposium in Portland, OR! 🗓️ Stay updated on the latest advancements in cancer care, research, and programs. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and earn up to 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™:

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A promotional image for the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute featuring a DNA strand in the background. Text highlights offerings such as interactive sessions, mock tumor board, updates in oncology, poster and networking sessions, and the opportunity for RN CE/CEU credits. Large text at the bottom reads, "Give Cancer Hell.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Apr 1

📣 Save the Date | Oregon Drug Discovery Symposium (ODDS) 2026 The symposium takes place April 8–9, 2026, and will feature scientific talks, discussions, and a poster session, providing a forum for knowledge exchange across disciplines. Register: https://bit.ly/4qbMRU0

Drs. Sanjay Malhotra (L) and Shivaani Kummar (R) pose for an image while wearing their white research lab coats inside an OHSU facility.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Apr 1

A new era of cancer care is here. With the opening of the Vista Pavilion, OHSU is transforming how patients access life-saving treatment. By bringing cutting-edge care together in one place, Vista helps ensure more patients can get the right care, at the right time, closer to home.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Mar 20

“I have to say, I am very blessed to be a surgeon, because the thank you you get from that patient is priceless.” Get to know Dr. Liana Tsikitis, a surgical oncologist who specializes in the care of patients with colon and rectal conditions: bit.ly/40HO76O

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Mar 19

Cherry blossoms are blooming on Marquam Hill 🌸 📸 Dr. Flavio Rocha, Physician-in-Chief

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Mar 18

“Even a little exercise can go a long way toward supplementing a person’s cancer treatment. Not only can exercise help those with cancer stay independent and engaged, it can help speed up treatment and recovery.” - Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone Learn more: https://bit.ly/4b2PNxx

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Mar 16

"I am grateful for the Foundation’s commitment to enabling innovative research to improve outcomes for young individuals at risk of developing cancer." - Dr. Anupriya Agarwal Learn more: bit.ly/3P7kitS

Blue-green gradient graphic with white text reading, "I am deeply honored to be selected by the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to support research in the Agarwal Lab investigating the role of inflammation in young individuals with RUNX1-FPD. This support will help advance efforts to identify early prevention strategies for patients, an area that remains understudied. Anupriya Agarwal, Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Mar 16

Congratulations to Dr. Anupriya Agarwal on receiving a Translational Research Grant from the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation! Dr. Agarwal's research is rooted in developing interventions and prevention strategies for RUNX1-mutated leukemia.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Mar 5

Congratulations to Dr. Brian Druker on being named to the @forbes.com 250 list of "America's Greatest Innovators!" Dr. Druker helped develop Gleevec, the first medication that specifically targets cancer cells: https://bit.ly/461NAj9

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Feb 28

“I believe in the care that we give here, so I brought my mother here to experience it. She got such special care here that they actually diagnosed something else that other providers were not quite aware of.” - Dr. Flavio Rocha on his mother receiving care at OHSU: https://bit.ly/3Opouof

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Feb 27

Dr. Hagen Kennecke reviews studies guiding systemic therapy in advanced neuroendocrine tumors and shares how clinical trials have reshaped care with targeted medications everolimus and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy. Learn more (via Targeted Oncology): https://bit.ly/4b5Amoe

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Feb 26

“We want to put that myth to bed, that older people can’t tolerate exercise during cancer treatment. If exercise helps older patients tolerate more treatment, they have better clinical outcomes and maintain their quality of life. It’s a win-win.” - Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone: https://bit.ly/46bjSs4

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OHSU Knight Cancer Institute@ohsuknight· Feb 25

“This plan helps guide our research to implementation priorities, from early detection to new therapies. When science and community needs move in the same direction, we can make strides in reducing cancer’s toll.” - Dr. Brian Druker on the Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan: https://bit.ly/4qMabaQ