In this episode of the Science Of Podcast, Chika Nwachukwu, MD, PhD shares her educational path, her work in developing training curricula for hospitals in Kenya and Tanzania and the challenges of bringing advanced cancer treatments to these regions.
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Sun, medicine, and mentorship. ☀️ Come rotate with us to learn about radiation oncology from world-class leaders while experiencing life in San Diego! More info here https://t.co/dVIPWEjlLm
Another weekend, another city, another conference–this time I had the honor of presenting considerations of cancer care for LGBTQ+ patients at the @GLMA_LGBTHealth conference. It was a privilege to represent @UCSDRadMed and meet other like-minded providers from around the world🏳️🌈
It was an honor to complete my GYN rotation with a leading expert in brachytherapy and gynecologic oncology. I learned so much from Dr. Mayadev!
Now on to my Head & Neck service ☢️
On Monday, Sept 29th, we announced the activation of NRG-GY037, a pivotal Phase III randomized trial for patients with high-risk, locally advanced cervical cancer. PI: Jyoti Mayadev, MD @UCSDHealth Read more: https://t.co/cZoM4WZsL3
Proton CSI vs VMAT CSI for LMD
Protons more systemic therapy after CSI 92% vs 46%
Protons less Anemia 20% vs 61%, leukopenia 10% vs 46%, lymphopenia 67% vs 88%
OS proton CSI 11 mo vs 5 mo (no diff ECOG adjusted)
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✅ First ASTRO conference officially in the books!
Grateful for the chance to present my research, celebrate the amazing accomplishments of @UCSDRadMed faculty, and connect with others in the field & medical students along the way.
#ASTRO2025#RadOnc
Honored to be granted a travel award funded by @BCRFcure that will allow me to present my research with @UCSDRadMed at the upcoming national @ASTRO_org meeting!
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From running 🏃🏻♂️ half-marathon races by the beach to skiing ⛷️ for the first time together in the mountains, so glad and blessed that I get to experience all these things and do residency together with my co-resident @JazmyneTabb!
Started off match week running a half marathon with my co-residents. So grateful to have co-residents who push me to be my best in and outside of the hospital.
Can’t wait to see who will be joining us next year! @UCSDRadMed
🎉 Match Day 2025! 🎉
We’re thrilled to welcome Riley Goldsmith and Hannah Jensen as our newest Radiation Oncology residents! We can’t wait to see what these two rising stars will achieve 🌟
Congrats, Riley and Hannah! 👏
#RadiationOncology#MatchDay2025
When you’re constantly reviewing radiotherapy isodose distributions on large computer screens it’s easy to lose sight of just how amazingly accurate linacs are. We can deliver ablative doses of radiation with mm accuracy! Here are a list of other things that are 1 mm in size
Filipinos and Filipino Americans have enriched the very essence of America.
This Filipino American History Month and always, I hope each one of you feels pride – not only in your achievements and aspirations, but also in the dreamers and doers around you.