Debra Gottsleben

School Librarian at Morristown High School and Adjunct Prof. at Seton Hall Univ. in EDST Dept. I'm also an ardent patient advocate!

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

@kpoulos_ @m_e_nielsen @UNC_SOM Congratulations much success in your residency!

[Dena Battle @RCCadvocate]

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!

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

Happy Birthday @MichaelStaehler!

[Gretchen Vaughan @GEVaughan1]

Happy birthday, @MichaelStaehler! Thanks for always challenging us to reach higher - we’re better for it. I hope you and Dena have a fantastic celebration together!

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

Congratulations! Much success in your next endeavor

[Katherine Poulos @kpoulos_]

Absolutely thrilled to match at OHSU! This North Carolina girl is headed to Portland 🚠

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

Totally agree!

[Nuclear Medicine @Rowe_NuclearMed]

@gottsled Thank you @gottsled. Hoping this will be a new era for renal mass #molecularimaging!

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

Very excited to see this research! So important for the many ptnts diagnosed with small renal mass

[Nuclear Medicine @Rowe_NuclearMed]

https://t.co/Ee8LPY8lxu #SNMMI #EANM #ACNM guideline for #molecularimaging of renal masses @BrianShuch @SNM_MI @UTSWMedCenter. Congrats to the committee!

[Vincent Rajkumar @VincentRK]

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?

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

@ejasonabel Congratulations

[Ithaar H. Derweesh @Cold_Steel_1970]

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

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

I just entered to win an awesome prize! https://t.co/easMVmsJOV Let's see if I actually win. Would be great seeing Sir Paul live and in person!

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

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 > https://t.co/IiAWCmYkgq

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

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!

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

@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!

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

@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

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

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 (https://t.co/wPQHHN8CuO) . He will be missed by all who knew him.

[Hans Hammers @HHammersMD]

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

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

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)

[Katie Coleman @kaydaustin]

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.

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

@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

[Debra Gottsleben @gottsled]

@LauraEsfeller I totally agree looks like it can also be very helpful in treatment of #SmallRenalMasses

[Laura Esfeller @LauraEsfeller]

CA-IX PET scans are legitimately one of the things I’m most excited about in #kidneycancer right now. This will be a game changer. #ASCO25 #RCC