University of Illinois Cancer Center

The University of Illinois Cancer Center at @UIHealth @thisisuic. We work to eliminate the burden of cancer for all.

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

#NationalMidwiferyWeek starts Oct. 4! Tune in to “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason” on @WVON1690 at 10 a.m. as @UIHealth midwives discuss #maternalhealth and supporting patients through pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care.

Listen here: https://t.co/21oEaRSgxg

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Join us tomorrow at St. Simon of Cyrene Parish located at 3147 W. Douglas Blvd., Chicago, Illinois, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as we Step Toward Prevention to build a healthier community through education, survivor stories and access to health resources.

https://t.co/jY2Z6zOiUF

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Cancer Center member Karine Tawagi, MD, a practicing medical oncologist at @UIHealth, discussed evolving treatments in muscle-invasive #bladdercancer on an episode of MedNews Week, presented in partnership with @oncodaily TV.

Watch here: https://t.co/yJs2MPeuDQ

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Our 3rd annual 5K Walk & Run surpassed its $50K fundraising goal, thanks to the generosity of more than 400 supporters. All proceeds support the Cancer Center, and donations will be accepted through Oct. 31 at this link: https://t.co/OU9vMf6Yi6.
#cancerresearch

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

The University of Illinois Cancer Center is hosting the 2026 @BigTenCRC Summit on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT at the Big Ten Conference Headquarters.

Register here: https://t.co/8WH0KnxcoP

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

About 40 trainees and attendees came together for the Cancer Center’s 2026 Trainee Membership Annual Meeting, hosted by CRTEC, focused on connecting disciplines to advance cancer research and discovery.

#CancerResearch

Read more here: https://t.co/kE0LMjfdx0

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Join us for the annual Spin for a Cause: Women's Cancer Research Ride and help support breast and ovarian cancer research at the University of Illinois Cancer Center.

Ride with us in Northbrook or make a gift from anywhere.

#BreastCancer

Register here: https://t.co/zmSgOmeCvM

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

The University of Illinois Cancer Center is hosting the 2026 @BigTenCRC Summit on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT at the Big Ten Conference Headquarters.

Register here: https://t.co/8WH0KnxcoP

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

See you all tomorrow at our 5K Walk and Run at the University of Illinois Chicago's Curtis Granderson Stadium!

You can still donate here: https://t.co/aFe4tZ52TG

[Karine Tawagi MD @DrKarineTawagi]

Honored to be nominated as Physician of the Year @UIHealth & to help nominate & celebrate some exceptional colleagues Dr. Fang Zhu who runs our theranostics program & our incredible APP Lisa Nuccio ❤️ @UICancerCenter

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Join us tomorrow, from 6 – 8 p.m., at @MX_College in Chicago for an informative evening focused on #menshealth and #cancerawareness, in partnership with @BloodCancerUtd.

Registration and more information here: https://t.co/DryxuM4IF7

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth, and you can learn more about early detection and prostate cancer research by listening to this month's segment on @WVON1690's "Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason."

Listen live here: https://t.co/xboSgpzqmk

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Congrats to the Cancer Center’s 2026 Fall Trainee Travel Award recipients: Jessie Li, MD; Faith Oladejo; and Mingyue “Mia” Lu.

Each one received $500 to support travel and registration costs for presenting their cancer research at scientific conferences.

https://t.co/9BK6yGoJzK

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Don’t fumble your health, join the University of Illinois Cancer Center and Compassion Baptist Church for "Standing Strong: A Prostate Cancer Awareness Event" on Friday, September 25, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Chicago.

#CancerAwareness

More here: https://t.co/OKvy6Wo6Wp

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Meet trainee Kate Klein, MA, MPH, a third-year Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student in Public Health Leadership at @uicpublichealth.

Her research focuses on implementation science to improve access to #cervicalcancer prevention.

Read more here: https://t.co/ZL3myRtoAP

[Evan Garrad @GarradEvan]

Incredible time at my first #WCLC26, made even more special having my wife there as a patient advocate 😊

Grateful to be part of an amazing team at @UICancerCenter, to present our work on Sybil, and learn about exciting science to bring back to our patients🫁 Thank you Seoul! 🇰🇷

[Aria Smith @AriaSmithosq]

@GarradEvan @UICancerCenter @FrankWeinbergMD @MaryPasquinelli @sara_ricardez @JessieLiMD What a meaningful experience! It’s wonderful to see science, advocacy, and patient care come together. Congratulations on being part of such an outstanding team, and thank you for bringing the latest insights back to your patients

[Jessie Li @JessieLiMD]

Having a great time at my first #WCLC26 @IASLC in Seoul! Learning a lot from talks on new ADCs, multidisciplinary survivorship care, and advances in lung cancer screening and early detection. 

Thank you to @FrankWeinbergMD @UICancerCenter for their support in our project on real-world outcomes with clinical trial enrollment for patients with NSCLC at @UIHealth!

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Join us Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m., at @MX_College in Chicago for an informative evening focused on #menshealth and #cancerawareness, in partnership with @BloodCancerUtd.

Registration and more information here: https://t.co/DryxuM4IF7

[University of Illinois Cancer Center @UICancerCenter]

Given 3 – 5 years to live, David is still here more than 20 years later. A Phase III clinical trial at UIC changed his life, and inspired a lasting commitment to #cancerresearch.

Read his story: https://t.co/1EK3dsU9PY