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Wafik S. El-Deiry, MD, PhD, FACP
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Physician-Scientist Oncologist, Director Legorreta Cancer Center, Associate Dean, past Faculty Exec Cmte member, Brown Univ, ACS Professor, Chair, WIN Consortium in Precision Oncology, Entrepreneur, Boat Captain, joined Nov 16 ‘24 Pubs: tinyurl.com/s98xg3u
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On 10-26-2024 I was at Brown University Family Weekend on College Green to share exciting progress at #LegorretaCancerCenter.

As a colon cancer doctor my message was to make sure you get your screening colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer as this could save your life.

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I’m here at @BrownUniversity Family Weekend on the College Green to speak with you about exciting developments at the #LegorretaCancerCenter over the last few years. As a colon cancer doctor my messa...
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Special Interview with Dr. Wafik S. El-Deiry — New insights into the potential role of new technologies in overcoming cancer drug resistance in the future

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Cancer Drug Resistance - OAE Publishing Inc.
Cancer Drug Resistance is a peer-reviewed journal led by Editor-in-Chief Godefridus J. (Frits) Peters, covering drug resistance research on breast cancer, lymphatic cancer, hematological malignancies,...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
What if RFK Jr. reacted to his cousin's terminal cancer as JFK reacted to his baby's death?

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What if RFK Jr. reacted to his cousin’s terminal cancer as JFK reacted to his baby’s death?
When President Kennedy’s newborn son died in 1963, it galvanized research. A new Kennedy family tragedy should spur RFK Jr. to support cancer research, not cut it.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:44 AM
New drug combo nearly doubles survival for BRAF-mutated lung cancer patients, trial shows

First-line use of encorafenib and binimetinib in BRAF V600E NSCLC recorded a median overall survival of 47.6 months, according to data presented at the ESMO congress.

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PHAROS regimen shows major gain for lung cancer patients | The Jerusalem Post
First-line use of encorafenib and binimetinib in BRAF V600E NSCLC recorded a median overall survival of 47.6 months, according to data presented at the ESMO congress.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
This Fund Bought $38 Million of Celcuity as Stock Surges on Investigational Cancer Drug Results

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This Fund Bought $38 Million of Celcuity as Stock Surges on Investigational Cancer Drug Results | The Motley Fool
One clinical-stage biotech is defying gravity—here’s why its record-breaking run is catching institutional attention.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
This Common Drug Seems to Fight One of The Deadliest Brain Cancers

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This Common Drug Seems to Fight One of The Deadliest Brain Cancers
Hydralazine has been used to treat high blood pressure for many decades, even though it's never been exactly clear how it works.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Targeting KRAS mutations: orchestrating cancer evolution and therapeutic challenges

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Targeting KRAS mutations: orchestrating cancer evolution and therapeutic challenges - Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy - Targeting KRAS mutations: orchestrating cancer evolution and therapeutic challenges
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November 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
View of lighthouse in Barrington, RI on sunny Thanksgiving Day.
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the #LegorretaCancerCenter @BrownUCancer @BrownMedicine @BrownUniversity @BrownUnivHealth @carenewengland
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In my opinion, changes in funding scientific research should be evidence based in order to minimize harm👇@NIH @HHSGov @statnews @DrJBhattacharya @RobertKennedyJr

Federal biotech commission calls for retooling of scientific research infrastructure

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Federal biotech commission calls for retooling of scientific research infrastructure
A federal commission is calling for significant changes to the way the U.S. government funds and assesses scientific research.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Pleased to share Ad regarding a great opportunity @BrownMedicine and @Brownsurgical for Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology. I encourage my qualified interested colleagues to apply and look into this as great things are happening @BrownUniversity and #LegorretaCancerCenter
November 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM
MAPK-driven epithelial cell plasticity drives colorectal cancer therapeutic resistance

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MAPK-driven epithelial cell plasticity drives colorectal cancer therapeutic resistance - Nature
Nature - MAPK-driven epithelial cell plasticity drives colorectal cancer therapeutic resistance
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute awarded $20 million for breast cancer research from Facebook cofounder’s foundation

It’s the largest non-federal grant for metastatic breast cancer research at Dana-Farber, officials said.

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute awarded $20 million for breast cancer research from Facebook cofounder’s foundation - The Boston Globe
It’s the largest non-federal grant for metastatic breast cancer research at Dana-Farber, officials said.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Penn Medicine liable for $12.25 million in cancer misdiagnosis suit, Philadelphia jury says

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Penn Medicine liable for $12.25 million in cancer misdiagnosis suit, Philadelphia jury says
Penn, and the plaintiff's primary physician, Janos Tanyi, were found liable for 35%, or $12.25 million, of the total verdict.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM