A leader in cancer research, the Knight Cancer Institute provides individually-tailored, compassionate care for patients, from diagnosis through survivorship.
Lynn was diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from her bile duct.
Her story details how the tumor was discovered, how her team treated it, the recovery process, and why she is the "unicorn of zebras": spr.ly/6012M1Ook
Phil and Penny Knight announced today a record-breaking $2 billion gift to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute to transform the future of cancer care and set a new standard globally.
Thank you to Phil and Penny Knight for their incredible generosity.
Congratulations to @coussens_lisa on being elected to @theNASciences!
“It is gratifying to see Dr. Coussens’ scientific achievements and seminal work on the immune system’s role in cancer garner this well-deserved recognition.” - Dr. Brian Druker
Residents at the Mirabella, a retirement community on the South Waterfront, gathered on their balconies yesterday afternoon to applaud and cheer @OHSUNews medical staff working on the frontline against the coronavirus.
What a wonderful display of appreciation. ❤#WeGotThisPDX
We are so thrilled and grateful to announce that $66,300 was raised from the special-edition helmet auction to support #BreastCancer research at @OHSUKnight!
Thank you to @uoregon, @GoDucks, @oregonfootball, and everyone who placed a bid supporting our mission! 💚💛
Congratulations to @AACRPres Dr. Lisa Coussens and Dr. Shivaani Kummar on their promotion to deputy directors of @OHSUKnight!
"As our institute continues to grow, I am grateful we have capable leaders in place to support and foster that growth." - Dr. Brian Druker
“We are incredibly grateful to have Dutch Bros as a long-time partner in our battle against breast cancer." - Dr. Brian Druker
ICYMI: Our friends at @DutchBros raised $421,440 for @OHSUKnight and @AlbieAware in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Coussens on being selected as a Komen Scholar!
@coussens_lisa, associate director of basic research at @OHSUKnight, is one of six researchers chosen by the @SusanGKomen Breast Cancer Foundation: bit.ly/3gNx6lg
“When I was six years old -- my grandfather passed away from esophageal #cancer ... So at six years old, I told them I was going to be a cancer doctor and do cancer research.” — Dr. Jerry Jaboin
On #WorldCancerDay, get to know Dr. Jaboin, a radiation oncologist at @OHSUKnight.