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Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
@n8pennell
Thoracic oncologist, Dad, Tarheel and Steelers fan. Personal account, all opinions mine. #LCSM
Cleveland, OH
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    May 21
    Enjoyed speaking with @christine_lovly and @tania_small on lung cancer stigma, screening, ctDNA and AI, access to trials, and more. Much progress but so far yet to go! #lcsm #ProudtobeBMS
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    Science At BMS
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    May 21
    Nearly 70% of lung cancers are still diagnosed at an advanced stage, but science is changing what’s possible—giving some patients years of life back. Two leading oncologists join Dr. Tania Small to discuss how more patients can benefit. Watch now: bit.ly/4usEsOC
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Jun 2, 2017
    The male oncologists display their bright colored plumage, hoping to woo collaborators and intimidate rivals! #ASCO17
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Aug 18, 2025
    After 17 years at the Cleveland Clinic, I’m starting today as Senior Vice President and Worldwide Head of Hematology Oncology Medical Affairs at Bristol-Myers Squibb. I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues and patients at the Clinic for my experiences there. In my new role, I aim
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    May 28, 2020
    Thoracic oncologists in the days leading up to the ADAURA data being released: #ASCO20 #LCSM
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Jun 24, 2020
    Now I'm ready to break out my tweed jacket with elbow patches (yes I own 2 of these!) Thanks to the friends and colleagues who wrote recommendations for me.
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Jun 4, 2023
    Can we just pause and celebrate 88% 5 year survival for lung cancer pts! Including stage 3! 🥳🤯 #ASCO23 #LCSM
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    Eric Topol
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    Jun 4, 2023
    A mutation in the EGFR gene is found in ~25% of lung cancers. Reported @NEJM and @ASCO today: a pill directed at this mutation cut deaths by 50% through 5 years in a randomized trial following surgical resection nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Mar 18, 2020
    When you mail every American a $1000 check, send them a home COVID-19 test along with it and a link to an online registry for results and instructions.
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Apr 13, 2022
    The 3 year PFS curve for the lorlatinib vs crizotinib phase 3 (CROWN) trial in ALK+ NSCLC is impressive! #AACR22 #Lcsm
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Jun 6, 2021
    Another year, another meme about adjuvant treatment endpoints. #ASCO21 #LCSM
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Feb 5, 2021
    BREAKING: President Biden signs executive order banning 7am meetings because they are burdens on families with school age children and major contributions to burnout!
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Jul 5, 2021
    Hard to argue with this cancer patient's letter to the editor in @PlainDealerNews : "The Cleveland Clinic needs to make COVID-19 vaccination a condition of employment" cleveland.com/letters/2021/0…
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Oct 8, 2018
    Started the day grumpy after bad call night, feeling put upon and irritable. At end of a consult a patient asked permission to give me a hug and told me I'd given her hope. Now I know my grumpiness is around here somewhere but just can't find it...
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Nov 18, 2023
    "Instead of providing free coffee and a piano in a soaring, art-filled marble lobby, how about... making it easier for pts to schedule appts? Shortening wait times? Paying for adequate staffing on nights and weekends? ending 2 day stays in EDs when all inpt beds are full?"
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    Nathan A. Pennell MD, PhD, FASCO
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    Dec 31, 2021
    Has anyone modeled how much better off businesses and healthcare systems would be now if vaccine/boost mandates has been in place before this omicron wave? Guessing hundreds of thousands of lives and trillions of $ in the economy but would love to see real numbers. #COVID19