Jason Westin, MD FACP FASCO
@Lymphoma_Doc
Professor @MDAndersonNews, Lead of Lymphoma/Myeloma Service Line, Director of Clinical Research, Section Chief of Aggressive/Indolent Lymphomas, Opinions mine
I am so honored to receive the @ASCO Advocate of the Year award. Engaging with advocacy is such an important way to support our patients. #ASCOAdvocacySummit
“If we're not advocating…fighting against #drugshortages & for NCI funding & the CONNECT for Health Act, others are advocating the other direction...What you're doing here really matters,” Advocate of the Year @lymphoma_doc. Congrats! brnw.ch/21wISP5 #ASCOAdvocacySummit
Introducing AlphaGenome: an AI model to help scientists better understand our DNA – the instruction manual for life 🧬 Researchers can now quickly predict what impact genetic changes could have - helping to generate new hypotheses and drive biological discoveries. ↓
In addition to the outstanding professional development offered, LDP participants (and their mentors) become friends and colleagues for life! The application period for the 2026-27 LDP is open through Sept. 22. See below for details.
Connect w/ peers who share your interest in building leadership skills & participate in what could be, as @montypal considers it, “one of the most gratifying experiences of [your] career”: the ASCO Leadership Development Program. Applications now open! brnw.ch/21wTQsD
A strange thing happened. I emailed myself to personally invite me to the conference that I am chairing. Excited to see me (and hopefully you!) at #ASCOQLTY25 😂
I had the pleasure of meeting w/ @ASCO staff last week in which I introduced my presidential theme for 2025-2026: "The Science and Practice of Translation: Improving Cancer Outcomes Worldwide." Excited to roll this out over the course of the year, and of course, at #ASCO26!
Volunteering with @ASCO has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career—united by a common mission, inspired by global impact, and enriched by working along side incredible colleagues. Grateful to now be recognized as FASCO after 100+ hours of service. 💙🌍 #FASCO
Join us in congratulating the following members on earning the Fellows of ASCO (FASCO) distinction last quarter! We are grateful for their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO. Learn more about FASCO distinction: brnw.ch/21wUiVu
This state session #ASCOAdvocacy has been busy! By working with the State Affiliates and coalition partners, we engaged on issues affecting cancer patients and care providers state-by-state. See what we've done in the first half of 2025: brnw.ch/21wUdXd
With about 1,500 attendees & world-class clinicians including @TomBmt133, @Lymphoma_Doc, the SOHO regional meeting in Brazil delivers again @scheinbp sohoinsider.com/news/soho-braz…
Absolutely agree. Great job, @Lymphoma_Doc @jrgralow & @ASCO team. #enddrugshortages #advocacy
New article in @JCOOP_ASCO explores the root causes of cancer #drugshortages in the U.S., their impact on pts & providers, & makes recommendations for a comprehensive approach to address this crisis. Read more: brnw.ch/21wTSbZ #ASCOAdvocacy
Congratulations to @PGrivasMDPhD on receiving the 2025 Young Investigator Award from @eaonc! He's recognized for a distinguished record of innovative research, outstanding clinical practice, and unwavering dedication to advancing the field of genitourinary oncology.
Connect w/ peers who share your interest in building leadership skills & participate in what could be, as @montypal considers it, “one of the most gratifying experiences of [your] career”: the ASCO Leadership Development Program. Applications now open! brnw.ch/21wTQsD
We have life saving cancer drugs and life threatening shortages. @jrgralow, @ASCO staff, and I discuss why, and potential solutions in @JCOOP_ASCO: ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/OP…
Applications for @ConquerCancerFd grants and awards are officially open! Funding is available for researchers at every career stage. Learn more and apply now! brnw.ch/21wTOAb #ResearchFunding #OncologyResearch
SCOTUS upheld that health plans must continue to cover preventive services, including cancer screenings, w/o patient cost-sharing. We’re proud to have joined 33 other patient & med groups advocating for this essential coverage brnw.ch/21wTKb7
Don't miss your chance to influence the future of cancer care. Submit your topic suggestions or new evidence for an existing guideline by August 1 and help us develop relevant and impactful resources for the oncology community ➡️ bit.ly/3ZK61Wi
It's been exactly 20 years since my first day of internship As I reflect on my disproportionate aging since then (gray hairs >>> wisdom), here are my 10 unsolicited recommendations for any colleague embarking on residency THE "ATTENDING ADVICE YOU DIDN'T ASK FOR" THREAD ...
We owe it to our patients to remove barriers to their care. All eyes 👀 on today’s announcement from insurers & @DrOz. We expect progress. Our #advocacy matters. #fixpriorauth
Our volunteer @AshleySumrallMD shared how recent increases in prior auth requirements are delaying care & raising anxiety for pts w cancer. #ASCOAdvocacy is encouraged by today’s agreement, but more must be done to #FixPriorAuth. Contact lawmakers: asco.quorum.us/campaign/47459…
Women In Lymphoma (WiL) Group started with a few physicians and has grown to 1400+ world wide!!!
Together we lead, we learn, we lift each other up. Thank you to all who joined our WiL gathering at #18ICML — an inspiring evening filled with connection, purpose, and power. Let’s keep building this global community, one voice at a time. 🌍 #womeninhematology #ICML2025