Kyle Concannon, MD
@kyleconcannonMD
Physician-scientist in lung cancer l MD Anderson trained at University of Colorado l Cracking Cancer Host l Native Vermonter.
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Growing Old Was the Plan. by Michael J. Whelan Once upon a time, I cherished the ache of growing old not as surrender, but as a sacred rite. Rebecca and I would finally happily retire beneath the redwoods and sapphire blue skys, let the Pacific salt air stitch our wounds shut,…
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Thank you @SamanthaM75074 for explaining how this all works!
As a military spouse, I was covered by TRICARE. We submitted urgent documentation—blunt, painful letters affirming a terminal diagnosis. The compassionate reassignment was approved quickly, relocating us for specialized care at an NCI hospital. 🔗Link! youtu.be/AkLlwVLQIWs
Military care isn’t just one hospital. In DC, options include Walter Reed, Fort Belvoir, and more. If military providers aren’t available, Tricare allows referrals to civilian specialists. Cancer care often blends both systems. 🔗Link! youtu.be/AkLlwVLQIWs
For military members, a cancer diagnosis often means sudden removal from active duty, isolation from support systems, and a shift from service member to patient. The emotional toll includes loss of identity, purpose, and connection! 🔗Link! youtu.be/AkLlwVLQIWs
Episode 17 is available on Apple podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
EP 17 of Cracking Cancer is out! Commander Bill Phillips of @KFGProject and @SamanthaM75074, a military spouse, discuss cancer care in the military and using military lessons to fight cancer. Using a Military Mindset to Fight Cancer youtu.be/AkLlwVLQIWs?si… via @YouTube
The amazing @leahlphillips and YLCI is featured in this article on the front page of @nytimes ! So proud of you Leah - Let’s keep changing the face of lung cancer 🤍🤍🤍
Real talk with @LifeofFitz.
Public perception often downplays prostate cancer—“the easy one.” But stage 4 is serious. Once it spreads, it becomes metastatic and hard to fully eliminate. Even remission doesn’t mean it won’t return. Awareness matters. 🔗Link! youtu.be/t2StllPme8g
Open-ended questions matter. "What do you do for work? For fun?" They help build trust and treat the whole patient. I ask if there's anyone they want to call during tough moments. Familiarity fosters comfort—and better care. 🔗Link! youtu.be/t2StllPme8g
Cancer brings clarity—it made me a better man. It’s easy to worry, especially during the wait between testing and results. But I've learned to focus on what’s in front of me. The past can’t be undone—only today can be lived. 🔗Link! youtu.be/t2StllPme8g
TL;DR: PD-L1 scores are a continuous variable, often analyzed as categorical, and often with assumption of linearity. These lead to ponderous conclusions (e.g. PDL1 < 1% patients who do fabulous on immunotherapy vs PD-L1 50% patients who progress on first scan) Once again, I'm…
New episode of Cracking Cancer on YouTube with patient @LifeofFitz and oncologist @JustinLebenthal. Check it out! Ep 16: Prostate Cancer - Stigmas, Stories, Insights | Cracking Cancer Po... youtu.be/t2StllPme8g?si… via @YouTube
Was very grateful to @chadinabhan for sharing his platform with me I’m a patient-physician but always live on the front part of that hyphenate and can’t avoid seeing new oncology data through the lens of embodied experience #asco25 cc: @ErikaHamilton9 @ASCO @ConquerCancerFd
THE @marklewismd spent 11 quick minutes on #HUExpress #HealthcareUnfiltered Express sharing the patient/doctor perspective on this past @ASCO #ASCO25 meeting. How can we assure patients' engagement and how to make the data interpretable & digestible. Join the conversation.
Had a great talk with @JustinLebenthal and @LifeofFitz about prostate cancer! Easy to understand medical information and honest about treatment expectations from the patient perspective!
New episode of Cracking Cancer! What really is prostate cancer and what can one expect from the treatments and side effects? Patient @LifeofFitz and GU oncologist @JustinLebenthal get into it at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
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Remember to go give @Cracking_Cancer new episode a watch youtu.be/049HjBSt-aY?si…
Cancer made me vulnerable—physically and emotionally. But I held tight to the things that defined me: taking stairs daily, skiing post-treatment, pushing through pain. It wasn’t just defiance—it was reclaiming identity and strength. 🔗Link! youtu.be/049HjBSt-aY
Thank you @jillfeldman4 @EGFRResisters for joining us!! If you haven’t listened to EPISODE 2 of @LungCancerRx yet, do so ASAP! 🎙️ @lungoncdoc @FawziAbuRous @ADesaiMD
The most important conversations oncs have with patients and families aren't data-driven. #LungCancerRx episode 2 is live bit.ly/450O7l3. We delve into one of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of #lungcancer care: conversations - not just about…
Excited to join the upcoming webinar, "Understanding Clinical Trials: A Fireside Chat with Experts & Survivors," organized by the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention @LombardiCancer & @LUNGevity! 🗓️ July 15, 2025 | 🕕 6–7 PM EDT 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/40KsenA