June 4th is Rural Cancer Awareness Day - an occasion to highlight the unique challenges faced by rural communities in accessing cancer care and support. Raising awareness can help drive initiatives to improve cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. #RuralCancer

Two years ago, Zack Schroeder asked, "Are there clinical trial deserts in the U.S.?" This inquiry led to an investigation, culminating in a poster presentation at ASCO and a simultaneous publication in JAMA Oncology. #ClinicalTrials #ASCO #JAMAOncology #RuralCancerInstitute

I enjoyed presenting at the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health about rural cancer delivery! It was a great opportunity to discuss solutions to improve cancer care in rural communities. #RuralCancer #DakotaConference

Excited to share insights from my interview with Josh Friedman of Healio News at #ASCO23! We discussed improving clinical trial access for rural areas. Despite progress, barriers remain for some groups. Read more: loom.ly/yjxzDwE #RuralCancer #ClinicalTrials #ASCO2023

We are presenting at #APHA2024 in Minneapolis! We will bring the importance of rural cancer services, social connectedness, and other critical issues to the forefront of the Annual Meeting. Our projects included decentralizing care and digital equity. APHA's Annual Meeting & Expo @ruralcancer

I’m excited to share that I’ve accepted a position on the Kansas Journal of Medicine Editorial Board! My connections to Kansas keep growing! #RockChalk #Kansas #MedEd loom.ly/kmSJ4ek

Finished a great video shoot with Talem Health in Chicago for #ASCO2024! 🎥 Thrilled to work with such a professional team committed to high-quality, accessible medical education. Can't wait for you all to see it! #MedEd #ContinuingEducation

🎉 Big day for Staples, MN! 🎉 Join us on June 27, 8 AM, for the groundbreaking of Lakewood Cancer Center! Local leaders are making big strides in closing the Rural Cancer Gap. 🌍💪 #RuralCancer #StaplesMN

I was honored to have Paul Etzell, MD, at the groundbreaking. He recruited me to rural Minnesota 19 years ago, believing in the vision of exceptional rural oncology care. LakewoodHealthSystem continues to drive this vision forward.

Honored to speak at the Relay for Life for Best of MNWest in Alexandria! This year's event was MN's largest fundraiser and the 19th largest in the US. It is amazing to see communities from 9 counties unite to fight cancer! 💪💜 #RelayForLife #FightCancer #GreaterMN

I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Mayo Clinic Oncology Review this weekend, led by Course Director Thor Halfdanarson, M.D. I am grateful for the chance to work in a field dedicated to continuously improving patient care. #OncologyReview #MayoClinic #OncoThor

Just wrapped up a quick advocacy trip to DC with Zack Schroeder, meeting with lawmakers about the critical issues affecting rural cancer patients and providers. #RuralCancer #AdvocacyWork

Everything is bigger in Texas! I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be speaking at the Texas Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Conference in San Antonio on September 20 and 21, 2024. Register here: loom.ly/CTLgMY0 #TxSCO2024 #Oncology #CancerCare #BiggerinTexas

Excited to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year at the Rural Cancer Institute! Our recent Research & Advocacy Meeting focused on state-level advocacy and research to understand the #RuralCancerGap. Zack discussed efforts to expand loan repayment in Kansas! #RuralCancer #Advocacy

16 years ago, I tried (unsuccessfully!) to recruit Mick Bakker to build a rural cancer program in MN. Instead, he joined the Indian Health Service in Anchorage. I was honored to watch him receive the Outstanding Service Medal from Director Roselyn Tso. Proud of you, Mick!

I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Emily McGovern to Lakewood Health System! Her expertise in breast cancer will make a tremendous impact in Central Minnesota. We share a passion for improving rural cancer care, and I’m excited for what’s to come! #RuralCancerCare #BreastCancer

I contacted my lawmakers about the need for robust federal funding for the NIH, NCI, and ARPA-H. Join me! #ASCOAdvocacy asco.quorum.us/campaign/45495

Cancer patients cannot afford to delay treatment due to #drugshortages. @senamyklobuchar, please work with your colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address these shortages. #ASCOAdvocacy

Cancer drug shortages should not be a political issue. @sentinasmith Join your colleagues in the House and Senate to swiftly mitigate widespread cancer #drugshortages. Patients’ lives are at stake. #ASCOAdvocacy

#Drugshortages are impacting thousands of individuals w/ cancer, including individuals with cancer in your state Michelle Fischbach. Time is not on our side. Please work with your colleagues to mitigate these shortages. #ASCOAdvocacy