Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Cancer research is at the heart of Winship’s mission, so it had to continue even as COVID-19 closed labs and altered protocols. Researchers adapted to new conditions with resilience and creativity.

Winship Deputy Directory Suresh Ramalingam, MD with a message for the holidays. A safe and Happy Holidays to you and yours from all of us at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University!

Winship is improving immunotherapy’s power through visionary research, more clinical trials, and enhanced outcomes for patients with cancer.

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Executive Director Walter Curran, MD, talks about the approach Winship at Emory has taken on both a local and national level to tackle the cancer problem. #EmoryDifference Learn more about #WhyWinship at https://fal.cn/3cnUT

By mid-March, COVID-19 was everywhere and people living with cancer were among those at greatest risk of serious complications. Overnight, Winship clinicians mobilized to face an onslaught of challenges. Here’s how.

We are looking to 2021 with a renewed sense of hope, purpose and optimism. Wishing you and yours a safe, healthy and Happy New Year!

Many of our physicians and staff are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for their protection and yours. Learn about the vaccine, visit https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/cov/covid-vaccines-faq.html.

Adam Marcus, PhD, has been appointed Winship's interim executive director. Marcus will assume the role from Walter J. Curran, Jr., MD, while Emory University conducts a national search for Winship’s next executive director.

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Executive Director Walter Curran, MD, explains why effectively fighting cancer needs to consist of a team of physicians, nurses and researchers. #EmoryDifference Learn more about #WhyWinship at https://fal.cn/3cvnr

More than 80% of lung cancer deaths in the US are caused by smoking. Its more important than ever to quit smoking to reduce your risk of lung cancer. Winship thoracic oncologist Suresh Ramalingam, MD says it is not too late to kick the habit. Learn about tobacco cessation program at winship, visit https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/tobacco-program.

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Executive Director Walter J. Curran, Jr., MD, speaks about the new precision therapies and tools for difficult-to-treat cancers being developed at Winship of Emory. #EmoryDifference Learn more about #WhyWinship at https://fal.cn/3cjHh

Friendly reminder! Join Winship registered dietitian Rachel Keller tomorrow at 2pm for a virtual oncology nutrition class discussing how to improve gut health through nutrition. Learn more, visit: https://fal.cn/3btX5.

Nearly 15% percent of lung cancers happen in individuals who have never smoked. Winship thoracic oncologist Suresh Ramalingam, MD explains that experts don't currently have all the answers, but they believe that other environmental factors contribute to the risk of lung cancer. Learn about lung cancer care at Winship, visit https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/lung-cancer

Winship surgical oncologist David Kooby, MD, describes the surgical treatment options available to patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Learn more about pancreatic cancer care at Winship, visit: https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/pancreatic-cancer.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and lung cancer accounts for about 13% of all new cancers. Learn about lung cancer risk factors. For information about lung cancer care at Winship, visit https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/lung-cancer. #LungCancerAwareness... #WinshipLungCancer See more

Join Winship registered dietitian Rachel Keller on November 11 at 2pm for a virtual oncology nutrition class discussing how to improve gut health through nutrition. Learn more, visit: https://fal.cn/3bohz.

Winship surgical oncologist, David Kooby, MD, describes risk factors and symptoms of pancreatic cancer. Learn about pancreatic cancer care at Winship, visit http://winshipcancer.emory.edu/pancreatic-cancer.

Radiation oncologist and principal investigator Kristin Higgins, MD describes a NRG Oncology clinical trial available at Winship Cancer Institute evaluating chemoradiation and the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in treating patients with limited small cell lung cancer. Learn more: https://fal.cn/3bkOS. At Winship, our patients have access to clinical trials for virtually every cancer type. Visit https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/clinical-trials.

In this WebMD video, Winship thoracic oncologist Suresh Ramalingam, MD describes for patients with lung cancer what to consider when treated with immunotherapy. Watch at: https://fal.cn/3bjV5. Learn about lung cancer care at Winship, visit https://fal.cn/3bjV7.

This week we held a Halloween Pumpkin Decorating contest organized by our Volunteer Services program, and we are thrilled with the creativity and imagination our staff put into each of these spook-tacular entrees. Enjoy some of the highlights here. Have a safe and Happy Halloween everyone!

Targeted therapy for breast cancer is often less toxic and sometimes more effective than chemotherapy. Winship breast oncologist, Jane Meisel, MD, describes for WebMD how it's different, and when it might be used for treatment. Learn about breast cancer care at Winship, visit https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/breast-cancer.