Breast cancer, prostate cancer, CHEK2, Autoinflammatory syndrome. Working to connect researchers and the patient community at Cornell. Backyard birder. Bob's books: https://www.bobriter.com/https://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3lnqa4jcmfk2nI spent my morning speaking with undergraduates involved in cancer research. As a cancer survivor, I have a vested interest in the next generation of cancer scientists. Based on the students I met, the future looks bright. @theaacr.bsky.social26 Apr 2025 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnqa4jcmfk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ljilvh2zks2xI’ll be the peer mentor for this GRASP Huddle on Thursday. Much of what we know about breast cancer in women also applies to men, but endocrine therapy can be different. A few spots are still available. @graspcancer.bsky.social https://graspcancer.org/events/male-breast-cancer/03 Mar 2025 18:38 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljilvh2zks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ljczdqo55k2tI recently wrote this when reflecting on the work of oncologists who treat all kinds of cancers and all kinds of patients. https://connection.asco.org/do/appreciation-community-oncologists01 Mar 2025 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljczdqo55k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3lf6phiamac22These awards highlight some of the most egregious behavior in healthcare, especially relating to business practices. https://lowninstitute.org/projects/2024-shkreli-awards/07 Jan 2025 22:34 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf6phiamac22https://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3letkrktbls2wI think she just wants me to mind my own business.03 Jan 2025 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3letkrktbls2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ler2xjfxps25This is such a good card that many of us should keep handy.02 Jan 2025 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ler2xjfxps25https://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ld7igytzik2zSteffi Oesterreich talking with advocates during the Hot Topics session at @sabcs.bsky.social13 Dec 2024 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld7igytzik2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ld7hxxvblk2zSandi Stanford at @sabcs.bsky.social She’s in the “Hall of Fame” in the world of patient advocacy.13 Dec 2024 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld7hxxvblk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ld7hotmdnc2z@vkaklamani.bsky.social talking with advocates in the “Hot Topics” session at @sabcs.bsky.social13 Dec 2024 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld7hotmdnc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ld4mijnzok2sIan Kunkler presenting on the SUPRIMO Trial at @sabcs.bsky.social12 Dec 2024 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld4mijnzok2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ld3f7avxs22gGinny Mason receiving the Research Advocacy Champion Award from the Susan G Komen Foundation this evening.12 Dec 2024 04:03 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld3f7avxs22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ld2gz2ggik22Dr. Erika Mayer of @dfcibreastonc.bsky.social answering questions following her presentation about CDK4-6 inhibitors to patient advocates. Carrie Treadwell of @theaacr.bsky.social is moderating. @sabcs.bsky.social11 Dec 2024 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld2gz2ggik22https://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3ld2cno55lc26Laura van’t Veer receiving the William L. McGuire Award at @sabcs.bsky.social11 Dec 2024 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld2cno55lc26https://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3lcgnt7unuk2w“That’s right, officer. He hit me and then flew in that direction.”03 Dec 2024 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcgnt7unuk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3lcedm5z3mk2uMourning Doves dress conservatively, abstain from alcohol, and always pause to say grace before meals.03 Dec 2024 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcedm5z3mk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobriter.bsky.social/post/3lcboytmii22nWhen you're left behind to guard the peanuts.01 Dec 2024 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:l3e2j7vvc5pfpfqtkukvmax4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcboytmii22n