Brad Somer

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Medical oncologist | President/Chairman, West Cancer Center | Exploring cancer innovation: following the science, embracing new tools, keeping patients first

Memphis, TN Joined February 2009

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Brad Somer @bsomer Nov 2

Congratulations to my @west_cancer colleague - the great @GregoryAVidal , on being named a Fellow of @ASCO! A lifetime honor for years of service to our specialty and our patients. And congrats to all this quarter's FASCO recipients.

ASCO @ASCO Oct 30

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: bit.ly/4BvJVrG

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Brad Somer @bsomer Oct 29

Congratulations, Petros! The Nominating Committee shapes who leads ASCO, and you'd bring exactly the right mix of rigor, generosity, affability and care for the whole oncology community. A great man. Proud to call you a friend. Good luck! Vote Petros!!

Petros Grivas Verified account @PGrivasMDPhD Oct 28

Voting for ASCO Election is open! I am so honored to run among other great candidates for ASCO nominating committee. We are all very excited to serve ASCO mission, vision & broader community! Visit asco.org/election to learn more about all candidates and cast your vote!
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Brad Somer @bsomer Oct 29

Monty is exactly who you want helping lead ASCO. His science is first rate, he always explains it brilliantly, and he is always mentoring the next generation of investigators. ASCO would be lucky to have him. Good luck, Monty! No brainer pick.

Sumanta K. Pal, MD, FASCO Verified account @montypal Oct 28

Voting for the ASCO Election is now open. I am honored to be running as one of the candidates for the ASCO Board. Visit asco.org/election to learn more about the candidates and place your vote!

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Brad Somer @bsomer Oct 26

Ben, one of the best presentations at ESMO! A genuinely new mechanism in heavily pretreated prostate cancer, explained with real clarity. Impressive efficacy and safety. Home run! Congrats. A good day for our patients.

Benjamin Garmezy @BGarmezy Oct 24

Stay tuned for the presentation of JNJ-6143, a riptac molecule, in patients with mCRPC. Barcelona Auditorium. Hall 9 at #ESMO2026. @SarahCannonDocs @SCRIOncology. Particular thanks to @OncHahn for his help and support of my presentation.

Come see a new MOA!

#ProstateCancer
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Brad Somer @bsomer Feb 27, 2025

I usually disagree with almost every position that @AOC takes. I think she is either ignorant or immoral on many positions. She is a vicious extremist. But I agree with EVERY WORD she says here as it relates to the impact of cancer research and the amazing gains made by the @NIH . So much progress, but so much more to go.

Acyn Verified account @Acyn Feb 25, 2025

AOC: When I was 16 years old, my dad was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer. His prognosis was not good. The doctors said that with the treatments they had, their options were limited, but there was an experimental trial. For millions across this country—whose child has a rare disease, whose parent is on death’s door, or who themselves have no treatment options—clinical trials are one of the only ways to extend their lives.

My dad was admitted to that trial, and his cancer went into remission for a brief period. We got two to three more years with him before he eventually passed away. I can tell you that two more years with my dad, three more years with a child, or a lifetime for those saved by NIH’s work—these people don’t think it’s wasteful. They don’t think what’s happening now is acceptable.

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