Opinion: How my cancer diagnosis changed the way I train physicians

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What happened

“The tumors, test results, and treatments I present to future physicians?

Mine,” writes David Elkowitz, a professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and science education.

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Outbreaks, approvals and guidance changes have direct practical consequences for care, travel and public-health planning.

What to watch next

  • Case numbers and official guidance updates
  • Regulatory decisions in other countries
  • Supply, recall or access changes

Coverage timeline

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Sources

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