Remember how I was knitting during my last #chemo infusion, for an #artproject?

Well, I transformed the knitted patch to felt and here’s the beginning of a felt self portrait.

Watch this space!

#cansky #art in a #cancerworld

Many Older Adults With Cancer Prioritize Quality of Life Over Survival Most older adults with advanced cancer would rather prioritize preserving quality of life vs prolonging survival, but these preferences may not be taken into account, a study published in JAMA Oncolog...

Most #olderadults w/advanced #cancer would rather prioritize preserving #QualityOfLife vs prolonging survival. However, study findings point to a lack of responsiveness to #patient priorities. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2847169

#MedSky #OncSky #CanSky #PatientExperience #PublicHealth

Can you help me today?

I haven't met my goal for days - so now I need to raise about $102 a day for the next 4 days to meet my short term goal.

My next Signatera test is 4/1 (not covered by insurance). Full body PET will follow.

Please SHARE! ❤️

#Stage4 #Melanoma #Cancer #MedicareForAll #CanSky

Sooo, let’s talk about NED Vs. “Cancer Free”. #Cansky

How to Behave with Someone Who Has Cancer I’m fighting cancer. I’ll be fine; I just have to go through hell to get there. I’ve kept this information quiet until now, but as my hair fell out the other day, the cat’s out of the bag anyway. And ...

Best advice I’ve ever read on how to interact with someone who has cancer. Pitch perfect! #cancer #cansky

heathergraygrant.com/how-to-behav...

Good morning #cansky 👋

Morning coffee in bed and deep pressure by our pooches. Good start to this Saturday.

Anyone else flanked by their pets this morning?

#petsky

Welcome to this week's #ACSFriday5, where we shine the spotlight on new publications from our ACS researchers!

Here are five papers that we think are worth your time this week:

#CanSky #OncoSky 🧪

Cardiovascular health assessed by Life’s Essential 8 score, genetic risk, colonoscopy status, and risk of colorectal cancer: an analysis of UK Biobank Objective Colorectal cancer (CRC) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) share common risk factors. This study explores the association between cardiovascular health (CVH), assessed using the Life’s Essenti...

New in @bmj.com: "Better CVH is associated with a reduced risk of CRC, particularly in individuals with high genetic susceptibility and those without a history of colonoscopy screening." #colorectalcancer #cardiosky #cansky #oncology #oncsky #cardiology
bmjopengastro.bmj.com/content/13/1...

3 years no sign of disease. 🎉I take this win at the moment. Do it again in 6 months. 💙 #cansky

Tiffany Go from @fredhutch.org talks about the importance of collecting #SOGI data to better serve #cancer patients. #SCHD26 "The more we know about you, the better we can provide for your care." #CanSky #MedSky

Can you help me today?

I didn't meet yesterday's goal - now I need to raise about $92 a day for the next 6 days to meet my short term goal.

My next Signatera test is 4/1 (not covered by insurance). Full body PET scan will follow.

Please SHARE! ❤️

#Stage4 #Melanoma #Cancer #MedicareForAll #CanSky

Annual PET scan today. Joy.
#Cansky

Happy to see @fredhutch.org's Dr. Chris Li speaking at the Summit on Cancer Health Disparities #SCHD26. Poor outcomes are not just due 2 aggressive #cancer. ACCESS, INSURANCE status & education (of providers and patients and payers) make a huge difference. #CanSky #IDSky @enddisparities.bsky.social

A message from someone saying, “My brother passed away Monday night. Out of all the people I reached out to, you were the only one to respond, and I thank you for that.”

This is by far one of the hardest things about advocacy. The stories like this, or watching people you love and respect pass away.

Cancer is rough. If you choose to advocate please make time for yourself and mental health.

I’m honored to have helped this people in any little way I did. #Cansky

3 year checkup is tomorrow. 😱💙 #cansky

Did NOT expect this post to resonate with people but I’m happy it did and I’m happy people are sharing their stories. I wish for a continued space on #Cansky to stay active 🧡

Can you help me today?

I didn't meet yesterday's goal - now I need to raise about $85 a day for the next 6 days to meet my short term goal.

My next Signatera test is 4/1 (not covered by insurance). Full body PET scan will follow.

Please SHARE! ❤️

#Stage4 #Melanoma #Cancer #MedicareForAll #CanSky

Congrats to Ludwig @unil.bsky.social’s Ping-Chih Ho, who was elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science ( @aaas.org ) for his “distinguished contributions to the field of immune metabolism”, tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy. Learn more: bit.ly/4lTefFu. #CanSky

You are then forced to truly compartmentalize your life into segments.

Each month brings a rush of thoughts and anxiety. #Cansky

When the MyChart notification hits. #CanSky

Can you get a cancer screening without insurance? We asked Fred Hutch experts for their best advice on how people in Washington state can still get cancer screenings even without insurance. “Access to cancer screening is absolutely essential,” said L...

My latest 4 @fredhutch.org provides #cancer screening resources for all the people out there who are uninsured or underinsured (otherwise known as the American population).

If u know someone who needs resources, please share! #CanSky #MedSky #IDSky #helpthepeople

www.fredhutch.org/en/news/cent...

Health insurance denials can feel like the end of the road, but it’s not.
In this episode of How to Triage Health, we break down what a denial really means, why appeals matter, & how you can take the next step. You may have more rights & options than you realize. 👉 TriageHealth.org/Podcast #CanSky

Waited 65 minutes for my neurosurgeon to join my Zoom appointment at 9:30am. Called the hospital but hung up after hearing, "You are the 8th caller in line". 90 minutes late now...I am thoroughly annoyed. Furious, in fact. 😡 #FuckDougFord #CanSky #OncoSky

Heidi sits on a box of grit and decided to link it to the phrase ‘grit and determination’

#Cansky:

grit and determination, right?!

Living with #MetastaticCancer

I need to raise about $75 a day for the next 7 days to meet this short term goal.

I'm struggling to gain momentum and my next Signatera test is on April 1.

Can you help?

Please SHARE this far & wide so I have one less worry on my plate. ❤️

#Stage4 #Melanoma #Cancer #MedicareForAll #CanSky

#MedSky
#CanSky

Why Box Squats Might Be the Smartest Way to Build Lower-Body Power Follow these form cues for more lower body power.

www.menshealth.com/fitness/a708... Form is important with squats for effectiveness & to prevent injury
You don't have to use a weight to get benefit & if you don't have a box, most toilets are the right height (bonus if a mirror so you can monitor your form)
A game-changer for me post CA
#CanSky

A photo of the screen of a peloton bike during a workout

Sometimes even if you don’t trust your body, you need to love your body. #Cansky

Maybe this is absurd and a crazy rule but I feel like if you haven’t been diagnosed with cancer yourself you don’t have room to talk about “cures” or what to cut out of someone’s diet to help “cure” their cancer. 🤷🏻‍♂️ #Cansky

Ughhhh middle of the night back flareup #chronicpain #cansky