@pinkeraserproject.bsky.socialOnly 51% of AI/AN women over 40 report a recent mammogram vs. 68% of white women. Closing the gap takes culturally informed outreach, screening close to home & timely treatment. Learn more: American Indian Cancer Foundation, NCUIH, NIHB, IHS. Source: @americancancersoc.bsky.social #CanSky #OncoSky
@pinkeraserproject.bsky.socialBreast cancer is the most common cancer among Native women. They’re diagnosed less often than white women, yet 6% more likely to die from it. According to @americancancersoc.bsky.social, since 1989, US #breastcancer death rates have dropped 44%, but not for Native women. #OncoSky #CanSky
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@doublewhammied.bsky.social" ... process they ID'd, administerd thru a gel or patch, cld treat or even prevent #breastcancer w/fewer side effcts. 'I think it opens up possible therapeutic interventions,' he said." 2/2 #CanSky
Thx Steffi & Adrian 4 launching this #cancer busting wunderkind!
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@doublewhammied.bsky.social"Currently, docs often treat postmenopausal women w/ER+ tumors w/inhibitors of a different enzyme. The drugs cause side effects like fatigue & joint pain, which lead many pts 2 stop treatment prematurely. Tho the work is still early, Carleton hopes that drugs targeting the ..." 1/2 #CanSky
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@springer.springernature.comThis #OpenAccess study from 'Cell Biology and Toxicology' suggest a relationship between alcohol consumption and SBS17 formation, implicating damage from ethanol metabolism. #CellBiology #CanSky bit.ly/4jib7nr
@doublewhammied.bsky.social" ... which vaccines are available, as well as #H.pylori & #hepatitisC, for which testng & treatments are availble ... The new findings show that infections represent an area where #prevention can make a meaningful difference." 2/2
#Cancer's no fun. Get vaxxed! #CanSky
@doublewhammied.bsky.social“Highly effective #prevention measures already exist for 4 of the 5 leading infectious causes of #cancer, as well as 4 #HIV." - Int'l Agency 4 Research on Cancer
The 4 infections include #HPV & #hepatitisB, for ... " 1/2 #CanSky #MedSky
@doublewhammied.bsky.socialBless you, Patty Murray!
"Public health is just sort of this background thing in all of our lives that we don’t really know is there, but it’s such a critical part of safety. There's a lot of common ground across the political spectrm of many, many #publichealth issues. Ppl ..." 1/2 #CanSky #MedSky
@cancer-caregivers.bsky.socialMy hope is that all you amazing Caregivers have a calm & peaceful day today. But if that is not the case then👇 Yup, easier said than done! I totally get it! Sometimes just that shower time is our mini escape. #CancerCaregiver #CancerCaregivers #Cansky #Breath #OneStepAtATime
@marthacarlson.bsky.socialIt was so fun & out of my usual activities to “moderate” the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance evening w/Dr Neil Iyengar. I use quotes because, it mostly entailed pointing at people to ask their questions about lifestyle interventions & MBC. #CanSky
@pinkeraserproject.bsky.socialMove more, eat well, stay ahead. Exercise & healthy habits can help keep cancer at bay & lower the odds of it coming back. Integrative care, like exercise & diet, is one of the things we're fighting for.
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@pinkeraserproject.bsky.social#LightUpMBC Live 2025: Michele Young & Patti Collins on the making of Beautiful. Thank you #LightUpMBC, Tami Eagle Bowling, @metavivor.bsky.social for a night that raised funds for MBC research. The mission hasn't changed: more research, funding & time. #BreastCancerAwareness #CanSky #OncoSky
@aci-journal.medsky.socialNEW: Disparities in #Cancer Patients’ Portal Usage during Hospitalizations www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejo...
#MedSky #OncSky #CanSky #PatientExperience #PatientPortal #HealthDisparities #HealthEquity
@americancancersoc.bsky.social🚨 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🚨
Published today in 𝘊𝘈: 𝘈 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴, this new report from our Cancer Surveillance team reveals 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀.
@doublewhammied.bsky.social@doublewhammied.bsky.social"It’s this kind of scenario — the wasted opportunity 2 address an early-stage #cancer, the recklessness of tryng 2 manage it on yr own — that several physicians told me ranks among their most troubling cases. Each told me a version of the same haunting story: A patient w/a treatable ..." 1/2 #CanSky
@cancer-caregivers.bsky.socialJust a few thoughts for you Amazing Cancer Caregivers! Hope your day is calm. #CancerCaregiver #CancerCaregivers #CancerCaregiverSupport #CancerCaregiverCommunity
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@debmaskens.bsky.socialSo much... Perhaps just to say that a random text or call to ask how you're doing is really welcomed. However long it's been. However fine they think you are.
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