All #pediatric #cancers are #rarecancers and there are MANY of them, per @seattlechildrens.org pathologist Dr. Christopher Sande, who focuses on soft tissue #sarcomas. And MANY of these cancers have subtypes. #rarecancersymposium @fredhutch.org #CanSky

TRACER The Transformative Rare Cancer initiative (TRACER) at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is founded on four fundamental pillars, each crucial to our mission’s success:​ engaging the community, developing v...

Learning abt #rarecancers at @fredhutch.org's Rare Cancer Patient Symp, sponsored by #TRACER, #Seattle Translational Tumor Research program, rarecancerprogram.com

"If we work in silos, the progress will be too slow. Collaboration has 2B the foundation of our effort." ❤️
- Dr. Taran Gujral
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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re proud to team up with our partners at FORCE, Fight Colorectal Cancer and GI Alliance, to shine a light on the importance of knowing your risk, getting screened and empowering families with life saving information. 💙 #CanSky

Forget about Friday the 13th because today is your lucky day - that's because it's #ACSFriday5 Day!

Here are five new papers from ACS researchers that we think are worth checking out this week:

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FDA move on flavored vapes rattles public health experts New FDA guidance suggests mint, coffee, and spice vape flavors could be authorized, raising debate over toxic additives and youth vaping risks.

" ... cuts effectively shuttered the Office on Smoking & Health at the CDC last year. 'Aggressively combatting tobacco smoking does not appear 2B a priority presently,' said one expert." 2/2 #CanSky #MedSky

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FDA move on flavored vapes rattles public health experts New FDA guidance suggests mint, coffee, and spice vape flavors could be authorized, raising debate over toxic additives and youth vaping risks.

"The tobacco industry, a major donor to 🍊's prez campaign as well as his WH ballroom, has chalked up a number of wins since his admin took office. The fed govt has w/drawn proposed FDA rules that w/h banned menthol in cigs & reduced their level of nicotine, while budget ..." 1/2 #CanSky #MedSky

3 Cases ➡️ The therapeutic potential of sequential use of ADC containing the same chemotherapeutic reagents with different targets for metastatic urothelial cancer.

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#bladdercancer #CanSky #OncoSky

White House says it’s ‘done’ with vaccines. MAHA begs to differ As Trump political advisers try to move on from vaccine policy debates, MAHA movement insiders push back, calling RFK Jr. supporters vital to GOP's success.

" ... officials who were granted anonymity 2 discuss internal strategy. 'We’re just kind of done w/the vaccine issue. We’ve done what we want to do on the vaccine front.'" 2/2 #MedSky #IDSky #CanSky

You've done enough!

#StoptheGrift #PublicHealthMatters
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White House says it’s ‘done’ with vaccines. MAHA begs to differ As Trump political advisers try to move on from vaccine policy debates, MAHA movement insiders push back, calling RFK Jr. supporters vital to GOP's success.

"The admin’s shift began late last year, when R pollster Tony Fabrizio published a memo finding 'vaccine skepticism is bad politics,' esp as the midterm elections near. This month, the WH fully pivoted on the issue, per 2 WH ..." 1/2 #MedSky #IDSky #CanSky

Join @TriageCancer on 3/24 for a FREE webinar on navigating common #HealthInsurance hurdles. The session will cover prior authorizations, co-pay accumulators, step therapy, denials, & more. + FREE CE for professionals.
Register today: buff.ly/InUI1SG
#CancerRights #TriageTalks #BCSM #CanSky

I don’t mind the blood draws, but scheduling labs, scans and doctor visits for three separate days seems rude. #oncosky #cansky #MBC

Hey #Cansky it’s been a tiresome 24 hours.

The good: My Dr. last week told me to him my 6 month scans looked good to him and also his resident. Scheduled my next 6 month scans.

Yesterday got my official results in. The good: no evidence of metastatic disease. The “weird” news though….

Explaining breast cancer predictions from machine learning – Sciworthy Researchers applied statistical analyses to identify how machine learning models make breast cancer predictions.

Machine learning can search for patterns in large genetic datasets to identify cancer, but its methods are difficult for clinicians to discern. Researchers recently used statistics to clarify how these models make breast cancer predictions.
#SciComm #CanSky #OncoSky
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View from the #ChemoChair

New #art project to distract and alleviate boredom. Involves felting, inspired by an 80s craft book.

Hopefully the outcome would not need to be kept in that decade 😆

I’ll keep you updated on progress (crafting, not #cancer that is)

#cansky

Overwhelm trick: ask “What is the smallest thing that would make today 10% easier?” Not 100%. Just 10%. A shower chair, a nap, a meal shortcut, asking someone to pick up groceries, moving one appointment, saying no. Symptom care is practical, not heroic. #CancerCoachUSA #cansky #oncosky

Neuropathy coping basics (general): protect hands/feet from extreme temps, consider gentle range-of-motion, and note what worsens symptoms (tight shoes, long standing, low sleep). Track intensity and timing. New or worsening symptoms warrant a call to a clinician. #CancerCoachUSA #cansky #oncosky

Track intensity and timing. New or worsening numbness, burning, or weakness deserves a clinician call, especially if it changes quickly. #CancerCoachUSA #cansky #oncosky

Symptom tracking that actually helps (simple):
What symptom is loudest?
What time did it spike?
What happened right before (activity, stress, food, sleep)?
What helped even 5%?
Bring that page to your next visit and say, “Here’s what I’m noticing.” #CancerCoachUSA #cansky #oncosky

Pain + fatigue can get louder when you’ve been still too long, but “push through” isn’t the answer either. Try a 3-minute reset: gentle movement, change position, slow breathing, then reassess. Small is valid. If pain is new, severe, or changing fast, call your care team. #CancerCoachUSA #cansky

Brain fog care is often about reducing decisions. Write the next 3 steps down, not the whole plan. Set one timer. Do one task. Pause. When your brain is overloaded, “simple and repeatable” beats “perfect and complicated.” You’re not lazy. You’re recovering. #CancerCoachUSA #cansky #oncosky

Quick fatigue strategy: stop at 70%, not 0%. Leaving a little energy in the tank protects tomorrow. If you wait until you’re wiped out, recovery takes longer. Build “micro-rests” into the day (5–10 minutes) before your body forces a full stop. #CancerCoachUSA #cansky #oncosky #cancer

I hate everything about my post cancer body (other than the fact that it's still alive). #cansky

#Cancerfam who has had Stereotactic Spine Radiosurgery?? Gimme everything you got about it, good and bad #Cansky @thankscancer.bsky.social @ccalliance.bsky.social @fightcrc.bsky.social

The surprising way breast cancer screenings could reveal heart disease A new study finds AI can potentially detect artery calcification in routine mammograms, helping identify women at risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death.

" ... when ppl see a visualization of what’s going on in their arteries, something clicks & they get motivated.'" 2/2 #CanSky

Just a reminder that mammograms aren't that good at detecting #lobular #breastcancer yet, esp w/ #densebreasts. Let's fix that, too!

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The surprising way breast cancer screenings could reveal heart disease A new study finds AI can potentially detect artery calcification in routine mammograms, helping identify women at risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death.

“'If radiologists start reporting it, we’ll start 2 accumulate the data we need — that’s the 1st step. There’s a trove of data here that’s been ignored' ... The scans also may be more compelling 2 pts than abstract cholesterol numbers from a lipid panel run on their blood. 'Sometimes..." 1/2 #CanSky

Congratulations to Dr. Tyler Jacks of @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social on receiving the 2026 Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society!

🔗 More here: pressroom.cancer.org/medal-of-hon...

The Medal of Honor ceremony will be held on March 14, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

#CanSky #OncoSky 🧪 #OncoAlert

Top 5 questions about school vaccination requirements The most effective vaccine program in American history doesn’t require a single new drug, clinical trial, or breakthrough.

"... immunization requirements are just 1 part of standard enrollment paperwork, like getting a vision screening or a physical. Framing it that way makes it feel less like a political battle & more like a routine part of keeping kids healthy." 2/2
#IDSky #ScienceSky #MedSky #CanSky

Caregiving can affect every part of life. From managing appointments & insurance to balancing work & family, the responsibilities add up quickly and can feel overwhelming. Triage Cancer is partnering with the California Dialogue on Cancer to offer free support for caregivers in California. #CanSky

New Episode!
We’re breaking down the biggest #MBC updates from #SABCS2025 with Dr. Bora Lim of
@mdanderson.bsky.social. What does the latest research actually mean for patients right now? Tune in to find out.
🎧 Listen (all channels) or 🔗 buff.ly/rOQzgg5
#MBC #BCSM #CanSky #podcast

🎯#CaseReport A 69-year-old male patient with mantle cell #lymphoma accompanied by eosinophilia➡️Following immunochemotherapy, the Pt achieved lymphoma remission, and eosinophil levels returned to normal

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#CanSky #OncoSky