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Angus Pratt

@anguspratt.bsky.social
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Poet, watercolourist, and intrepid local adventurer. I dabble in Drupal and advocate for patients with lung and breast cancer, both of which I have. #LCSM #medtwitter

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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
What says leaving Vancouver more than a #redtoque, a @TheWRP4LC and a Thunderbird. It seems a little unreal to be on my way to #AACR25 with #AACRSSP. But here I am.
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Gee did we really talk about all that? Thank you for an incredible conversation!
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
And look for the #redtoque so we get a selfie.
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Sean Mullen, Ph.D. @drseanmullen.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
179 experts. 28 countries. 1 message: Long COVID is real, multi-systemic, and devastating. It affects over 400 million people. And we're not prepared. New global consensus just dropped. link.springer.com/content/pdf/10… 🧵
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Tuesday April 15 at 11:59 pm ET is the deadline to submit your responses for #NPHS2025. Now's the time to speak up about your experiences with the health care system, so we can make calls at a national level and work towards creating a more inclusive medical culture. Learn more: bit.ly/4cCu7HW
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
“We are so much more effective when we share the same message at all levels of government.” – @jossreimer.bsky.social Read more highlights from this week’s Federal Election Town Hall in collaboration with @ontariosdoctors.bsky.social 👇
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Election town hall: The importance of a ‘united voice’ in health care
With the federal election fast approaching, both politicians and voters are focusing on economic turmoil — but the urgent implications for health care have been largely absent from the conversation. “...
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Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute (ALCMI) @alcmi.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
What if we could detect a lung cancer patient’s relapse months before it’s visible on scans? A recent study in Nature Magazine sheds light on the powerful potential of molecular residual disease (MRD) analysis. #lungcancer
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Molecular Residual Disease Analysis May Predict Disease Recurrence After Lung Cancer Resection
Plasma-based molecular residual disease analysis shows the potential to predict disease recurrence in lung cancer patients by 4.7 months.
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Farewell to Nova Scotia. It has been a rewarding and full two weeks but I'm happy to be heading home.
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Canadian Medical Association @cmadocs.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
We’re honoured to have @anguspratt.bsky.social with us today at #CMAHealthSummit.
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
That was worth reading. I struggled with chemo brain but sensed that was worth getting right.
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
I’m so excited to share some fantastic news! I received the King Charles III Coronation Medal from @cancersociety.bsky.social for my volunteer service in the community! This is such a meaningful honor, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! What a wonderful recognition! #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Another update on where I'm at these days. "Where Does Hope Come From?" journey.anguspratt.ca/journey/wher...
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Where Does Hope Come From? | Journey
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IASLC @iaslc.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Learn how the #HearHer campaign is addressing the rising incidence of lung cancer among women. Visit ILCN for more: bit.ly/4gM8vcq #LCSM
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Breaking the Silence: The #HearHer Campaign for Women with Lung Cancer - ILCN.org (ILCN/WCLC)
Narjust Florez, MD, and Angela Morabito, BS, launched the #HearHer campaign to raise awareness about the increasing incidence of lung cancer among women and the frequent delays in diagnosis.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Get in good trouble, necessary trouble.
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
And not nearly the difficulty I expected. Special checkin required turned out not to be nearly the big deal. But #united app isn't great. #TTLC25 Huntington Beach here comes the #redtoque with my @TheWRP4LC .
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WHO @who.int · 21/01/2025
WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw bit.ly/4hrbeJ7
WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw

The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization.
WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go.

The United States was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other Member States, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board. For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership in WHO.

With the participation of the United States and other Member States, WHO has over the past 7 years implemented the largest set of reforms in its history, to transform our accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in countries. This work continues.

We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe.
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
When hope springs up again, I can't ignore it and I need to let folks know what is going on. journey.anguspratt.ca/journey/once...
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Once upon a time... | Journey
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Aaron Binder @aaronbinder.com · 06/01/2025
Wondering why online discourse is so hostile? $10M in foreign money funding went to content creators attacking Canadian institutions, from healthcare to immigration. And researchers say this is just the tip of the iceberg. Read @jenstden.bsky.social in @thetyee.ca | buff.ly/3DKNu3Y
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Dr Joss Reimer @jossreimer.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
We need a real overhaul - but it is possible. I feel optimistic that 2025 can bring about far more transparency, accountability, and most importantly accessibility to our health system. www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...
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COMMENTARY: Canada’s health system has an accountability problem
Governments spend hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars every year on our country’s public health care system. Health spending in 2023 was expected to reach $344 billion, about $8,740 per Canadian....
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Tatiana Prowell, MD @tmprowell.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
#MedSky #PedsSky #NeuroSky #PsychSky #MedEd First International Meeting on #LongCovid in Children recordings are now available here (no paywall) via @surf4children & colleagues: open.substack.com/pub/danilobu...
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Dr Joseph McCollom DO @realbowtiedoc.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Outstanding #pallonc trial #ExIO 12-week #ExcerciseOncology program for pt on #IO: ⏫ adherence (81%) ⬆️ #QoL ⬇️emotional symptoms, and #tox. ⬇️ cost💰 intervention can enhance #supponc and #survonc 🔗: link.springer.com/article/10.1... @crisbergerot.bsky.social @narjustflorezmd.bsky.social
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Exercising and immuno-oncology treatment (ExIO): a prospective pilot study for patients with solid tumors - Supportive Care in Cancer
Purpose Despite exercise’s known benefits for cancer patients, little is understood about combining it with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptabil...
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Print vs digital distribution is badly broken and it is making it hard for libraries to match demand. But it is just a bunch of bits and bytes. Per copy pricing is a ridiculous way to approach it. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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'Astronomical' hold queues on year's top e-books frustrate readers, libraries | CBC News
More than 1,000 people are waiting to borrow the Ottawa Public Library's most popular e-book of 2024, and librarians say inflated prices and restrictive e-book publishing practices are responsible.
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Dr. Jen Gunter @drjengunter.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Having just visited a castle that dates back to the 1100s, I can’t help but think this is what Musk and Trump want. A king, some lords, and everyone else living in fear and servitude.
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Lots of folk have heard parts of the story of what is happening with my treatment but here is a more complete picture. Season's Greeting (really not meant ironically but sincerely) journey.anguspratt.ca/journey/end-...
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End of Time | Journey
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I would suggest further that even when it is diagnosed it is often untreated. There are effective tools and often they are not deployed. Temel's research in #lungcancer shows supportive (palliative)care is more effective in extending life than some chemos!
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Janet Freeman-Daily @jfreemandaily.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of Youtube and one of the principals of Troper Wojcicki Philanthropies, wrote a blog post prior to her passing about her experience with #lungcancer. If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer. #LCSM #LCAM #LungCancerAwarenessMonth blog.youtube/inside-youtu...
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From Susan
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Nick Knudsen @nickknudsenus.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
This. 🤦🏻‍♂️
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
A wonderful weekend draws to a close. Cancerconnection.ca is a special community and to spend time with other mentors has recharged me. #redtoque And as always lots of questions about the @TheWRP4LC . Just like my #lungcancer it never leaves me
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
"Perhaps the most important thing we bring to another person is the silence in us. Not the sort of silence that is filled with unspoken criticism or hard withdrawal. The sort of silence that is a place of refuge, of rest, of acceptance of someone as they are." Remon #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
💙 To everyone fighting, surviving, and supporting loved ones with lung cancer, we stand with you this #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. Let's keep raising awareness together. #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Starting a meeting with lived experience is growing more common. #lungsummitcanada was no exception. The importance of biomarker testing, early diagnosis, equitable drug access, and research were emphasized by each one. #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Now the work begins. #lungsummitcanada. These are our identified priorities. The plan to implement these priorities. #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
#lungsummitcanada coming to a close. Dr Christian Finley summarized the work of the day. The path forward is clear. Addressing funding inequity. So many possibilities. Thank you #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
#lungsummitcanada Heath equity panel discussing the challenges that plaque #lungcancer. #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Planning the #redtoque introduction for the patient panel at the #LungCancerSummit. John Lewis or MLK? Or both?
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Alex Lopez @alexlopezwrites.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
can’t stop thinking about this Mary Oliver poem 🥹
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Look out Toronto. The #redtoque and the @TheWRP4LC are headed to the Lung Cancer National Action Plan Summit. I'm excited to see this event coming together. Change the trajectory of #lungcancer in Canada.
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Lower your shoulders. Unclench your jaw. Soften your brow. Look up from your device. And breathe. You’re doing the best you can. And it’s enough. You’re enough. Keep going.
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a drawing of a circle with the words breathe out below it
Alt: a drawing of a circle with the words breathe out below it - circle expands and contracts like breath
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
nnovative treatments are giving patients new hope, but we need more research funding to save more lives. 💙 #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Small lifestyle changes can lower your lung cancer risk: eat well, stay active, avoid pollutants, and don’t smoke. #LungCancerAwareness #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, let’s push for equal access to cancer care. Every person deserves a fighting chance. 💪 #HealthEquity #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Genetic factors play a role in lung cancer too—not just smoking. Make sure to get checked if you have a family history. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
The rewarding end of a another #bccancersummit. The hope of #lungcancer patients being treated in BC. #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Sorry I look so serious but it was a long day. #bccancer2024 and the White Ribbon and the #redtoque are making themselves visible. Fascinating session on predictive AI and how to implement it.
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Lung cancer kills more people each year than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. Know the risk factors, and take action. #LungCancerAwareness #redtoque
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LUNGevity Foundation @lungevity.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Lung cancer receives only 6% of federal government dollars spent on cancer research. Get active on social media and in your community to let everyone know #AnyoneWithLungs can get #lungcancer! Start here: lungevity.org/lcam
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
An excellent set of questions to sift through pseudoscience. Only three but we'll focussed!
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
"Living with lung cancer is like a rollercoaster, but I’m grateful for every day." Share your story with us. 💙 #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #redtoque
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
#lungcancer research receives less funding than many other cancers. Advocacy can change that. Help us raise funds and awareness. #LungCancerAwareness #redtoque In Canada 3% of research funding vs 25% for breast cancer. And yes I'm a breastie as well.
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Angus Pratt @anguspratt.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
So I haven't found anything like birdbot or Canadian Art that I used to keep my feed on xitter reasonable. Any thoughts?
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