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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Excited for the 3rd Collaboration for Outcomes using Social Media in Oncology meeting. All are welcome, MD not required. LOL. The goal is to learn from each other. No more silos.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

As I make my way home from #Chicago (finally!) here's what I come away with from #ASCO25 I had hoped to live blog from the meeting but time got the better of me! Here goes.... 1/8

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I shared the ASCO stage with Dr Dawn Hershman when we were both awarded a career development award as we were starting our careers. Amazing to share the stage with her again as we are awarded once more at #ASCO25. Truly honored and excited to do so.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

a great 4d in #Munich with @myesmo.bsky.social. Spoke on the importance of sex after cancer & chaired a session on Breast Cancer in Young Women. With @tanjaspanic.bsky.social from #Slovenia my pal Matteo Lambertini from #Italy, Prof Inez Vaz-Luis from #France, and Antigoni Kretsi from #Greece

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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

… and Molly is not alone. More than $2.6B of ongoing research has been canceled (with much more this week, at Harvard). With each cancellation: We are losing so much knowledge. Losing the next generation of scientists. Losing our ability to protect our health, both now & for the future. 🧪🩺😷

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Binaytara @binaytara.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

The community engagement session led by @drdonsdizon.bsky.social at #SCHD25 demonstrated impactful outcomes. The work of Dr. Memnun Seven with cancer survivors, Dr. Andrew Sussman's CAB strategies, and Dr. Vida Henderson's media approaches show that authentic partnerships improve results.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I'm not practicing much but I am who I am because of my very Catholic parents who taught me right from wrong and to care for everybody. I admired Pope Francis. He will be missed in this very turbulent world.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Sexuality is so innately human we need to be able to talk about it for people with cancer. Join me, Linda Bosserman, and @drannekatz.bsky.social to do just that. And thanks to @cancercaremascc.bsky.social for offering this!

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Like I said, change is a good thing. Sad to leave Brown University Health but super excited to join such a venerable institution as @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Change is always a good thing. Well, maybe not always. But when opportunities arise, they deserve to be explored. Comfortable isn't synonymous with satisfied.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Come learn about cancer and its impact on sexuality. All are invited- you do not need to be an oncologist to discuss but all people with cancer deserve the chance to rediscover their sexual selves. Registration is OPEN for @cancercaremascc.bsky.social in #Seattle. mascc.org/annualmeetin...

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Sexual Health Course - MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting 2025

Fundamentals of Sexual Health After Cancer: An Interactive Course Co-Chairs: Linda Bosserman and Anne Katz Additional Faculty: Don Dizon Duration: Wed Jun 25 – Thurs Jun 26Registration fee: $200 USDMa...

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Fwiw. You don't need to be an MD to take this course or to help people with questions on their Sexual Health after cancer. You have to want to learn and willing to ask.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Here it is. A definitive course on sexual health after a cancer diagnosis! See you there, D #medsky #oncsky

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

We are a connected society more than ever before. Please, for the love of all things sacred, vaccinate your kids.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Thankful @bsky.app let's me follow people and form my communities, and also thankful it gives me access to news, not news from an echochamber, but news from around the world. It just feels healthier.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

There are adverse effects from tylenol too. Nothing in medicine is 100% without adverse effects. Its about the risks and benefits, applied to populations. This cannot be taken seriously without context.

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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Regarding gutting if DEI-Comprehensive research into the biology of humans as a whole requires including investigation into the biology of women. This isn’t a “woke issue” or a DEI issue, this is a scientific issue.We can’t go back to one size fits all again. That failed us before.🧪 #academicsky

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

FWIW... The law requires NIH to ensure diversity in its funded research, emphasizing inclusion of women... not females. Women. The law is on the side of diversity, equity, and Inclusion.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

A v A vestige of the AIDS epidemic, i still remember wearing this as a t-shirt when i was a resident carrying for men and women dying of HIV. It seems the lessons from that epidemic are informative today.

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SWOG Cancer Research Network @swog.org · 05/03/2025

The Winn Career Development Award is open for applications! The 2-year program provides training and support for early-stage investigator physicians to improve participation in clinical trials. Details at winnawards.org. Apply by May 12, 2025. #WinnAwards #WinnCDA @drdonsdizon.bsky.social

Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Program

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Ginny Mason @ibcresearch1.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Guess this is what happens when those in charge 'don't believe' in vaccines. Utter nonsense. Agree....it's time for others to step in and do what needs to be done. Thanks.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Leaving Bangladesh after a 4d visit, but nourished by something that always feeds my soul, especially important now-- perspective.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

How does that saying go? It's not over till it's over? I have to be an optimistic realist, but that's why academia needs to collaborate with industry. We can't do it alone. Indeed, there's a major role for our medical societies to stand up.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Perhaps its time academia and industry partner and fill this gap.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Trying to access on March 2, here in Dhaka. Definitely down.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

1/2 Everything about this letter raises alarms. It also ignores the evidence that sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) communities experience hostilities in healthcare in general and within oncology. @health.nationalacademies.org covered this as well, drawing on published evidence.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

At the National Institute of Cancer Research in #dhaka. Doing so much with limited resources- treatment delays can stretch to many months. People are seen on a first come, first serve basis. If one doesn't have a pass by mid afternoon, they must wait to be seen the following day. 1/3

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

14h flights via Instanbul, 2h in customs, and a shower later. Glad to be back in #dhaka for the Bangladesh #breastcancer symposium. Good to be amongst friends doing good work for their people. #equity goes beyond borders. Way beyond.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Here it is. We are in our documentary moment. Watch it. I stand for #science.

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Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

The momentum and progress this will destroy is hard to overstate.

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Noelle @finallynoelle.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

With the all the attacks on our community I thought I’d post this again. Might save a life.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I hope you were watching #sagawards. Jane Fonda with the speech of a generation. BRAVA!

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Its it liberal to ask, "what's the evidence to support your theory?" Imho. It it's not. Its how societies move forward.

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Elizabeth No War or ICE @fenbeast.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

They don’t have the least idea what they’re doing. It’s performative destruction. And they’re sociopaths so it doesn’t matter to them if people suffer because of their actions. I saw someone refer to DOGE as “bureaucratic wilding”—I presume you recall the latter term from the 80s. It fits!

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

What could possibly be gained? So much at stake, so many careers in jeopardy. So much progress stalled.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Needed some inspiration this fine morning.... “All of us are put in boxes by our family, by our religion, by our society, our moment in history, even our own bodies. Some people have the courage to break free.” — Geena Rocero

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Congratulations to this author group. And thank you for trusting your data with CA. Proud to see the first phase 3 trial published in our journal!

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Go @swog.org follow here. So proud too be a okay of this!

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Termination notices going out this afternoon to more than 300 employees of the National Cancer Institute. Access likely ends today. Four weeks paid leave and that’s it. Strong power move for Team Cancer.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

It remains my hope, as an optimistic realist.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Sexual orientatn & gender identity are not controversial... nor is the fact that transgender people are members of our societies. Research w/ sexual & gender minoritized communities is critical for life lived in truth, liberty, & personal happiness. Let it continue. www.science.org/content/arti...

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How a cancer researcher lost a gender-related grant to Trump’s executive orders

“Unethical, unlawful, inhumane”: NIH-backed scientist decries termination of study collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity of cancer patients

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