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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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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 · 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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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 · 27/02/2025

The need is so great, the commitment of the cancer team so deep. This is at the heart of Global Oncology- I come to teach new standards of care and also to learn about how that care is delivered. Joining local colleagues & striving together for equity for people living with cancer everywhere. 3/3

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

At their multidisciplinary meetings, up 70 people get reviewed in a day, where all specislists provide a consensus plan, often with the patient and their loved ones in the room. 2/3

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

Striking out of state care patterns based on social support and living in rural America (3/4): Living in a rural area resulted in a higher likelihood of out of state: - surgeries (2.5x higher) - radiotherapy (3x higher) - chemo (4x higher) #oncsky #medsky

Out of state care for people w/ cancer by where they live

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

Answer: About 7% of PWC cross state lines: - 8.3% surgical (>15% in #pancca) - 7% radiotherapy - 6% medical oncology 2/4 #oncsky #medsky

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

Ive been wondering if @ascocancer.bsky.social is an honor or scarlet letter. Its clear to me that not only it is an honor I am humbled to accept, it serves as a beacon to all.

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

As an editor and as an author this concerns me greatly. We should all be concerned.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

So excited to announce, alongside chairs @drannekatz.bsky.social and Dr. Linda Bosserman, we will be offering an interactive workshop on sexuality after cancer, held in conjunction with #massc25 Stay tuned for more details!

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Flying in to #newark, passing the #ststueofliberty I actually got a little teary. Hang on to the American principles of life, liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness. We will be fine. ❤️

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Respectfully dear friend, i cannot more strongly disagee

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Prof Khaled Mussalem sums up the panel on Clinical trials and access to innovative medicines #wef25 #davos

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Prof Garth Prowis gives take home point on the v panel: Cancer management, capability training, and cost efficiencies #wef25 #davos

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

A closer look: Take home point from my panel on epidemiology, diagnosis, and public policy #medsky #wef25 #davos

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

A long time to publication, but perseverance pays off. Congratulations Scott Moerdler and team getting this to the Finish line. Take a look: a combined survey of SWOG and COG investigators on social media. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A recap from #Davos. Discussion on #equity in cancer. An issue that extends beyond borders.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

On that #executiveorder basically halting research at the NIH. Part 5 of 5 reels

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

On that #executiveorder basically halting research at the NIH. Part 4 of 5 reels

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

On that #executiveorder basically halting research at the NIH. Part 3 of 5 reels

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

On that #executiveorder basically halting research at the NIH. Part 2 of 5 reels

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

On that #executiveorder basically halting research at the NIH. Part 1 of 5 reels

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

#Davos was a great thing to experience, but the real wonder is the Swiss Alps. Nature wins. Always. Still, happy to see issues in #cancer a part of the global agenda.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

#davos If in town, join me @burjeelholdings event on Innovating Clinical Care: Bridging Local Solutions. Tuesday, 1230-130p, IHC House #worldeconomicforum

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Thanks to my pal, Dr Mario Leitao for inviting me to talk endometrial cancer at the NY Obstetrical Society. A friendship forged as fellows at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 25 years ago, where i learned everything I know about Oncology and being an oncologist.

Dizon and Leitao at the NY Obstetrical Society, Yale Club of NYC

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I mean, c'mon @amtrak.com for the win Boston ➡️ NYC

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

Happy New Year! Bracing for 2025, praying for stability, equality, and justice. And no more pandemics. #sciencebeforefiction

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

A family tradition when we spend the holidays in #Massachusetts. We go into Boston on the day after, do some shopping, and then treat ourselves to a nice dinner. Thankful that I had my mom, sis and brother-in-law from #Guam here to join! 🎄🇬🇺❤️

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

#merrychristmas to all. Begins with Mass with the family including sis and brother-in-law, and my best friend, mom from Guam. Homemade beginets await adterwards. Oh... and presents.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

on vacation for the rest of the year- no planes, trains, or automobiles! My favorite #christmascookies to make, shortbread rather than sugar. Iced with powdered sugar, corn syrup and a little bit of milk so it hardens. #happyholidays

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Baking all day. Italian cookies always remind me of Aunt Diane- gone too soon due to lung cancer. She inspired so much of how I view the world. Don't think you don't make a difference. You do.

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Final clinic of 2024, why not go a little bit fancy! #happyholidays Broach by Mindy Lam. 🎄

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Final week of clinic before the end of the year. Excited to welcome mom from Guam to Boston!! #happyholidays

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Need to spread the word on all presentations and push for handles to move from the other place to bluer skies. My last slide @sabcs.bsky.social

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Following my talk on sex after breast cancer, i received this message. I was both confused and intrigued. 😂 #sabcs24

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

What say you #sabcs24? #decisions I've got an hour before my session, Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Such an important topic, with so little evidence to provide recommendations. That makes this piece so important as we ensure quality cancer care for everyone. #oncsm As always, access for free at CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3322/... #transworld

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Its already happening. We are turning in to our parents. But he's the brightside: Thanks @peppin_1170 on Instagram

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

And it was not predictive if tumors involved lymph nodes, regardless of BCI 4/5

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Those with BCI-High did not benefit from OFS+ET vs tamoxifen. 3/5

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

BCI predicted benefit for OS+EFT over tamoxifen with tumors that were BCI-Low, node negative 2/5

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Dr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Sex, Drugs, Rock&Roll. Session at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. I'll be talking sex after breast cancer... always excited to do so (Pun may be intended. 🤣) Session moderated by Dr Christine Ambrosone, with Drs Heather Greenlee, Rikki Cannioto, and Lawrence Kushi, and Tomika Bryant.

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