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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 01/09/2026

Tonight's #ayacsm chat is cancelled. The next one will take place October 6th.

Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

In general, unfortunately, we import a lot of our clothing from the US ($$). Some specific brands ship from there even with Canadian-facing websites.

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AndrewPaulWood @andrewpaulwood.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

In New Zealand a large cancer charitable trust partnered with a sunscreen manufacturer to make a low cost, mass market SPF50

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Thank you as well! It was great connecting! #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Yes - it would be with tax dollars, but there are initiatives that are working in other countries like New Zealand as well #AYACSM

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Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN @darcyburbage.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Q3: #AYACSM Love this idea! Great campaign from our friends down under & the education starts very early due to the high incidence of skin cancers in Australia

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars! 👉 Please tune in Tuesday, September 1st @ 8PM ET for our next #AYACSM chat!

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

We are looking for guest moderators for 2026 – please let me know if you are interested! ALSO - If you know of anyone who may like to be added to our email reminder for the chats, please send them my way! As we continue to build these conversations, let's reach out to others! #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the conversation. Your time, posts and comments are appreciated and important! #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

All the gear, multiple sunscreen bottles - it adds up for people and families who are already stretched thin with rising costs. In Australia - there are some public sunscreen dispensers! Public infrastructure could make a huge difference for people #AYACSM

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Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN @darcyburbage.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A3: #AYACSM yes, cost is a huge barrier!

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

I should also add a barrier is cost! I'm not sure about the US but high quality sunscreen is not cheap here in Canada and neither are UPF clothes (many brands needing to be imported from the States). #AYACSM

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Cancer Girl @cancergirl730.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

It very well could be. And I'm all for trying anything. I just know that I wouldn't have paid any attention to it in my 20s, but that's just me. #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Capitalizing on the increased interest in skincare/ skin protection to get out #cancer messaging could be one way! #AYACSM

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Cancer Girl @cancergirl730.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A3. We have to make people care. How? IDK. #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

It would be interesting to hear from other science communicators like @luckytran.com, @caulfieldtim.bsky.social and @drjengunter.bsky.social! #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Q3: What do you think can help us improve sharing sun safety messaging? #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Good point. I'm also thinking about the inundation of messaging without one clear messaging stream - going back and forth between different information channels throughout the day. #AYACSM

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Cancer Girl @cancergirl730.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I think a large part of it is the feeling of being invincible. There's a reason why "I'm too young for this" was so popular a few decades ago. #AYACSM

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Cancer Girl @cancergirl730.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A2. Again, this is one of those challenging questions. I think once we get diagnosed, we are likely to avoid exposure to additional cancers. But until then, IDK how receptive people are to hearing don't do this or that so you don't develop cancer #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

What do you think are barriers to reaching the AYA population who have not had cancer with this messaging? #AYACSM

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Cancer Girl @cancergirl730.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

@ekdrake.bsky.social IDK, as a survivor, prevention is a challenging topic. I avoid sun exposure since my dx. I also avoid tanning beds bc of my primary cancer #AYACSM

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Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN @darcyburbage.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A2: I try to provide individuals with what they can do rather than a list of don’ts #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

A2: I think one major one is that the majority of skin cancer images that are used in messaging are on white skin. #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Q2: What are the major barriers we face in prevention messaging for AYAs? #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Agree - how best to arm people with current evidence in a way that is empowering #AYACSM

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Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN @darcyburbage.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A1: A lot to consider in the prevention space #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

A1: I think a lot about how our understandings of the different types of skin cancer are evolving along with the different ways that we can protect ourselves. I worry that this information is not making its way to the general AYA population #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

💯 We don't often talk about prevention in the #AYACSM chats, so I thought it would be important to have a prevention chat tonight! I'm open to more topics for the rest of 2026 too! #AYACSM

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Cancer Girl @cancergirl730.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A1. Skin cancer prevention #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Do you start back to classes tomorrow? #AYACSM

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Cancer Girl @cancergirl730.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Me too! It's the first day of Summer Break, so hopefully I can stay awake for the hour. LOL #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Q1: When we mention “sun safety” in the #AYACancer space – what comes to mind? #AYACSM

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Cancer Girl @cancergirl730.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Nice to see you as well. How are you tonight? #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Welcome, @darcyburbage.bsky.social! So great to have you join us here tonight! #AYACSM

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Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN @darcyburbage.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Hi everyone! I’m an oncology nurse looking forward to listening, learning, & contribute #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Welcome, Chris!! So happy that you could join us tonight #AYACSM

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Cancer Girl @cancergirl730.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I'm Chris living in the greater Philadelphia area. 18 year survivor, nonprofit founder, and exhausted grad student here to listen and learn #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Emily Drake - Assistant Professor @mountallison.bsky.social Based in #Halifax, #NovaScotia #AYACancer researcher + advocate! Co-founder of #AYACSM w/ @ukfann00.bsky.social

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Darcy Burbage, DNP, RN, AOCN @darcyburbage.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Congratulations on 12 years of #AYACSM 🎉!

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

Tonight, we will be talking about sun safety. 😎 Let’s start off with introductions – What is your name? Where are you based? Why are you here? Tell us a bit about yourself! Post #AYACSM if you’re only here to listen.

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

We assume that all tweets shared during #AYACSM express your own personal opinions and not those of your employer/organization (unless specified). #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

All are welcome to the #AYACSM (Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Societal Movement) #SkyChat starting now! For those new to #AYACSM, we normally gather for a live chat at 8pm ET on the first Tues of the month. We discuss topics relevant & timely for those advocating for #AYACancer patients

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

📣 Our #AYACSM chats are for advocates involved in the adolescent and young adult cancer societal movement – but anyone can join! An advocate is anyone who speaks, writes or in other ways actively supports the AYA cancer movement as a whole #AYACSM

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

We’re so glad to have you with us this evening! Be sure to post along using: #AYACSM #AYACSM was co-founded and has been maintained over the past twelve years by @ekdrake.bsky.social and @ukfann00.bsky.social!

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Dr. Emily Drake @emilydrake.ca · 12/08/2026

👋 Welcome to the #AYACSM (Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Societal Movement) #SkyChat! ✌️ This year we are celebrating 12 YEARS OF #AYACSM CHATS!!

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