Reposted by PepperRuth Ann Crystal @drruth.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Yikes! The CDC has quietly scaled back its FoodNet surveillance, now only tracking salmonella and STEC. Monitoring for Listeria, Campylobacter, Vibrio and other pathogens has stopped- even after last year’s deadly Listeria outbreak. buff.ly/OyTTIOA h/t @boghuma.bsky.social #medsky #IDsky 🛟🧪 30265190
Reposted by PepperEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Good to see @bsky.app has emerged as the social media platform of choice for science stuff arstechnica.com/science/2025...arstechnica.comBluesky now platform of choice for science communityIt’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”… 151229305
Reposted by PepperIan Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025The CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnesses. As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...nbcnews.comThe CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnessesAs of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight. 55489294
Reposted by PepperLarry Hochman @larryhochman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025EPSTEIN Epstein Epstein Epstein Government buying stake in private companies: socialism Epstein Epstein Epstein President having stakes in those companies: corruption Epstein Epstein Epstein Worrying about Cracker Barrel logo instead of governing Epstein Epstein Epstein EPSTEIN 365115554454
Reposted by PepperAnti-Trumpism @forabettertomorrow.bsky.social · 31/07/2025The White House is sidestepping Congress and halting up to $15 billion in NIH research funding, which would have gone to study diabetes, cancer & more. The order was issued through a four-sentence email sent to NIH directors from Office of Management & Budget Director Russell Vought. 2016587
Reposted by Pepperallegrofiona.bsky.social @allegrofiona.bsky.social · 24/07/2025If you wanna check in on the nation's cancer researchers, we're doin' bad. Real bad. No single post/article fully captures the depth and breadth of it. We may be the first to feel this, but every single person in the country will feel it eventually. Cancer. Does. Not. Discriminate. 15534
Reposted by PepperAron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 24/07/2025At least wear a mask when you’re visiting the dying person with stage 4 cancer in the hospital. Is that too much to ask? 2143
Reposted by PepperAlt National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI) 🧬 @alt-thenci.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Did the Tr*mp administration cancel your NIH or NCI grant proposal? Know someone who was affected? The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the House wants to hear from you. Please fill out this link and share. forms.office.com/pages/respon... #CancerResearch #OncoSky #CanSkymedia.tenor.coma man says please tell us what you know in a netflix advertisementALT: a man says please tell us what you know in a netflix advertisement 17976
Pepper @peppersalsa.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Annual scans were clear (yahoo!) and three months of Verzenio to go. I’m beginning to have a little hope. ❤️ #cansky 0170
Reposted by Pepper@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 11/04/2025"Last yr alone, the NIH awarded $1.26B to WA state biomedical research institutions. These investmnts not only save lives but also generate over $3B annually in economic activity. But that progrss is under threat. NIH grants in WA have alrdy been canceled or delayed. Add'l cuts are ... 1/3 #CanSkyseattletimes.comIf we gut science, where will the discoveries of the future come from? | Op-EdThe student in a lab today may one day shape public policy, develop treatments or discover the next lifesaving cure. 131
Reposted by Pepper@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Great, now #cancer is a political issue. #CanSky #MedSky 163
Reposted by PepperStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/02/2025Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence 289114565402
Reposted by PepperMatt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · 28/01/2025More rage fuel today: learned my group can't move on a meeting w NCI to discuss a new trial for #lobular breast cancer; per NCI staff "we are not allowed to discuss new projects under the current executive orders." #lobmob, if you haven't contacted your reps, now's a good time. #cansky #oncoskycongress.gov 01714
Reposted by Pepper@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 12/02/2025" ...scientist said, 'Cutting the rate to 15% will destroy #science in the U.S. This change will break our universities, our medical centers & the entire engine for scientific discovery.” 2/2 #CanSky #MedSky #CancerBS #ResearchSavesLives Thanks for speaking out @joycevance.bsky.social !!! 083
Reposted by Pepper@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 12/02/2025"The new NIH policy slashes funding 4 indirect costs, items like office space, utilities & support staff. They fund research security & biosafety. Now, NIH will limit indirect costs to 15%. Interviewed on NPR, one ..." 1/2 #CanSky #MedSky joycevance.substack.com/p/cutting-ca...joycevance.substack.comCutting Cancer ResearchSometimes, it gets personal. 1239
Reposted by PepperLobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) @lobularbca.bsky.social · 07/02/2025The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance has joined Bluesky! Follow us here for information about the 2nd most common type of breast cancer, invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC). More coming soon! www.lobularbreastcancer.orglobularbreastcancer.orgLobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA)Patients, researchers and clinicians working together to advance research and promote better prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for invasive lobular breast cancer (ILC). 1154
Reposted by Pepper@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 13/02/2025"'He demonstrated a shocking lack of knowledge about the fed health programs he’ll be charged w/running & a willful desire to mislead senators abt his views on #science matters like #vaccine safety,' said Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) Wed." 😱 #MedSky #CanSky #WTAF www.statnews.com/2025/02/13/r...statnews.comRobert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed by Senate as U.S. health secretaryRFK Jr. was confirmed Thursday as HHS secretary, but it remains to be seen how he will turn his MAHA vision into specific policies to improve America's health. 001
Reposted by PepperDaniel Moseley @danieldmoseley.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Probably wise to mask up in public places in the US for the next 4 years #medsky #bioethicsnpr.orgLouisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shotsAn NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines. 32113
Reposted by PepperDavid Frum @davidfrum.bsky.social · 14/02/2025The healthcare system of the nation that leads the world in medical research is now governed by cranks who believe in incantations and magic potions. Me in @TheAtlantic on COVID's 5th anniversary www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...theatlantic.comWhy the COVID Deniers WonLessons from the pandemic and its aftermath 36654155
Reposted by Pepper@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 14/02/2025"Senior officials were informed [this] morning that ~5,200 recent hires across the #NIH & #CDC will be fired, per sources. CDC leadership was told they'd lose ~1,300 workers. NIH losses are not as clear." #MedSky #CanSky www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/f...statnews.comTrump administration to fire thousands at health agenciesThe Trump administration is set to eliminate thousands of federal health care jobs Friday, targeting employees across agencies who were hired in the past one to two years. 055
Reposted by PepperJoy Persists🐈⬛ @finbarvano.bsky.social · 14/02/2025This is #FelonTrump's "JUST LET THEM DIE" policy. I am a Stage 4a colon cancer patient - in remission - we need MORE cancer research, NOT less. #Cansky #Oncosky 084
Reposted by PepperLorna @lornies701.bsky.social · 15/02/2025This is sick. My dad is enrolled in several studies here in the #UK as part of his treatment for s4g4 cckc... Some of those people probably helped or are helping to save his life with their groundbreaking#Research #CanSky #USScience #NIH #Musk www.splinter.com/the-unhinged...splinter.comThe Unhinged Axe Falls on the National Cancer Institute and the Rest of NIHSplinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day. 083
Reposted by PepperDrDunster @drdunster.bsky.social · 15/02/2025As a breast cancer survivor (who always fears a recurrence), I say anyone who gets in the way of medical research is a murderer. #cansky 2203
Pepper @peppersalsa.bsky.social · 03/02/2025This is so infuriating. #unitedhealthcare #cigna #cansky #oncsky 0124
Pepper @peppersalsa.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Had my first cellulitis incident this week in the arm where I had 24 lymph nodes removed. Intense pain came on suddenly, my entire arm turned bright red and within a couple of hours a high fever, along with full body violent chills. Thank the stars for antibiotics. I’m on the mend. ❤️🩹 #thankscancer 000
Reposted by PepperBucephalus Chrotchtangle, esq. @rafuzo.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Cancer fundraiser for almost 20 years here - this is just wrong. Before they get to patients, drugs, treatments and surveillance modalities need to go through trials, which are 100% dependent on NIH funding and support. This is like turning out the power at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. 011
Reposted by PepperBohemian Prairie Girl @bohoprairiegirl.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Right now the cancer research being cancelled or delayed might be the cure you or your beloved family member ends up needing in a few years. He is signing cancer patient's death warrants with this bizarre act of cruelty. 033
Reposted by Pepper@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 28/01/2025"The freeze prompted groups incl the American Public Health Assn & the National Council of Nonprofits 2 sue the White House on Tues w/the U.S. District Court 4 DC, seeking a temp restraining order 2 prevent the pause frm going into effect." #MedSky #CanSky #IDSky www.statnews.com/2025/01/28/f...statnews.com 1166
Reposted by PepperBK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Many people have asked me how can they best stay informed and protect their health while we navigate the indefinite pause on communications from NIH, CDC, & FDA. Here’s a thread on concrete steps YOU can take to protect yourself & your community. 🧵 68881476
Reposted by Pepper@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 28/01/2025"'From pausing research on cures 4 childhood #cancer to halting food assistance, safety from domestic violence & closing suicide hotlines, the impact of even a short pause in funding could be ..." 1/2 #CanSky #MedSky #IDSky www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/u...nytimes.comWhite House Budget Office Orders Pause in All Federal Loans and GrantsThe full extent of the order was not immediately clear, but the directive sent to government agencies on Monday threatened to paralyze a vast swath of federal programs. 123
Reposted by PepperHayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 27/01/2025Don’t call me “brave”. I never wanted to be in this situation. I just tried to deal with what was in front of me. #cansky 1/4 1225
Reposted by PepperMelanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 16/01/2025$7.3 billion stolen from cancer patients — and not one criminal charge for a health insurance executive. This is what it looks like when health insurance lobbyists pay off the politicians who write our laws. 12341137
Reposted by PepperVox @vox.com · 14/01/2025The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires insurers to cover the cost of preventative health treatments such as cancer screenings. Understand what's at stake: voxdotcom.visitlink.me/1xCuGx 1088131415401
Reposted by PepperUnited we Stand. Divided we beg. @j3od.bsky.social · 16/01/2025UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged some cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000% - FORTUNE 011
Reposted by PepperMark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 16/01/2025The facts are, the ACA saved millions with pre-existing conditions and set standards for care. But now, more than a decade later, with what we now know, it’s time to take the insurance companies out of the mix. The subsidies they get are enormous. We don’t need them as middlemen. 1458336057110
Reposted by PepperTatiana Prowell, MD @tmprowell.bsky.social · 05/01/2025#MedSky #IDSky #PublicHealth There is a widespread outbreak of #norovirus, a GI virus that causes projectile vomiting & profuse diarrhea usually lasting 24-48 hrs. Wastewater levels nationwide in 🇺🇸 are high. It’s miserable & incredibly contagious. So many friends are texting SOS, so here’s a 🧵. /1 31467304
Reposted by PepperCarolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 05/01/2025The U.S. pays far more for prescription drugs than any other country. As of Jan 1, Pfizer has increased prices on over 60 drugs. Across the board, drugmakers will hike the price of >250 drugs (vs they raised prices for >140 last yr.) Americans already can't afford their 1/ #BlueSky #MedSky 🧪fortune.comPfizer has increased prices on over 60 drugs in the U.S. as of Jan. 1The U.S. continues to charge significantly higher prices for prescription drugs compared with similarly wealthy countries. 88546
Reposted by PepperAltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 04/01/2025The censorship algorithm on Twitter reduced our audience by roughly 95%, and seriously, who does that to a wildlife biology & advocacy group ? So we moved 😇 over here to BlueSky If you could, please help us regain our following Follow Retweet and Repeat ;-) Together we can change the world. 579227639404
Reposted by PepperFumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 31/12/2024"This is not just about me...but all the moms with #breastcancer you have denied who have died because of your business model." 🚨NBC news highlights our research on the broken #priorAuthorization system, which harms all -but is esp cruel to people with cancer. #fixpriorauth @ascocancer.bsky.socialnbcnews.com'Would he have lived?' When insurance companies deny cancer care to patientsHealth insurers are increasingly interfering in care, an NBC News investigation found. Doctors say the stakes are highest in cancer care, when delays can be the difference between life and death. 0157
Reposted by PepperBioNews Central @bionewscentral.com · 10/12/2024Researchers have uncovered a potential link between the #WesternDiet—characterized by #UltraProcessedFoods and #UnhealthyOils—and the chronic #inflammation that drives #TumorGrowth. #ColorectalCancerRisk sbee.linkUltra-processed Foods May Drive Colorectal Cancer Risk – BioNews CentralResearchers have uncovered a potential link between the Western diet—characterized by ultra-processed foods and unhealthy oils—and the chronic inflammation that drives tumor growth. ... 021
Reposted by PepperMake Cancer Less Shitty @cancersuckless.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Elimination of reflex denials would certainly go a long way to #MakeCancerLessShitty We've also heard 'therapy animals,' 'shortening wait time for scan results,' 'mental health support,' 'better supportive care,' and so much more What else would help #CanSky? #oncosky #FixPriorAuth #supponc 133
Reposted by PepperFumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 06/12/202430% of surveyed radiation oncologists said #priorauthorization has caused emergency room visits, hospitalization or permanent disability for their patients. 7% said it led or contributed to a patient’s death. This data is clear. We need to #fixPriorAuth www.astro.org/news-and-pub... 35726
Pepper @peppersalsa.bsky.social · 06/12/2024I write a bit of poetry to get me through. On Insta @moon_dream_poetry #cansky #thankscancer #lobmob #writingistherapy #poetry 060
Reposted by PepperDr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Details are sparse and hard to know what’s going on, but a respiratory illness that causes this level of deadly illness is a warning sign for us all. #medsky 20314129
Reposted by Peppersusanchavez.bsky.social @susanchavez.bsky.social · 05/12/2024For those in the Bay Area (Oakland, San Francisco Berkeley, etc.), here is the danger zone following #earthquake off of Humboldt County. Advice from authorities is for folks at the coasts to move at least one mile inland until the warning subsides 032
Reposted by PepperScience News @scinews.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Discovery of microplastics in human bone and skeletal muscle. "Sources of MPs: facial cleansers and cosmetics, air-blasting media, vectors for drugs, virgin plastic production pellets, cosmetics, packaging for beverages and food, and clothing..." Open Access www.the-innovation.org/article/doi/... 13819