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Happy wife, mom, and Nonni. Battling stage 3C ILC #breastcancer #lobmob #hiking #birding #art #poetry #music #dogs #science #nature #astronomy #booknerd #scifi #leftofcenter #cansky Insta @moon_dream_poetry

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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
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Ruth Ann Crystal @drruth.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Yikes! 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 🛟🧪
list of pathogenic bacteria in blue and black. Pictures of red, blue and orange bacteria with flagelli. background pink and yellow and purple/blue.
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Good to see @bsky.app has emerged as the social media platform of choice for science stuff arstechnica.com/science/2025...
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Bluesky now platform of choice for science community
It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
The 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...
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The 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.
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Larry Hochman @larryhochman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
EPSTEIN 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
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Anti-Trumpism @forabettertomorrow.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
The 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.
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allegrofiona.bsky.social @allegrofiona.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
If 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.
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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
At least wear a mask when you’re visiting the dying person with stage 4 cancer in the hospital. Is that too much to ask?
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Alt National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI) 🧬 @alt-thenci.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Did 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 #CanSky
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a man says please tell us what you know in a netflix advertisement
ALT: a man says please tell us what you know in a netflix advertisement
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Pepper @peppersalsa.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Annual scans were clear (yahoo!) and three months of Verzenio to go. I’m beginning to have a little hope. ❤️ #cansky
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@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 #CanSky
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If we gut science, where will the discoveries of the future come from? | Op-Ed
The student in a lab today may one day shape public policy, develop treatments or discover the next lifesaving cure.
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@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Great, now #cancer is a political issue. #CanSky #MedSky
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/02/2025
Welcome 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
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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
More 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 #oncosky
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@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 !!!
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@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...
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Cutting Cancer Research
Sometimes, it gets personal.
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Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA) @lobularbca.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
The 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.org
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Lobular 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).
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@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...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed by Senate as U.S. health secretary
RFK 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.
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Daniel Moseley @danieldmoseley.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Probably wise to mask up in public places in the US for the next 4 years #medsky #bioethics
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Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots
An 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.
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David Frum @davidfrum.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
The 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...
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Why the COVID Deniers Won
Lessons from the pandemic and its aftermath
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@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...
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Trump administration to fire thousands at health agencies
The 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.
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Joy Persists🐈‍⬛ @finbarvano.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
This 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
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Lorna @lornies701.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
This 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...
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The Unhinged Axe Falls on the National Cancer Institute and the Rest of NIH
Splinter 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.
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DrDunster @drdunster.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
As a breast cancer survivor (who always fears a recurrence), I say anyone who gets in the way of medical research is a murderer. #cansky
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Pepper @peppersalsa.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
This is so infuriating. #unitedhealthcare #cigna #cansky #oncsky
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Pepper @peppersalsa.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Had 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
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Bucephalus Chrotchtangle, esq. @rafuzo.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Cancer 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.
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Bohemian Prairie Girl @bohoprairiegirl.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Right 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.
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@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...
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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Many 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. 🧵
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@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...
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White House Budget Office Orders Pause in All Federal Loans and Grants
The 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.
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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 27/01/2025
Don’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
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Hayley Gullen @hayleygullen.com · 27/01/2025
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Melanie 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.
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Vox @vox.com · 14/01/2025
The 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
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United we Stand. Divided we beg. @j3od.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged some cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000% - FORTUNE
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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
The 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.
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Tatiana 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
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Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
The 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 🧪
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Pfizer has increased prices on over 60 drugs in the U.S. as of Jan. 1
The U.S. continues to charge significantly higher prices for prescription drugs compared with similarly wealthy countries.
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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 04/01/2025
The 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.
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Fumiko 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.social
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'Would he have lived?' When insurance companies deny cancer care to patients
Health 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.
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BioNews Central @bionewscentral.com · 10/12/2024
Researchers have uncovered a potential link between the #WesternDiet—characterized by #UltraProcessedFoods and #UnhealthyOils—and the chronic #inflammation that drives #TumorGrowth. #ColorectalCancerRisk
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Ultra-processed Foods May Drive Colorectal Cancer Risk – BioNews Central
Researchers 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. ...
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Make Cancer Less Shitty @cancersuckless.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Elimination 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
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
30% 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...
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Pepper @peppersalsa.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
I write a bit of poetry to get me through. On Insta @moon_dream_poetry #cansky #thankscancer #lobmob #writingistherapy #poetry
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Dr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Details 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
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susanchavez.bsky.social @susanchavez.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
For 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
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Science News @scinews.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Discovery 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/...
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