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L Floyd

@withfloyd.bsky.social

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Elder millenial, youthful cancer patient. Living on unceded Lewkungem territory #yyj. Sometimes I tell jokes.

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Just over four years ago, I sat for my first chemo infusion. I couldn’t have company because of Covid restrictions, so I passed the time sketching. Staring at this innocuous little tube that delivered the ultimate oxymoron - healing poison. Cancer is a surreal experience. #oncsky #cansky

Sketchbook showing two drawings of a hand with an IV inserted.

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Here my cuddle-buddy, Juniper! She loves long walks on the beach and giving kisses

A small black dog with white paws and a pink harness sits on a rocky beach.

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Dr. Lam points to an Australian innovation to address lack of screening in rural areas - a semi truck and trailer turned into a mobile CT scanner, capable of handling the rugged outback. (Riding shiny and chrome on Fury Road for lung cancer equity!)

Slide titled "The Australian Investment to Address Equity" with a photo of semi-trailer turned into a mobile CT scanner.

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Science panel starting. Dr. Stephen Lam giving an overview of how research contributes to better patient outcomes. Increasing proportion of lung cancer in never-smokers necessitates better data. Air pollution has emerged as the 2nd leading cause after tobacco use.

Two graphs showing a decrease in smoking and increase in proportion of lung cancer cases in non-smokers.

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Dr. Hao, a radiation oncologist and social worker Lisa round out the panel. First question asks participants to go behind the "veil of ignorance" and choose one word to guide a fair and equitable cancer care system.

A word cloud with Compassion, Access and Inclusion in the centre

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Health Equity Panel moderated by Dr. Ambreen Sayani. How do social and structural determinants influence outcomes? Dr. Horn speaks on challenges (and joys) of providing care in a multi-jurisdictional setting; Vinesha on repeatedly falling through the cracks during her AYA cancer treatment.

Conference panel with 5 people on stage and their names and photos above them: Ambreen Sayani, Ojistoh Horn, Vinesha Ramasamy, Desiree Hao, Lisa Roelfsema

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

First panel at the #LungSummitCanada features patient stories. Each journey has similarities but unique in their own ways: fear and uncertainty, hope and connection, stigma and advocacy.

Conference panel with four people on stage and a screen with their names and photos above: Angus Pratt, MaryAnn Bradley, Jan Pezarro and Winhan Wong.

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

It was physically and emotionally exhausting for all of us. But seeing people respond to our stories and hearing how the experience impacted them was truly worthwhile. We left tired but hopeful about the future of AYA cancer care in BC. #BCCancer #RRU

A person watches a shadow scene about a child's birthday party.

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Over 3 days, we put on a dozen performances. Nearly 120 attended. Researchers, health care providers, administrators, family and friends. We called it "Imagine" - both a description and a call to action for people involved in AYA cancer care.

A performance schedule and "quiet please! Performance in progress" sign taped to a wall.

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

At this year's BC Cancer Summit, a group of young adults with lived cancer experience were given space to present an immersive perform about the AYA cancer. We did it all - script, props, set design and building. #ayacsm

The waiting room, complete with uncomfortable chairs and cracked linoleum floor

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Just had the first performance of our immersive AYA experience at the #BCCancerSummit so grateful to the organizers for giving us space and the participants for signing up! Only 12 more to go... #ayacsm #lcsm #oncsky

White woman in front of a sign that reads: Navigate Young Adult Cancer Care Together.

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L Floyd @withfloyd.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Here's the event description. It doesn't capture all the sweat, laughter and tears that are going into this. Our group coined the term "nerve-cited to describe the feelings of hope and anxiety that goes into creating something like this!

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