Emily McIntosh
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Emily McIntosh
@mcintose.bsky.social
PhD in Biomechanics. Patient advocate. Diehard Leafs fan. Trying to survive brain cancer and make an impact along the way.
Done just in time for the hockey game. Go Leafs go!
March 31, 2025 at 12:02 AM
A4. AI poses opportunities and challenges.

I think by amplifying leaders in the field, @btsmchat can try to improve algorithms and get knowledge to where it's needed.

#BTSM
March 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A3. After going through my own diagnosis and advocating for others, I made this resource to try to guide early decision-making. (Not saying it's the "best" but I created the resource that I wished I'd had at the beginning and I'm hoping it helps others). #BTSM

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Resource for Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumour Patients
Asking questions is tremendously difficult until you actually know the diagnosis and have a bit of a background. That is why I made this resource for newly diagnosed individuals. Please share it wi…
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March 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Please try to remember to include #BTSM in all of your responses so that everyone can see your responses!
March 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
*A2
March 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
#BTSM
a) Publications, researchers, or folks with lived experience (and obviously my docs!)

B) if it provides a solid rationale for making a treatment decision

C) if it is published or being discussed (on social media) by leaders in the field
March 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Hi Steve! Great to have you here! #btsm
March 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Exactly! @stuartselby.bsky.social brilliantly coined the expression :)
#btsm
March 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A1. Echoing what everyone else is saying! Research, clinical trials, translational work. #BTSM
March 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Emily from Ontario 🇨🇦. Gr 4 astro patient, patient advocate, and #BTSM organizing committee member.

Here to see how it goes on Bluesky!

I'm in the... watch and wait (scan and plan 😉) of recurence
March 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Ben Stetler Foundation is another that came to mind
March 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Oops. Sorry, missed @dtsang.ca comments!
March 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ac2orn - advocacy for Canadian Childhood Oncology Research Network
March 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM