If you're in Melbourne this Thursday, come hear Jeanine Leane and myself have a conversation about Unbroken Resistance. MCed by Jane Harrison. Event is free, bookings essential.

www.blakandbright.com.au/events/blak-...

I MCed the costume contest at my husband’s underworld-inspired restaurant and so obviously I had to be Persephone. I didn’t have time to take proper photos so you’ll have to use your imaginations with these bathroom mirror selfies

A MCED blood test increased the number of screen-detected #cancers more than 7-fold when added to the USPSTF A/B recommended screening. Presented during #ESMO25.

https://bit.ly/3Jp6nwz

#cancerdetection

Blood Test Detects Dozens Of Cancers Early

A new blood test capable of detecting more than 50 types of cancer has delivered highly promising results in one of the largest interventional screening trials to date.

the Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test.

www.forbes.com/sites/gregli...

Neurologist Masud Husain wins the 2025 @royalsociety.org Trivedi Science Book Prize!

More: royalsociety.org/medals-and-p...

Huge honour to meet @masudhusain.bsky.social tonight at a fab event with Sir Adrian Smith, brilliantly MCed by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social

A surprise to bump into my #TheDanceofLife coauthor @zernickagoetz.bsky.social tonight at the Bob Edwards centenary that l MCed with a fantastic panel - Louise Brown, Sir Richard Gardner, Emma Barnett, Mike Macnamee, Fiona Bennett and Jenny Joy! Many thanks to our host @chuarchives.bsky.social

A new review of multicancer early detection tests (MCED). Without any controlled studies in people without symptoms (and at increased risk), they are "not ready for popular use." @annalsofim.bsky.social
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
www.acpjournals.org/doi/epdf/10....

Embodied intelligence (whatever we mean by that!) with @anilkseth Assa Ashuach and Jenny Read, mced by @tweeter_anita at #BraemarinLondon

I'm planning to run an online game of Urban Shadows 2e for some far-flung friends in 2025 and I'm stoked. It's the first time I've MCed a tabletop game in quite a while and I'm super interested to see what kinds of characters they all play.

We’re at the finish line! @speakerjohnson.bsky.social help us make history by including the #MCEDAct in the end of year package. This legislation will revolutionize #cancer detection, improve survivorship, and save lives. Cancer doesn’t wait, and neither should we. #MCED @acscan.bsky.social

Celebrating my Twitch affiliate anniversary with:
Sun 4 pm ET: ToxicD0gs and I will tackle art challenges, MCed by Art Potato! Audience participation encouraged.
Mon 7 pm ET: Music livestream w/Rhode Island's Natalie Markward & Morgan Johnston.
Wed 7:30 pm ET: Community game night!

The WaPo article captures the promise of #MCED technologies. Thank you @RepDaveJoyce @RepBalderson @RepBradWenstrup @RepMikeCarey @RepEmiliaSykes @RepBeatty @RepMaxMiller for supporting HR 2407/S 2085. Let’s pass the bill this year....

The push to allow timely Medicare coverage of #MCED tests is a beacon of bipartisan unity in Congress. Majorities in both chambers of Congress have now cosponsored, but this momentum must lead to passage. http://bit.ly/3Sydc0X

Our director @scottasuckow is walking in @SusanGKomen 3-Day. Komen has contributed to 43% decline in the breast cancer death rate in US between 1989-2020 due to early detection & treatment. We're both part of #MCEDef="/hashtag/MCED" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MCED, Congress must pass the Medicare #MCED Screening Coverage Act.

Guau me pregunto qué puede haber pasado poco después de 2007 que puede haber hecho que la gente se piense dos veces tener hijos no sé, algo como UNA CRISIS ECONÓMICA MUNDIAL DE LA HOSTIA MCED

Today we announced a new partnership with athenahealth, which will offer healthcare providers streamlined ordering of the Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test.

Learn more: grail.com/press-releas...

The company, which this week closed a $59M funding round, is also developing a lung cancer screening test it aims to combine with the ovarian test as an MCED.

The Mobtown Puppy contest drew a crowd
Jimmy Gale of NOLA, former Mr LA leather, MCed
It was a blast
I walked in & Pup Eris tackled me with a hug
We spent time together at camp last week & are setting a playdate
I was surprised to see him there
He won
Proving us old dogs still have bite

i’ve been MIA (hehe) here, to sum it up: i MCed my first ever drag show i co-organized, been having a lovely time with the people i love, and not sleeping. lmao it’s all been fun 🥹❤️

I go to bars now. Over the years I've blogged and tweeted. MCed, done standup, sung, played clarinet. And most recently, rainbow story time

Thank you @SpeakerMcCarthy, 23Rd District Office Team for taking the time to meet with us about #MCED #HR2407. We appreciate being able to speak with you about the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.