Two years ago today 💔
We fed the "skippys" and the "freds"
Silke was an amazing human - unapologetic in efforts to advocate for better cancer care & acceleration of research. Above all, she stood for person-centered care focused on quality of life.
Miss her & her f-bombs
#MakeCancerLessShitty #bcsm
We fed the "skippys" and the "freds"
Silke was an amazing human - unapologetic in efforts to advocate for better cancer care & acceleration of research. Above all, she stood for person-centered care focused on quality of life.
Miss her & her f-bombs
#MakeCancerLessShitty #bcsm
November 12, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Two years ago today 💔
We fed the "skippys" and the "freds"
Silke was an amazing human - unapologetic in efforts to advocate for better cancer care & acceleration of research. Above all, she stood for person-centered care focused on quality of life.
Miss her & her f-bombs
#MakeCancerLessShitty #bcsm
We fed the "skippys" and the "freds"
Silke was an amazing human - unapologetic in efforts to advocate for better cancer care & acceleration of research. Above all, she stood for person-centered care focused on quality of life.
Miss her & her f-bombs
#MakeCancerLessShitty #bcsm
#MakeCancerLessShitty
"Life altering" for all and not just limited to an "event" for many.
Sharing the true reality of impacts, including those that persist long after treatment highlights that, as we prolong life, we need more attention to the QUALITY of life!
#CanSky #OncoSky
"Life altering" for all and not just limited to an "event" for many.
Sharing the true reality of impacts, including those that persist long after treatment highlights that, as we prolong life, we need more attention to the QUALITY of life!
#CanSky #OncoSky
@thankscancer.bsky.social
To all my fellow carcinomies: keep talking and keep sharing your experiences. Cancer is a life altering "event" that must never be silenced.
Here's to 2025🥂
#Cansky
#Oncsky
To all my fellow carcinomies: keep talking and keep sharing your experiences. Cancer is a life altering "event" that must never be silenced.
Here's to 2025🥂
#Cansky
#Oncsky
January 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#MakeCancerLessShitty
"Life altering" for all and not just limited to an "event" for many.
Sharing the true reality of impacts, including those that persist long after treatment highlights that, as we prolong life, we need more attention to the QUALITY of life!
#CanSky #OncoSky
"Life altering" for all and not just limited to an "event" for many.
Sharing the true reality of impacts, including those that persist long after treatment highlights that, as we prolong life, we need more attention to the QUALITY of life!
#CanSky #OncoSky
This! We are not just a patient, we are not cancer. We are human beings.
#CanSky #ThanksCancer #MakeCancerLessShitty
#CanSky #ThanksCancer #MakeCancerLessShitty
I’m not a patient!
(Ok I was a “cancer patient”. But I’m so much more than that. As we all are. I was, and continue to exist as, a person)
#cansky #graphicmedicine
(Ok I was a “cancer patient”. But I’m so much more than that. As we all are. I was, and continue to exist as, a person)
#cansky #graphicmedicine
January 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This! We are not just a patient, we are not cancer. We are human beings.
#CanSky #ThanksCancer #MakeCancerLessShitty
#CanSky #ThanksCancer #MakeCancerLessShitty
Thank you @asco for listening to the patient voice 🙏 Being heard is something that definitely #makecancerlessshitty @cancersuckless.bsky.social #SurvOnc #SuppOnc
March 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Thank you @asco for listening to the patient voice 🙏 Being heard is something that definitely #makecancerlessshitty @cancersuckless.bsky.social #SurvOnc #SuppOnc
"Cancer treatment is like being locked up in a room with a rabid badger"
Even when treatments are working, our quality of life can be taking a huge hit. How can we minimize negative impacts of diagnosis, treatment, and side effects on #QoL?
#MakeCancerLessShitty #OncoSky #OncSky #lcsm #bcsm #gyncsm
Even when treatments are working, our quality of life can be taking a huge hit. How can we minimize negative impacts of diagnosis, treatment, and side effects on #QoL?
#MakeCancerLessShitty #OncoSky #OncSky #lcsm #bcsm #gyncsm
December 2, 2024 at 2:52 PM
We LOVE this!!! Thank you for sharing #MakeCancerLessShitty
December 5, 2024 at 7:41 PM
We LOVE this!!! Thank you for sharing #MakeCancerLessShitty
👕 Headed to ASCO? Come find me if you want a #MakeCancerLessShitty t-shirt! They’re soft, expressive, and mildly therapeutic. Like a hug… but with attitude. Limited supply—like everyone’s emotional bandwidth 💩 #ASCO2025 #SuppOnc #SurvOnc #CancerHumor #OncoSwag @cancersuckless.bsky.social
May 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
👕 Headed to ASCO? Come find me if you want a #MakeCancerLessShitty t-shirt! They’re soft, expressive, and mildly therapeutic. Like a hug… but with attitude. Limited supply—like everyone’s emotional bandwidth 💩 #ASCO2025 #SuppOnc #SurvOnc #CancerHumor #OncoSwag @cancersuckless.bsky.social
Cancer treatments get approved on the basis of lengthening life but the QUALITY of that life is important. We need to #MakeCancerLessShitty with improved access to effective supportive care, personalized dosing, and affordable access to quality care. #CanSky #OncSky #OncoSky #hpm #SuppOnc
My tx was cancelled today and we are changing my tx schedule to every other week instead of 2 on 1 off. I am ok with this. My body doesn’t tolerate this chemo as well as the last. My QOL will be better. I will be able to enjoy more time spent with my 10 yo instead of gritting my teeth.
#cansky
#cansky
February 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Welcome home, Gitte and, while your 2024 had some amazing moments, we hope 2025 is a little kinder to you health wise
#MakeCancerLessShitty
#MakeCancerLessShitty
January 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Welcome home, Gitte and, while your 2024 had some amazing moments, we hope 2025 is a little kinder to you health wise
#MakeCancerLessShitty
#MakeCancerLessShitty
For those dealing with the treatment-induced, menopause-y side effects of treatment for HR+ breast cancer like hot flashes and REALLY crappy sleep, this is a very interesting (and hopeful!) study
#CanSky #MakeCancerLessShitty #QoL
#CanSky #MakeCancerLessShitty #QoL
Phase 3 #SymptomScience @nejm.org RCT of elinzanetant vs placebo for moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms in HR+ #breast cancer (n=474) @ascocancer.bsky.social @cancercaremascc.bsky.social @hoperugo.bsky.social @coffeemommy.bsky.social @stage4kelly.bsky.social www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
September 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For those dealing with the treatment-induced, menopause-y side effects of treatment for HR+ breast cancer like hot flashes and REALLY crappy sleep, this is a very interesting (and hopeful!) study
#CanSky #MakeCancerLessShitty #QoL
#CanSky #MakeCancerLessShitty #QoL
🚨 A Trip to the Dentist: Cancer Survivor Edition 🚨
@cancersuckless.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social
#MakeCancerLessShitty #DentalPhobiaChronicles #SurvivorLife #NitrousAndNostalgia #SendHelp #SuppOnc #SurvOnc #Cancersky
@cancersuckless.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social
#MakeCancerLessShitty #DentalPhobiaChronicles #SurvivorLife #NitrousAndNostalgia #SendHelp #SuppOnc #SurvOnc #Cancersky
March 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🚨 A Trip to the Dentist: Cancer Survivor Edition 🚨
@cancersuckless.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social
#MakeCancerLessShitty #DentalPhobiaChronicles #SurvivorLife #NitrousAndNostalgia #SendHelp #SuppOnc #SurvOnc #Cancersky
@cancersuckless.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social
#MakeCancerLessShitty #DentalPhobiaChronicles #SurvivorLife #NitrousAndNostalgia #SendHelp #SuppOnc #SurvOnc #Cancersky
Even over here under Blue Skies, cancer is shitty.
We can be grateful for improved treatment outcomes, longer lifespans, amazing oncology teams but we can still want to #MakeCancerLessShitty with improvements in #QoL, care coordination; and affordable, equitable care
#TimeToxicity is a real thing!
We can be grateful for improved treatment outcomes, longer lifespans, amazing oncology teams but we can still want to #MakeCancerLessShitty with improvements in #QoL, care coordination; and affordable, equitable care
#TimeToxicity is a real thing!
I’m sick as a dog with bronchitis, and I’ve been trying for 3 business days to reschedule two January CT scans. This will be the 4th handoff/ providing me with a number who simply punts me to the next.
If these weren’t life-or-death imaging, I’d simply give up. Why is this so hard?
If these weren’t life-or-death imaging, I’d simply give up. Why is this so hard?
November 12, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Even over here under Blue Skies, cancer is shitty.
We can be grateful for improved treatment outcomes, longer lifespans, amazing oncology teams but we can still want to #MakeCancerLessShitty with improvements in #QoL, care coordination; and affordable, equitable care
#TimeToxicity is a real thing!
We can be grateful for improved treatment outcomes, longer lifespans, amazing oncology teams but we can still want to #MakeCancerLessShitty with improvements in #QoL, care coordination; and affordable, equitable care
#TimeToxicity is a real thing!
Lost 15lbs in a day—who needs a gym when you’ve got gut-wrenching constipation and a toilet marathon? 💩 Shoutout to my iron meds for the extra challenge! #toiletgains #keepinitreal #makecancerlessshitty
January 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Lost 15lbs in a day—who needs a gym when you’ve got gut-wrenching constipation and a toilet marathon? 💩 Shoutout to my iron meds for the extra challenge! #toiletgains #keepinitreal #makecancerlessshitty
IT IS ALWAYS THE PEOPLE 🦄 🌱 🦋 🌈
“In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou ❤️ ☀️ 🌵 ✨
#Escape2Thrive #Miraval
#makecancerlessshitty @cancersuckless.bsky.social #CancerFam #cancer #cancersurvivor #advocacy #survivorship #bagitcancer
“In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou ❤️ ☀️ 🌵 ✨
#Escape2Thrive #Miraval
#makecancerlessshitty @cancersuckless.bsky.social #CancerFam #cancer #cancersurvivor #advocacy #survivorship #bagitcancer
January 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
IT IS ALWAYS THE PEOPLE 🦄 🌱 🦋 🌈
“In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou ❤️ ☀️ 🌵 ✨
#Escape2Thrive #Miraval
#makecancerlessshitty @cancersuckless.bsky.social #CancerFam #cancer #cancersurvivor #advocacy #survivorship #bagitcancer
“In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou ❤️ ☀️ 🌵 ✨
#Escape2Thrive #Miraval
#makecancerlessshitty @cancersuckless.bsky.social #CancerFam #cancer #cancersurvivor #advocacy #survivorship #bagitcancer
If you haven't already checked out @cancercaremascc.bsky.social - it's an entire global organization of clinicians, researchers, and even advocates focused on trying to #MakeCancerLessShitty
#Cansky #SuppOnc #hpm #SurvOnc
#Cansky #SuppOnc #hpm #SurvOnc
Two weeks until the #MASCC25 Conference Scholarship deadline on December 18!
All other abstracts (including other award/scholarship applications) are due by January 8, 2025.
mascc.org/annualmeetin...
#SuppOnc #SurvOnc #GlobOnc #PallOnc #Oncology @oncoalert.bsky.social
All other abstracts (including other award/scholarship applications) are due by January 8, 2025.
mascc.org/annualmeetin...
#SuppOnc #SurvOnc #GlobOnc #PallOnc #Oncology @oncoalert.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 11:13 PM
If you haven't already checked out @cancercaremascc.bsky.social - it's an entire global organization of clinicians, researchers, and even advocates focused on trying to #MakeCancerLessShitty
#Cansky #SuppOnc #hpm #SurvOnc
#Cansky #SuppOnc #hpm #SurvOnc
As a cancer survivor who is on Medicare, do you have a Medicare Advantage plan too? Or just Medicare A&B? I’ve heard mixed things.
#makecancerlessshitty #SurvOn #cancersurvivorquestion #nsclc #lungcancer
#makecancerlessshitty #SurvOn #cancersurvivorquestion #nsclc #lungcancer
December 26, 2024 at 3:56 PM
As a cancer survivor who is on Medicare, do you have a Medicare Advantage plan too? Or just Medicare A&B? I’ve heard mixed things.
#makecancerlessshitty #SurvOn #cancersurvivorquestion #nsclc #lungcancer
#makecancerlessshitty #SurvOn #cancersurvivorquestion #nsclc #lungcancer
You're welcome for the shirt but I'm just the t-shirt delivery mechanism for @cancersuckless.bsky.social - you're doimg the work helping to #MakeCancerLessShitty
December 13, 2024 at 3:02 AM
You're welcome for the shirt but I'm just the t-shirt delivery mechanism for @cancersuckless.bsky.social - you're doimg the work helping to #MakeCancerLessShitty
Looking forward to seeing you & learning tons about how to #MakeCancerLessShitty from oncology nurses 💗 #ONS50
April 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Looking forward to seeing you & learning tons about how to #MakeCancerLessShitty from oncology nurses 💗 #ONS50
The slowing or stopping of cancer research will NOT #MakeCancerLessShitty for anyone 🤬
We've seen tremendous progress with treatment efficacy & we are eager to focus on improving access to supportive care - let's not go backwards
#CanSky #OncSky #OncoSky #SuppOnc #PallOnc #hpm
We've seen tremendous progress with treatment efficacy & we are eager to focus on improving access to supportive care - let's not go backwards
#CanSky #OncSky #OncoSky #SuppOnc #PallOnc #hpm
As someone actively fighting #ovariancancer, I'm both horrified and terrified. This could literally seal my fate when chemo and Parp Inhibitors stop being effective, as they do often do for this #cancer. #cancersky #cansky #oncsky #medsky
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have been told the communications pause announced by the Trump Administration earlier this week includes a pause on ALL purchasing — including supplies for their ongoing research to treat cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and many infectious diseases.
January 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Some days hit harder. Today, I spoke with a lung cancer friend whose cancer has spread. It’s gut-wrenching and hard not to think, could that be me someday?
I have scans Dec 16. The scanxiety is real.
Thinking of my friend as they start treatment. Fingers Crossed!
#makecancerlessshitty
I have scans Dec 16. The scanxiety is real.
Thinking of my friend as they start treatment. Fingers Crossed!
#makecancerlessshitty
December 1, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Some days hit harder. Today, I spoke with a lung cancer friend whose cancer has spread. It’s gut-wrenching and hard not to think, could that be me someday?
I have scans Dec 16. The scanxiety is real.
Thinking of my friend as they start treatment. Fingers Crossed!
#makecancerlessshitty
I have scans Dec 16. The scanxiety is real.
Thinking of my friend as they start treatment. Fingers Crossed!
#makecancerlessshitty
How do you pack your meds for a trip? 💊 Do you have any tricks? I tend to overpack for every scenario—if you need it, I probably have it! 😂 Traveling with cancer means being a walking pharmacy at all times.
What are your go-to tips? 👇 #makecancerlessshitty
#SurvOnc
What are your go-to tips? 👇 #makecancerlessshitty
#SurvOnc
November 22, 2024 at 2:56 AM
How do you pack your meds for a trip? 💊 Do you have any tricks? I tend to overpack for every scenario—if you need it, I probably have it! 😂 Traveling with cancer means being a walking pharmacy at all times.
What are your go-to tips? 👇 #makecancerlessshitty
#SurvOnc
What are your go-to tips? 👇 #makecancerlessshitty
#SurvOnc
January 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Oh my - we think this just needs to be shared, Tom
Cancer anxiety, the gift that keeps on giving 😑#MakeCancerLessShitty
Cancer anxiety, the gift that keeps on giving 😑#MakeCancerLessShitty
Just figured out my Fitbit thinks my anxiety attacks are cardio workouts 💪 🥴
#cansky
#cansky
January 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Oh my - we think this just needs to be shared, Tom
Cancer anxiety, the gift that keeps on giving 😑#MakeCancerLessShitty
Cancer anxiety, the gift that keeps on giving 😑#MakeCancerLessShitty
Loved meeting patient advocates and sharing shirts at the @cancercaremascc.bsky.social annual meeting last month in Seattle! Excited to learn from others on ways we can collectively #MakeCancerLessShitty
@gitteilc.bsky.social
@tingtingzhang.bsky.social
#MASCC25
@gitteilc.bsky.social
@tingtingzhang.bsky.social
#MASCC25
July 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Loved meeting patient advocates and sharing shirts at the @cancercaremascc.bsky.social annual meeting last month in Seattle! Excited to learn from others on ways we can collectively #MakeCancerLessShitty
@gitteilc.bsky.social
@tingtingzhang.bsky.social
#MASCC25
@gitteilc.bsky.social
@tingtingzhang.bsky.social
#MASCC25
After treatment ends:
✅ The fear can linger
✅ The exhaustion can return
✅ The “new normal” feels confusing
✅ The world assumes you’re fine
Survivorship isn’t simple.
We need more honest space for what comes after remission.
#YouBeatCancerNowWhat #LifeAfterCancer #Survivorship #HealingJourney #cansky
✅ The fear can linger
✅ The exhaustion can return
✅ The “new normal” feels confusing
✅ The world assumes you’re fine
Survivorship isn’t simple.
We need more honest space for what comes after remission.
#YouBeatCancerNowWhat #LifeAfterCancer #Survivorship #HealingJourney #cansky
June 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM