Not only did I find an amazing community in #BTSM (brain tumor social media), I was welcomed with open arms and remain energized even though our scheduled chats are done. Lets still use the hashtag to connect and share updates. Thank you to all who built our community.

Today is Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Every day, 9 Canadians are told they have brain cancer. We need dedicated research to give doctors better tools to save lives. I stand with Brain Cancer Canada to drive research, to give more time, hope, & one day, the promise of a cure.

I was recently interviewed by Angelica Bottaro at Healthing.ca, who created this piece which shares my #braincancer story more widely. I'm mindful that this is published on #WorldBrainDay2025 , and glad to have had the chance to share with others! #BTSM www.healthing.ca/brain-cancer...

Thanks, @theabta.bsky.social and the incomparable @thelizarmy.bsky.social for today's engaging webinar on participating in research and the clear message that we can all participate! Liz, I love your reminder that we all have the capacity to be curious and become researchers as we explore! #BTSM

I'll catch up on tonight's chat a little later, when I'm back at my computer and better able to take in the conversations, so don't be surprised if I chime in with a reply or more thoughts tomorrow or later in the week! #btsm

A4. I'm energized by people I meet along the way. Living with #braincancer is a really tough way to meet the most amazing people, but it's worth it! I'm only about a year into my proper advocacy path but I keep learning and growing along the way; my advice is to keep at it and grow as we go #BTSM

A3. We don't have a direct Canadian equivalent of @braintumor.org 's Head To The Hill but I think it's a great approach! There's much we can learn from different organizations where we grow ideas to fit our local needs while collaborating and sharing internationally. #BTSM

A2 I see a gap in fundamental #braintumor and #braincancer research funding, where early research can find game-changing discoveries that will better tomorrow's outcomes. By advocating for funding, both public / government, and private, we can make a lasting impact for the future! #BTSM

A1 ctd. As I become more active in volunteering and learn more about Health Economics and Health Equity topics, I'm driven to keep doing and learning more. When we work together, we can make much-needed progress! We build hope when we come together as a community! #BTSM

A1. I volunteer with Brain Cancer Canada (www.braincancercanada.ca) on the Scientific Advisory Cttee as we fuel research through grant funding, and I participate wherever I can with Canada's Drug Agency ( @cda-amc.bsky.social ) to stay connected with health care delivery in Canada. #BTSM

Hi, everyone! I'm Stuart, also joining by the orange bubble in the @btsmchat.bsky.social account, and introduced there. I'm here to join in the conversation, though I've scheduled my posts with @buffer.com while away from my computer, so I might not reply to any other comments for a while! #BTSM

I hope everyone is having a good Rex Manning Day today 😃🎸 Happy RMD @ethanembry.bsky.social ! #RexManningDay

On April 2nd I spoke at an art auction hosted by McMaster University's Students Advancing Brain Cancer Research; I describe it and the importance of funding #braincancer research in a TikTok at vm.tiktok.com/ZMBCCXdce/ #btsm

Brain Cancer Canada launched something new this week - their redesigned web site. I may be biased, but I think it's spectacular. It's a great landing spot and resource for anyone with a connection to Brain Cancer. #BTSM #braincancer #braintumor #oncsky www.braincancercanada.ca

Mark your calendars for the last Sunday of the first quarter of 2025! I'm honored to be the host/moderator for the inaugural #btsm #skychat. Infos on topic, date, and time below ⬇️

Hi #Braintumor Patients, Care Partners, Clinicians, Researchers, Scientists, Friends, and Supporters! We're happy to report that our #BTSM chat starter pack is ready! In case we missed you, let us know and we'll add you to the list.

@shawncarey42.bsky.social @mcintose.bsky.social, @stuartselby.bsky.social, Guy Lipof & I met tonight discussing the 2025 version of #btsm chats. The 1st Bluesky #Btsm chat will take place on 3/30..! Follow @btsmchat.bsky.social for updates, details, and more

My second #WorldCancerDay TikTok talks about getting access to new cancer drugs after a clinical trial, about getting financial support for new approved drugs, and how donating to fund cancer research can build a brighter future. #BTSM #BrainCancer That TikTok is at www.tiktok.com/@oligo_stu/v...

On #WorldCancerDay I've shared two TikToks at oligo_stu, taking about the hope brought by new cancer drugs and how to access them. The first post, at www.tiktok.com/@oligo_stu/v... starts by talking about early access through clinical trials. #BTSM #BrainCancer

VORANIGO coverage on @ctvyourmorning.bsky.social today as Servier works with @cda-amc.bsky.social and other groups to give access to Canadians. So thankful for @gliomadoc.bsky.social 's tireless work! Next: we need expanded access to grade 3+ and payer-aligned launch. youtu.be/VkLibpSOOB4?...

Jan 5th was the first Twitter / X Brain Tumor Social Media Chat (#BTSM Chat) of 2025 and we spoke about future direction and platform(s) for these grassroots chats. If you are interested in future discussions, please share your feedback on T1-T4 feedback with @btsmchat.bsky.social #braintumor

If you are/were interested in the Jan 5th Brain Tumor Social Media Chat but missed it, see this post and accompanying thread for the 4 guiding discussion questions - you can still join the conversation! #BTSM #braintumor #braincancer

One more reminder, the Brain Tumor Social Media chat (BTSM Chat) is tonight, now less than six hours away 🤓🥳 It's over on Twitter / X today, so please join there if you still use X and are interested in joining the discussion. #BTSM

Hi #BTSM friends! While we’re working on a first chat topic to launch in Q1 on Blue Sky, join us this Sunday over at X for the 1st 2025 #BTSM chat of the year.

As New Year 2025 approaches, I reflect on the importance of support networks. At www.tiktok.com/@oligo_stu/v..., I speak about support and a wonderful grassroots group in Brain Tumor Social Media Chat x.com/btsmchat. If you've not found them, take a look! #BTSM #BrainTumour #BrainCancer

12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 12 Angela Scalisi, Chair Brain Cancer Canada Shared from Brain Cancer Canada: Web: braincancercanada.ca Twitter/X x.com/braincancercan Insta: www.instagram.com/braincancerc... FB: www.facebook.com/braincancerc...

12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 11 Dr. Michael Cusimano, Neurosurgeon and Scientist Shared from Brain Cancer Canada: Web: braincancercanada.ca Twitter/X x.com/braincancercan Insta: www.instagram.com/braincancerc... FB: www.facebook.com/braincancerc...

12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 10 Dr. Elvin de Araujo, Scientist & Brain Cancer Canada Director + SAC Chair Shared from Brain Cancer Canada: Web: braincancercanada.ca Twitter/X x.com/braincancercan Insta: www.instagram.com/braincancerc... FB: www.facebook.com/braincancerc...

12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 9 Dr. Peter Stirling, Distinguished Scientist & Professor of Medical Genetics Shared from Brain Cancer Canada: Web: braincancercanada.ca Twitter/X x.com/braincancercan Insta: www.instagram.com/braincancerc... FB: www.facebook.com/braincancerc...

Shared from Brain Cancer Canada: Web: braincancercanada.ca Twitter/X x.com/braincancercan Insta: www.instagram.com/braincancerc... FB: www.facebook.com/braincancerc... 12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 8 Dr. Jeremy Brown, Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Shared from Brain Cancer Canada: Web: braincancercanada.ca Twitter/X x.com/braincancercan Insta: www.instagram.com/braincancerc... FB: www.facebook.com/braincancerc... 12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 7 Drs. Benett and Lim Fat, Co-Leads of Canadian Adolescent and Young Adult Network (CANON)

Shared from Brain Cancer Canada: Web: braincancercanada.ca Twitter/X x.com/braincancercan Insta: www.instagram.com/braincancerc... FB: www.facebook.com/braincancerc... 12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 6 Dr. Patrick Sipila, Postdoctoral Fellow & Researcher, University of Calgary

12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 5 Dr. Sujoy Banik, Clinical Assistant Professor Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Shared from Brain Cancer Canada: Web: braincancercanada.ca Twitter/X x.com/braincancercan Insta: www.instagram.com/braincancerc... FB: www.facebook.com/braincancerc...

12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 4 Dr. Sunit Das, Neurosurgeon & Scientist “The brain tumour research community continues to be relentless in the search for new diagnostics, new treatments, and new ways to care for patients and their families.

12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 3 Dr. James Rutka, Pediatric Neurosurgeon Shared from Brain Cancer Canada: Web: braincancercanada.ca Twitter/X x.com/braincancercan Insta: www.instagram.com/braincancerc... FB: www.facebook.com/braincancerc...

12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 2 Dr. Derek Tsang, Radiation Oncologist "The brain tumour research community continues to be relentless in the search for new diagnostics, new treatments, and new ways to care for patients and their families.

12 DAYS OF HOPE – DAY 1 Dr. Sheila Singh, x.com/sheilasinghlab "Developing new therapies for treatment-resistant, complex and heterogeneous brain cancers is both a huge challenge, and 100% necessary and non-negotiable. It takes scientists and trainees with tenacity, problem-solving skills, ...

For the next 12 days, I'll share messages of hope from Brain Cancer Canada. Join BCC for a special 12-day journey of hope highlighting 12 dedicated doctors, scientists, researchers, and community leaders across Canada who are making significant strides in brain cancer research.

I'm sharing these in the wrong order, now with a grant award announced a week ago on December 3rd, with press release at www.globenewswire.com/news-release.... This is what supporting organizations like Brain Cancer Canada can do 👏 #btsm

I'm thrilled to see research like this being done, and that donation revenue can help fund the work. Press release at www.globenewswire.com/news-release... for more details. #btsm

A great reminder that in advocating for equitable access to healthcare, we ALL benefit, as we approach Universal Health Coverage day on December 12.