Chris Parker
@ccparker.bsky.social
📤 1274
📥 1058
📝 31
Prostate oncologist, cyclist, budding climate activist, croquet player
This lucid editorial on prostate cancer screening is worth reading: Early Detection of Prostate Cancer — Time to Fish or Cut Bait | New England Journal of Medicine
www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
loading . . .
Early Detection of Prostate Cancer — Time to Fish or Cut Bait | NEJM
Approaches to early detection of cancer often seem contentious, but the big-picture view is actually one of remarkable consensus. All major guideline groups recommend the Papanicolaou smear, mammog...
https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMe2509793?query=TOC
29 days ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Chris Parker
Our World in Data
about 2 months ago
Does the news reflect what we die from?
8
335
239
reposted by
Chris Parker
Aaron Mitchell
about 1 month ago
"We would regard it as a positive step if oncologists were discouraged from accepting personal payments from Pharma." 💯 Let's stop pretending industry COI is a good thing! Must-read commentary from Ian Tannock, Saroj Niraula in
@ascocancer.bsky.social
JCO-OP.
ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....
loading . . .
Conflict of Interest: Moving From Disclosure to Avoidance | JCO Oncology Practice
https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/OP-25-00695?bid=546219934&md5=889489cebe47ca28097f95499d6dcf1c&cid=DM24462
0
4
2
reposted by
Chris Parker
Hetan Shah
about 2 months ago
Sad you didn’t get along tonight to our Living with the Planet Late? Check out the rest of the season which includes several events you can watch online
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/seasons/livi...
loading . . .
Living with the planet season
Delve into some of today's most urgent challenges and explore the latest research around biodiversity loss, nature recovery, the future of food and environmental justice. Living with the Planet will e...
https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/seasons/living-with-the-planet/
1
3
2
One of the many joys of commuting by bike: stopping to watch the sunrise
about 2 months ago
1
6
1
reposted by
Chris Parker
John McGrane
3 months ago
🚨New Simply Oncology Podcast Out 28.8.25 Calling all
#ProstateCancer
We discuss the challenges of managing patients with rising PSA after prostatectomy. We talk to the excellent
@ccparker.bsky.social
who has led the RADICALS trial.
@royalmarsden.org
@prostatecanceruk.bsky.social
@icr.ac.uk
0
3
1
reposted by
Chris Parker
John McGrane
4 months ago
@simplyoncology.bsky.social
August Menu Specials🥗 Starter - Dr Anthony Cunliffe Language of Oncology Main Course
#ClinicalTrials
with Dr Mohini Varughese Catch of the day -Early phase trials with
@oncocook.bsky.social
🎙️Desert- Post RALP Mx with Prof
@ccparker.bsky.social
A tasty month!!
0
2
2
reposted by
Chris Parker
Deb Cohen
4 months ago
The UK’s flagship health research programme promises breakthroughs, but beneath an NHS branded facade, critics are asking who really benefits from this vast database, heavily backed by industry and government.
@mgtmccartney.bsky.social
and I investigate
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
3
36
27
reposted by
Chris Parker
Helen Salisbury
4 months ago
My take on the Leng review. Still some confusion as PAs can't make diagnoses but can see patients after triage - which is not diagnosis
bmj.com/cgi/content/...
loading . . .
Helen Salisbury: Physician assistant roles in general practice after the Leng review
After some delay, Gillian Leng’s report on physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the NHS was published on 16 July.1 Her remit was to look at the safety and effectiveness of th...
http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/bmj.r1524
2
22
10
reposted by
Chris Parker
David Oliver
5 months ago
My @bmj_latest piece this week Hard to distil 150 pages to 800 words - can never cover it all. So i will do a follow up on implications for medical workforce David Oliver: The NHS 10 year plan—more a set of ambitions than a plan
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
loading . . .
David Oliver: The NHS 10 year plan—more a set of ambitions than a plan
The government’s 10 year plan for England’s NHS, Fit for the Future , was published on 3 July.1 But can it deliver the goal set in its title? Is it an actual plan or more a set of ambitions, and what ...
https://www.bmj.com/content/390/bmj.r1398
5
26
20
reposted by
Chris Parker
Deep Chakrabarti
5 months ago
@alison-tree.bsky.social
@ccparker.bsky.social
#prostatecancer
#pcsm
add a skeleton here at some point
0
3
2
reposted by
Chris Parker
Brent Toderian
5 months ago
NEW STUDY: A new study “confirms what many riders already know—cycling to work makes you healthier, more productive, and even reduces sick days.” “The most active cyclists chalked up 531 fewer sick days per 100 person-years compared to non-cyclists.” Via
@momentummag.bsky.social
loading . . .
Study Shows Bike Commuting Is Still the Smartest and Healthiest Way to Get to Work
For urban cyclists navigating city streets every day, the benefits of bike commuting often speak for themselves
https://momentummag.com/study-shows-bike-commuting-is-still-the-smartest-and-healthiest-way-to-get-to-work/
3
268
95
reposted by
Chris Parker
Dr Steve Taylor
5 months ago
NHS has a major problem - it has a leak - retention crisis 18,000 UK-trained doctors have left to work abroad That's nearly one in seven UK-trained drs, representing a 50% increase since 2008 Imagine investing £𝟮𝟯𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 dr, only for it to benefit another country That’s UK workforce planning
8
77
40
reposted by
Chris Parker
Deep Chakrabarti
6 months ago
Happy to share our review on hypo- and ultra-hypofractionation for prostate cancer radiotherapy, just published in Seminars in Radiation Oncology
@alison-tree.bsky.social
@harshanigreen.bsky.social
Full-text link:
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lFrI3lXQo...
0
8
4
“a switch to electric vehicles, electric stoves and heat pumps will make us happier and healthier”
add a skeleton here at some point
7 months ago
2
5
3
reposted by
Chris Parker
Helen Salisbury
8 months ago
GPs really would appreciate easy and efficient routes to ask advice from consultant colleagues - but getting a complicated list of instructions isn't appreciated, and nor is having our referrals rejected with the offer of 'guidance' instead.
doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
loading . . .
Helen Salisbury: New incentives to ask for advice and guidance
The waiting list for NHS hospital appointments currently sits at 7.4 million, with three million patients waiting more than 18 weeks.1 Reducing unnecessary hospital visits is clearly one way of helpin...
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r754
0
14
7
reposted by
Chris Parker
John McGrane
8 months ago
Good luck to all clinical oncology SpRs sitting their FRCR part 2 exams Some tips in
@simplyoncology.bsky.social
episodes 9&10 from FRCR examiners👇
@rcradiologists.bsky.social
www.buzzsprout.com/2342317/epis...
loading . . .
Episode 9: In the Clinic - Demystifying the FRCR part 2 exam with the examiners! - Simply Oncology
Calling all oncology SpRs and their trainers!!The FRCR part 2 exam is a rite of passage every clinical oncology trainee in the UK has to complete to become a consultant.We talk to Dr Paul Hatfield (le...
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2342317/episodes/15380102
0
8
3
reposted by
Chris Parker
Katharine Hayhoe
8 months ago
Amazing! My free Talking Climate newsletter -- that shares good news, not so good news, and something you can do about climate change every week -- has almost at 20,000 subscribers from 151 countries around the world! (Plus 109k on LI, 5k on IG/Threads and 15k on email) Join:
www.talkingclimate.ca
12
422
70
reposted by
Chris Parker
Helen Salisbury
9 months ago
Will we miss NHS England? Possibly not but reorganisations take time and energy and 'reform' often just means cuts.
doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
loading . . .
Helen Salisbury: Goodbye to NHS England
After a flurry of resignations by NHS England’s (NHSE) top brass in the past few weeks—and while commentators and staff were still busy digesting the announcement of a 50% reduction in head count at t...
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r524
9
65
28
reposted by
Chris Parker
National Prostate Cancer Audit
9 months ago
More details about the NPCA can be found here
buff.ly/4kiLhxy
and reports
buff.ly/4klANxy
and publications
buff.ly/4kn1HF1
. Enquiries can be made to
[email protected]
. Closing date 31st March 2025. Please share widely
@alison-tree.bsky.social
@natcan-news.bsky.social
@prostateukprofs.bsky.social
loading . . .
National Prostate Cancer Audit
https://buff.ly/4kiLhxy
0
1
2
reposted by
Chris Parker
National Prostate Cancer Audit
9 months ago
If the answer to these questions is yes, look no further! The National Prostate Cancer Audit (NPCA) is recruiting a Clinical Fellow to work with our large and detailed outcome-linked dataset to undertake research for patient benefit. Apply here
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMB374/c...
loading . . .
Clinical Fellow for the National Prostate Cancer Audit at The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMB374/clinical-fellow-for-the-national-prostate-cancer-audit
1
3
2
reposted by
Chris Parker
National Prostate Cancer Audit
9 months ago
Do you want to help strengthen NHS cancer services & reduce variation in prostate cancer care? Are you a clinical oncological or urological trainee looking to pursue an MD or PhD with an expert clinical/audit team at the National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre (NATCAN)
buff.ly/4hW4zHz
?
1
6
6
reposted by
Chris Parker
Katharine Hayhoe
over 1 year ago
My online life as a climate scientist ⬇️
add a skeleton here at some point
14
905
184
reposted by
Chris Parker
UK Health Alliance on Climate Change
9 months ago
"How do you think health professionals as a group might best respond to the climate and nature crisis, which is becoming rapidly worse" Part 2 of our interview with Pat Hart, a GP sent to prison for a year for climate activism
ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/pa...
@richardswsmith.bsky.social
loading . . .
Part 2: An interview with Pat Hart, a GP sent to prison for a year for climate activism - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change
The first part of this interview has already been published (link below). We went ahead and published the first part of the interview because of the delay and limitations in getting responses by email...
https://ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/part-2-an-interview-with-pat-hart-a-gp-sent-to-prison-for-a-year-for-climate-activism/
0
4
4
reposted by
Chris Parker
Trisha Elliott
10 months ago
Dr Sarah Benn, retired GP, gets a mention in this week’s
@bmj.com
. A prison sentence and suspension from the Medical Register, are the consequences for her climate activism.
#ClimateCrisis
#MedSky
2
7
2
reposted by
Chris Parker
Sarah Finch
10 months ago
I am taking the flight free challenge! Could you join me?
#FlightFree2025
@flightfreeuk.bsky.social
www.flightfree.co.uk
loading . . .
Flight Free UK
Fight climate change: make the pledge to be flight free in 2025
https://www.flightfree.co.uk
5
20
12
reposted by
Chris Parker
Ananya Choudhury
10 months ago
#PEACE3
confirmed efficacy of combo of
#Enzalutamide
&
#Ra223
. For any treatment, safety & toxicity equally important. Read our recommendations on use of bone protection
@eortc.bsky.social
@mcrcnews.bsky.social
@ccparker.bsky.social
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
loading . . .
Decrease in Fracture Rate with Mandatory Bone-protecting Agents in the EORTC 1333/PEACE-3 Trial Comparing Radium-223 Combined with Enzalutamide Versus Enzalutamide Alone: A Safety Analysis
Bone health is central to the management of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). International guidelines recommend …
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0302283824027477
1
10
4
reposted by
Chris Parker
NEJM.org
10 months ago
Editorial: Infrequent Zoledronate — Small Individual Gain, Larger Population Gain
nej.md/4hgR1Wh
0
4
3
reposted by
Chris Parker
Stuart McDonald
11 months ago
The CMI has released its quarterly analysis of death rates in England and Wales, covering Q4 2024. Based on death registrations, death rates in 2024 were are a record low, slightly better than the previous best year on record, 2019. Death rates were 4% lower than 2023, a significant improvement.
2
25
9
reposted by
Chris Parker
Stuart McDonald
11 months ago
Death rates fell for all age groups between 2023 and 2024, but trends are very different for different age groups. Death rates for younger adults remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic. Meanwhile older groups have seen significant mortality improvement.
www.actuaries.org.uk/system/files...
0
18
2
reposted by
Chris Parker
Tatiana Prowell, MD
11 months ago
#Medsky
#OncSky
Did you know that for sedentary people 1-2 min bursts of activity (VILPA, vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity) like running for the bus or racing up a couple flights of stairs for a forgotten item is assoc w/ reduced risk of cancer & mortality?
go.nature.com/4fVAh5P
loading . . .
Even a small dose of physical activity can be good medicine
Nature Medicine - Studies from wearables show that even small doses of physical activity provide health benefits; guidelines should be updated to reflect this.
https://go.nature.com/4fVAh5P
2
79
30
reposted by
Chris Parker
Ananya Choudhury
11 months ago
We have a
#ClinOnc
#ACL
in Manchester. Get in touch, come & join us
@mcrcnews.bsky.social
@ukecrc.bsky.social
@oncocook.bsky.social
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/internal/Job...
loading . . .
NIHR Clinical Lecturer:Oxford Road
https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/internal/Job/JobDetail?JobId=31245
0
9
7
reposted by
Chris Parker
Is It A Bike Lane?
11 months ago
This thread is for non-electric cyclists, or non-cyclists, who are e-curious or just don't see the point yet Why is it that so many people are riding e-bikes now? After 10,000km on mine, let me explain what you may be missing out on: 1/15
7
86
48
reposted by
Chris Parker
Gerry Hanna
11 months ago
Controversial paper just out in the
@thelancet.bsky.social
Study of population-health impact of funding new drugs recommended by the NHS England’s NICE body during 2000–20: ➡️New drugs resulted cost £75·1 billion ➡️net loss of approximately 1·25 million QALYs
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
loading . . .
Population-health impact of new drugs recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in England during 2000–20: a retrospective analysis
During 2000–20, NHS coverage of new drugs displaced more population health than it generated. Our results highlight the inherent trade-offs between individuals who directly benefit from new drugs and those who forgo health due to the reallocation of resources towards new drugs.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2824%2902352-3/fulltext
0
11
7
reposted by
Chris Parker
The Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference
11 months ago
Pelvic regional control with 25Gy in 5 fractions in SBRT for high risk prostate cancer Prophylactic pelvic irradiation w/ 25Gy/5f provided excellent regional control in high-risk
#prostateCancer
treated w/SBRT
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
loading . . .
Pelvic regional control with 25Gy in 5 fractions in SBRT for high risk prostate cancer: Pooled prospective outcomes from the SHARP consortium
To evaluate the efficacy of 25Gy/5# prophylactic pelvic nodal irradiation for regional control during stereotactic radiotherapy (SBRT) for high risk p…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360301624037738
0
12
7
reposted by
Chris Parker
Tom Roques
11 months ago
Great opportunity to shape the future of clinical oncology via the RCR by joining Faculty Board. Applications close Jan 5.
rcr.ac.uk/elected-roles/…
loading . . .
https://rcr.ac.uk/elected-roles/…
0
2
2
reposted by
Chris Parker
Dr Steve Taylor
11 months ago
Doctors leaving NHS Workforce Plan is based on importing more Drs than UK trained Drs leaving This means a loss of experience, UK training, understanding of the NHS, knowledge There is nothing wrong with IMGs & without them the NHS would collapse, but the loss of talent is failing us all
#Medsky
10
96
47
A must-read for anyone with an interest in NHS whistleblowers. Shocking but highly readable, culminating in a surgeon being struck off, but only after many patients harmed
#medsky
#prostatecancer
#nhs
11 months ago
1
12
4
reposted by
Chris Parker
Brent Toderian
11 months ago
“The long-term health benefits didn’t stop there: commuter cycling was also linked to a 24% reduced risk of cardiovascular hospitalizations, a 51% lower risk of dying from cancer, and improved mental health, as measured by fewer prescriptions for anxiety and depression.” Via
@momentummag.bsky.social
loading . . .
If you bike to work, you live longer, new study confirms
If you’re looking for an affordable and accessible way to live longer, skip the pricey wellness retreats and quirky biohacks—just bike to work.
https://momentummag.com/if-you-bike-to-work-you-live-longer-new-study-confirms/
17
555
213
reposted by
Chris Parker
Alison Tree
11 months ago
We are looking for a new consultant colleague at The Royal Marsden Sutton. You too could have the joy of working with
@ccparker.bsky.social
and many other wonderful people. You might even get to meet
@asharpmedonc.bsky.social
!
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
loading . . .
Job Advert
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9282-24-1186?keyword=Clinical%20oncology&language=en
1
11
8
We are looking for a consultant clinical oncologist to do prostate cancer at the Royal Marsden. Happy to discuss.
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
loading . . .
Job Advert
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9282-24-1186?keyword=Clinical%20oncology&language=en
11 months ago
0
2
0
reposted by
Chris Parker
Nima Sharifi MD
12 months ago
My heart sank when I heard the news that Felix Feng has passed away. Felix was such a gentle and uplifting force for so many of us who work in the same field - and for anyone he touched. Although he has left us, his impact will be felt forever.
ow.ly/Uc3H50TSBiC
loading . . .
I just helped save a life
You can save one, too. Donate now.
https://ow.ly/Uc3H50TSBiC
2
26
8
This sounds like wise advice to me: Why You Need a News Vacation
open.substack.com/pub/davideps...
loading . . .
Why You Need a News Vacation
We're not made for 24/7 feeds of catastrophe
https://open.substack.com/pub/davidepstein/p/why-you-need-a-news-vacation?r=1xfr1c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
12 months ago
0
2
0
reposted by
Chris Parker
Christian Gratzke
12 months ago
Editor's Choice of the Week: The Highest Grade Group Does Not Drive the Risk of Recurrence when Systematic and MRI-targeted Biopsies are Discordant by
@vickersbiostats.bsky.social
et al in
@eururolfocus.bsky.social
Read the full article here:
buff.ly/4fS0sv9
#UroSoMe
#EditorsChoice
0
10
3
reposted by
Chris Parker
Helen Salisbury
12 months ago
@drdavidnicholl.bsky.social
gives a cautious welcome to the Leng review and offers sympathy to Wes Streeting over the mess he inherited regarding physician associates
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/health/...
loading . . .
Vital independent review of physicians and anaesthesia associates announced
The Wes Streeting review announcement into physician and anaesthesia associates by Professor Gillian Leng can be cautiously welcomed
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/health/vital-independent-review-of-physicians-and-anaesthesia-associates-announced/
2
30
8
reposted by
Chris Parker
William Oh, MD
about 1 year ago
#ProstateCancer
screening is complicated. Unfortunately, recommendations re: screening are confusing--to the population, to those at high risk, and to physicians, as well. Can we better coordinate our guidelines among major cancer organizations?
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
loading . . .
How Can Guidelines Give Clearer Guidance on Prostate Cancer Screening?
This Viewpoint explores how guideline groups can come together to agree on a framework that produces clear and unified recommendations.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2824195
2
14
5
Credit to the investigators for a new RCT of a rectal spacer prior to prostate RT. Excess early safety events from spacer insertion and fewer later events from RT toxicity. Overall, no difference in QoL. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.07.2145
#oncosky
about 1 year ago
2
9
2
reposted by
Chris Parker
DSP💙#🟦🎗️✡️
about 1 year ago
@eschattner.bsky.social
Hi Elaine, it's good to see you here. We've got a Cancer Feed that you can tag with
#oncosky
& add it here:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
There's also a health professional oncology Starter Pack by
@valdesan.bsky.social
that I'm sure you'll be added & you'll find many 🐦friends
add a skeleton here at some point
0
2
1
reposted by
Chris Parker
The Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference
about 1 year ago
Industry Announcement: CAPItello281 Phase III Source AstraZeneca Capivasertib combined with/ADT improved rPFS in PTEN-deficient met hormone-sensitive
#ProstateCancer
Vs abiraterone & ADT w/placebo OS data immature, early indications suggest potential OS benefit
www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre...
loading . . .
Truqap combination in PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in radiographic progression-free survival...
https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2024/truqap-improved-rpfs-in-advanced-prostate-cancer.html
0
8
4
PEACE-1 trial of prostate radiotherapy in mHSPC. Improvement in rPFS when used in addition to ADT and abiraterone. Medsky. Oncsky.
about 1 year ago
1
26
10
Load more
feeds!
log in