My latest blog has just gone live - themusingsofspu.com/blog/ This one’s about managing current side effects & a new section - ‘Explainers.’ @lizoriordan.bsky.social @breastcancernow.bsky.social @breastcancerchatww.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social

Oncology checkup today, and my doc ordered extra bloodwork I haven’t had before. I asked what it was. “Oh, this one tests for any evidence of cancer in your DNA to predict recurrence.” So that’s me updating the patient portal every 2 minutes until the results post… @thankscancer.bsky.social

A special shout out to M44's hero and Board member, Leanna House... otherwise known on social media as @ThanksCancer! Leanna rescued M44 today by donating enough money for us to buy a new (refurbished) desktop computer. Whew! Onward we GO! We are both relieved and grateful! THANKS, Leanna!

"Acknowledge our pain". Yes, 100%!

There are plenty of guides about “what not to say to someone with cancer” and while I fully agree with these (and have offered my own advice on this matter) I don’t want loved ones to feel too nervous about reaching out with clumsy words. Better to do that than not be there at all. #cansky

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So fucking true

When I was diagnosed I created a music playlist, naming it that. Listened to it every morning to start my day.

How many days where you nauseated on #Enhertu? (Taking all the meds. They help.) #Oncsky #CanSky #ThanksCancer #CancerBS

My radiologist told me Nov 7th 2024. Invasive ductal carcinoma stage 2 grade 2. Just had my DMX 1 month ago

Ah, l'm sorry you're going through this nonsense. If you don't follow @thankscancer.bsky.social , you really should. Great way to connect with smart and funny people dealing with cancer. Keep the faith.

Starts with Fuck Cancer 🤬

Yes, it’s good for the patients and staff. 😉

“This abrupt change in the way grants are funded will have devastating consequences on medical science...Many people will lose jobs, clinical trials will halt, and this will slow down progress toward cures for cancer and effective prevention of illness.” www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Swearing is an important tool in coping with cancer treatment and survivorship. #cansky #cancerBS

Cancer expectation: sick -> well Cancer reality: sick √﹀\_︿╱﹀╲/╲︿_/︺╲▁︹_/﹀\_︿╱▔︺\/\︹▁╱﹀▔╲︿_/︺▔╲▁︹_/﹀▔\⁄﹀\╱﹀▔︺\︹▁︿╱\╱﹀▔╲︿_/︺▔\︿╱\︿︹_/▔﹀\_︿╱▔︺\︹╱﹀▔╲︿_/︺▔\╱﹀╲▁︹_/﹀\_︿╱▔︺\︹▁︿⁄╲︿╱﹀╲ well-ish? #cansky #oncosky #oncsky

I’m so glad* I chose a career in federal grant applications and medical research reporting. *?

My MO told me to eat what I wanted/could. They know that calories are where it is at while you are fighting for your life.

Exactly. 2x cancer survivor here. Let the health team makes suggestions. It is difficult enough for someone undergoing treatment to find something they can keep down without people, even with good intentions, making them feel guilty.

Be thankful they are in your life and that's about it. #FuckCancer

My son just got news his cancer is in remission last month. As long as he was eating I didn’t care what it was. There is a lot of emotional and mental stress that accompanies this physical diagnosis. They are fighting to cope and survive, support but don’t judge.

We're lucky to get calories. 🫤

From the ThanksCancer mailbag: We are recruiting Female Cancer Survivors for SHAREonline! To learn more check out www.sharesurvivorship.com or email us at [email protected] #cansky #oncsky #oncosky

Update on World Cancer day! DOCETAXEL isn’t doing enough. Nothing is exploding but previous nodes are become more dense and some increasing. No bone or liver mets. So some gifts on National Cancer day but maybe also and ugly sweater. 😂 Switching to ENHERTU as I am also HERS2+. #ThanksCancer

Cancer Patient Almanac, Letter E: 💡Edema: Swelling or accumulation of fluid in a body part. I get it in my feet now. Fun! 💡Endoscope: There are better toys than this. 💡Excision: Surgical removal of a body part. Calf, lymph nodes. These are body parts. Your turn ⬇️ #thankscancer #oncosky #cansky

Cancer Patient Almanac, Letter F: 💡Fuck: Fuck. Fuck! Fuuuuuck. Fucking fucker. Fuck. 💡Fortitude: Strength through adversity. You're gonna fucking need it. Not to be mistaken with bravery. 💡Friends: You need them just as much as the word 'Fuck'. Your turn ⬇️ #thankscancer #cansky #oncosky

My oncologist agreed, no further treatment necessary. 🙌 #WorldCancerDay #ThanksCancer #cansky

Cancer Patient Almanac, Letter H: 💡Hell: Whether you feel like you're in it or want to give it, its presence is in cancer. 💡Hope: Dealing with this shit is meaningless without it. 💡Help: Support during the worst times is key. Don't be shy; call in your favors. Your turn ⬇️ #thankscancer #oncosky

Cancer Patient Almanac, Letter I: 💡Immunotherapy: Artificial stimulation of your immune system to fight cancer. 💡Indomitable: The adjective for your will, your spirit, your humanity, and your support. 💡Indigestion: To put it mildly - you will experience this. Your Turn ⬇️ #thankscancer #cansky

I’ve been on a media blackout which means I’ve also been minimally on socials. Curating them carefully. I am a former 20 year trauma therapist. #ThanksCancer Today I can read some about the NIH because of the meds I taking for a short period between scan and results appt. #ThanksCancer or not

So many more hours left in the day! Any minute I get yesterday’s scan results. Sitting in infusion center waiting to see ONC. Wonder what my present will be.

It’s World Cancer Day, and I got zero presents. That can’t be right. #cansky #oncosky #oncsky #cancerBS

Even the “easy cancer” is tough as fuck. #cansky #cancerBS … … … … … … … also there is no “easy cancer”.

Unless you are their oncologist, don’t tell cancer patients what to eat: #cansky #oncsky #oncosky www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAssh...

@thankscancer.bsky.social Oncologists asked for a PET Scan. Insurance denied and said a CT scan would be adequate. Just got the paperwork. PET imaging only supported for Stage 4 that spread to bones. I've had stage 4 breast cancer for 10+ years with Mets to my sternum and ribs for at least 5. 🤦‍♀️

I have to remind myself I’m not even a year post surgery to remove my cancer. I’m barely a year since my cancer was discovered. Giving myself grace has been the biggest hurdle for me to overcome, and I appreciate each and every single one of you on here 🫶🏻🫶🏻. #Oncsky #Medsky #Cansky

I’m thankful for my #Cansky folks on @bsky.app . I downloaded this app to start sharing my photos on anther platform and I quickly started to see a budding community of #cancer folks on here. I shared my story and got so much support and that’s SO vital to a newly diagnosed patient. 👇🏼👇🏼

Podium position for most inappropriate songs to put on in the radiotherapy machine? Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun! I'm not upset, but ...youngest in there the demographic will know it from hit status! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tPc... #cansky #oncosky - cap this? @thankscancer.bsky.social

Be sure to encourage the young people in your life to get checked for colorectal cancer, it's never too early. The oncology nurses at City of Hope tell me they see more and more young people there for treatment. Don't be one of them. #Cansky

Second cycle of chemo yesterday. Double my insulin but still a little high. No sleep because I was getting cramps in my legs all night. Not complaining, part of it. Today is another day. @thankscancer.bsky.social Made an older lady smile beside me with my shirt, love it

Currently on Lynparza after chemo radiation and mastectomy for brca1 breast cancer diagnosis at 35. Best ice cream is vanilla, because can change it into other flavors at a whim. Nothing to be proud of

In other news…Mand has a cold. Not a bigge for some but for me it means I won’t get to see her today for a cuppa and a chat. #cansky #oncsky #MetastaticCancer

Morning I believe we have finally reached the end of January . It’s been a long one at least to me . Thinking of those going through treatments; scans, waiting on results or just going through stuff . Sending a gentle hug #cansky#oncsky

How can we heal, when simply navigating the system of cancer treatment is traumatising in and of itself? #cansky #graphicmedicine 1/4