🗓️Tomorrow, 4th Oct, is the world's 1st Salivary Gland Cancer Awareness Day. The theme “One Community, One Cause: Standing Together in Solidarity for Positive Change” highlights the power of unity. We @icon-lshtm.bsky.social stand together with www.salivaryglandcancer.uk 🙌 🌟 #SalivaryGlandCancerDay

🌟Excited to be attending an event in Ipswich tomorrow, organised by #Community Action Suffolk and the Integrated Care Academy on tackling #cancer #inequalities. Grateful for the opportunity to talk about how we @icon-lshtm.bsky.social involve and engage with patients and the public in our research.

🌟Agreed! This beautifully layered and honest film touches on so many themes, it will be of interest to everyone, not just those interested in #cancer #publichealth #history... We @icon-lshtm.bsky.social highly recommend the chance to see this screening and special Q&A @berthadochouse.bsky.social 📽️👇

📽️ If you missed the London premiere we hosted @lshtm.bsky.social in February here's another chance to watch this fascinating and beautifully crafted documentary film on the big screen 🎦: 'Burkitt' screening and Q&A at @berthadochouse.bsky.social Sept 13th at 3:30pm 🗓️ dochouse.org/event/burkitt/

Find out more about LSHTM research, events and people by following our centres, projects & groups 👇 Welcoming @icon-lshtm.bsky.social & @piru-lshtm.bsky.social to BlueSky! 🎉👏 #PublicHealth go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

Last week, our Research Degree student Koki Shimizu attended the EHA Congress in Milan 🇮🇹🤝 He presented his poster on “Socioeconomic inequalities in acute myeloid leukaemia treatment in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ”— shedding light on the impact of social factors in cancer care. 👏

2️⃣ weeks ago, our Project Administrator Nikolina Pajic attended @usemydata.bsky.social’s National Patient Data Day, where she networked & gained valuable insights into Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE). Our Advisory Group member, Richard Stephens, also attended the event.

🚨New review led by @lshtm.bsky.social researchers @wendesafari.bsky.social & @camaringe.bsky.social, funded by @cancerresearchuk.org, reveals key missed opportunities in tackling cancer inequalities. Most interventions focus narrowly on screening, missing broader systemic issues. 👉 bit.ly/44d1Tk8

A recent study led by Dr Suping Ling reveals that breast cancer survivors from England’s most deprived areas face a 29% higher risk of developing a second primary cancer compared to those from affluent regions. Read more👇 bit.ly/3EVvrbK

A recent @lshtm.bsky.social study led by Dr Ananya Malhotra examines how different immunotherapy treatments impact quality of life for advanced lung cancer patients over 18 months. Findings highlight the need for a more personalised approach to care. 🔗 bit.ly/43FYPx5

Celebrating International Women and Girls in Science🌍 From India to the UK, Dr Ananya shares her journey in STEM—the challenges, triumphs, & opportunities that shaped her career. A powerful reminder of why representation matters in science. 👇 bit.ly/410n4n0

It’s #WorldCancerDay! We’re highlighting insights from our Honorary members, who are driving meaningful change in cancer research and treatment. Read our latest blog to learn👇 🔗 bit.ly/3Em0vS5 Check the thread 🧵 for key excerpts! #UnitedByUnique