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Doctor of hematology-oncology. Canadian πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Patient advocate. Mom of boys. Runner. Avid reader fiction & non-fiction. Science-denial=autoblock. Opinions are my own.

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a man in a white shirt and tie is asking what is going on ? ALT: a man in a white shirt and tie is asking what is going on ?

Hey BC doctors.

It is not ok to charge palliative patients private pay fees for opioid prescriptions.

Like, ever.

This medication class is essential for quality of life. Changes in dosing are common & essential. Getting to the clinic when you are dying from eg cancer, can be complicated.

11.10.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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C.D.C. Layoffs Included 2 Top Measles Experts Amid Rising Cases

Get your MMR vaccine!

11.10.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.

11.10.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 13878    πŸ” 6172    πŸ’¬ 522    πŸ“Œ 400

That’s bonkers and clearly misguided. Population is aging; it doesn’t take much to conclude that hospital beds will need to increase.

11.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m going to borrow that word. Thank you!

11.10.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sask. man undergoes invasive medical procedures in hospital hallway due to overcapacity | CBC News Kay Roberts never imagined he would receive invasive medical treatment in a busy hallway. He spent four nights and five days on a stretch bed while experiencing confusion and other cognitive issues.

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11.10.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

I am the adult PTLD β€œexpert” in northern AB so I see them all and I see firsthand the devastating stress of cancer after life saving organ transplant. They feel scared and isolated. We need to support these patients better. 2 of my patients were in the audience. So special.πŸ’œ2/2

03.10.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last night was very special for me. I was invited to speak to kidney transplant pts about PTLD, aka lymphoma that develops as a result of the immunosuppressive meds for transplant. In lymphoma circles we brush it aside due to its rarity, but it’s a worry for organ transplant recipients. 1/2

03.10.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Manitoba's premier Wab Kinew at the Truth and Reconciliation powwow in Winnipeg πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

One day he might very well get voted in as the first indigenous Prime Minister.

02.10.2025 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 177    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 3
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Alberta records first measles death since outbreak Premature baby who contracted disease in utero has died, first death associated with provincial outbreak of nearly 2,000 cases

www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/378a168...

02.10.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AHS Update V241 of 2025! 2025-09-28 *NEW* AHS Update V241 (Of 2025!) - ICU - 192 of 224 (No Change) beds occupied or **86%** of beds are full.

Well.. Buckle up folks, because this is an UGLY AHS Update V241 tonight.. Hospital units closed for over 2,000 days.. OR's now closed until further notice.. Service downgrades.. ER Closures.. Here.. We... GO! open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh... /1

29.09.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4
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Β© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.

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26.09.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colleagues, politicians pay tribute to prominent Edmonton doctor killed in mountain biking accidentΒ  | CBC News An Edmonton intensive-care physician who became well known in Alberta for his insights into the challenges facing the health-care system during the COVID-19 pandemic, died in a cycling accident on Sun...

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26.09.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta justice minister told to legislate new safeguards, oversight of MAID | CBC News Alberta's justice minister has been directed to introduce new legislation on Medical Assistance in Dying, or MAID, that would give the government greater control and oversight of the program.

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26.09.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I’m helping raise money for Lymphoma Canada by participating in Laps around Lymphoma. Please consider donating any amount. πŸ’œ
secure.e2rm.com/p2p/fundrais...

20.09.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ACIP put out a new list of vaccine side effects today

COVID - 5G spy chip, obviously
MMRV - Makes a single tear run down the side of RFK Jr's face
Tdap - compulsion to use peoples' preferred pronouns
HepB - makes you allergic to child abusers
Shingles - rash that looks suspiciously like "ACAB"

19.09.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This excerpt from a Dog Man cartoon by Dav Pilkey shows Lil’ Petey’s robot 80-HD performing DNA testing to identify his grandfather.
β€œChunka chunka chunka- Ding!” is probably as much as most adults know about DNA testing. Improving science literacy has never been more urgent.

19.09.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CDC advisers appointed by RFK Jr. vote against MMRV shot for children under 4 Committee recommends against letting parents choose combined measles-mumps-rubella-varicella vaccine under age 4

www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

19.09.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COVID-19 on the upswing as concerns about Alberta's vaccine coverage linger | CBC News COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam in Alberta and health experts worry a more restrictive provincial vaccination campaign could lead to a more intense respiratory virus season.

Covid-19 on the increase in Alberta, the opposite of what the Premier claims #abpoli #abhealth www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

11.09.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 150    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 6
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Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."

11.09.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 84462    πŸ” 21096    πŸ’¬ 2310    πŸ“Œ 1827
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Let's talk about AB's HC workforce, a 🧡 :
The graph is for all of Canada, but this trend continues and is getting worse in AB.
Many reasons but key ones:
- "refocusing" has eliminated any ability for our province to do workforce planning. NO COORDINATED work being done
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11.09.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 5
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How to protect yourself from false health information spreading online | CBC News The Canadian Medical Association as well as provincial and territorial medical groups and other experts decry how false health information is "increasingly shaping public discourse, public beliefs, an...

www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

11.09.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta premier says new order banning school library books with sexual content coming soon | CBC News The Alberta government hit pause on its order for the removal of books with explicit sexual content from libraries, but the premier says the pause will be short lived.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

02.09.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why I Give Blood | The Tyee I’ve donated blood over 100 times. Here’s why you should start.

Why I Give Blood via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...

01.09.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know it's nearly Blood Cancer Awareness Month? Blood cancer accounts for almost 10% of cancer cases in the U.S. each year. Can we count on you to give to the IMF today to support us on our path to a cure for myeloma? https://fundraise.myeloma.org/campaign/699840/donate #KNOWMyeloma

29.08.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Popular Artificial Sweetener Could Sabotage Cancer Treatment, Study Warns Sucralose changes the gut microbiome, disrupts T cell activity, and reduces the effectiveness of immunotherapy. Sucralose is a widely used artificial sweetener for people aiming to cut calories or control...

Popular Artificial Sweetener Could Sabotage Cancer Treatment, Study Warns #Science #HealthandMedicine #Oncology #CancerResearch #ArtificialSweeteners #HealthScience

30.08.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Bernie Sanders: Kennedy Must Resign

Bernie Sanders: Kennedy Must Resign www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/o...

31.08.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Be careful not to confuse "The American Journal of Hematology" (a parasitic predatory journal) with the (legitimate) "American Journal of Hematology."

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