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Mark your calendars! Please tune in Tuesday, March 3rd @ 8PM ET for our next #AYACSM chat!

Pan-Canadian research team dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer and their families In 2022, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) launched a $23 million team-grant opportunity to support the establishment of a national pediatric cancer consortium that would change the wa...

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#BCSM #BTSM #AYACSM #GYNCSM @healthsciences.mcgill.ca

Q4: What do you wish you knew more about – in terms of #SocialMedia use? #AYACSM

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A3: I hope to rebuild the #AYACSM community here. We used to have really active chats and I hope that if everyone who takes part can tell others who may be interested about it, then maybe through snowballing we could build it to better than ever before!!!

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Q3: What do you hope to accomplish using #SocialMedia over the next year? #AYACSM

Always. 🤣

This is true and how to reach different members of our community. Finding spaces that "feel safe" and also have good engagement! #AYACSM

It definitely is. And some of us (me) are not comfortable on camera. #AYACSM

A2. Did we get ahead of ourselves again? The biggest challenge is figuring out what #SocialMedia platform our community is on. #AYACSM

Q2: What challenges have you faced recently in using #SocialMedia for #AYACancer/ #Cancer advocacy?

#AYACSM #LCSM #BTSM #BCSM #GYNCSM

It really is. I feel like the next gen of AYAs might be on TikTok as preference seems to have shifted to short videos instead of short written messages. But I haven't done the research. #AYACSM

I low key miss those days. #AYACSM

This is true! It has always been really important for us to go to where our community is! These days, it is harder to find our community members than back when there were just 2/3 social media platforms #AYACSM

That is so kind of you. Thank you. #AYACSM

A1. I've been MIA on social media for the last year. In the past, I would say connecting with our community because social media is often the heartbeat of those we serve. #AYACSM

Q1: It’s February!!

In the past half of a decade, the majority of our #AYACSM advocacy, programming and research activities have involved the use of #SocialMedia

In your work – What benefits have you had come from using #SocialMedia in the past year? #AYACSM

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Yeah, 2025 was kind of rough. #AYACSM

Reminder to anyone viewing the chat or catching up at a later date: If you'd like to receive email notifications about the #AYACSM chats and a calendar invite/reminder - please send me your address and I will add you to the growing list!

Started my masters in Sep -3 days after finishing undergrad. Left SLC on Dec 31. Also got divorced. So that's why I've been MIA lately lol. But glad to be back with my community. #AYACSM

It's nice to see you too! Glad you could join us tonight. #AYACSM

Emily K. Drake
#Halifax, #NovaScotia
#AYACSM co-founder and #AYACancer researcher
Assistant Professor @mountallison.bsky.social
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Hi everyone. I'm Chris and I was dx'd in 2008. Founder of Concierge for Hope - an AYA nonprofit. Currently living in Philly and working on my master's in nonprofit management. #AYACSM

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Tonight, we will be talking about living in a digital world! #AYACSM

Let’s start off with introductions – What is your name? Where are you based? Why are you here? Tell us a bit about yourself! Post #AYACSM if you’re only here to listen.

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We assume that all posts shared during #AYACSM express your own personal opinions and not those of your employer/organization (unless specified) – same for mine too! #AYACSM

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For those of you new to #AYACSM this month, we normally gather for a live chat at 8pm ET on the first Tuesday of the month. We discuss topics that are relevant and timely for those advocating for #AYACancer patients.

All are welcome to the #AYACSM (Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Societal Movement) #SkyChat starting now!

#OncSky #HPM #HCSM #BTSM #BCSM #AYACancer #HealthCare

Our #AYACSM chats are normally for advocates involved in the adolescent and young adult cancer societal movement – but anyone can join. An advocate is anyone who speaks, writes or in other ways actively supports the AYA cancer movement as a whole #AYACSM

We’re so glad to have you with us this evening! Be sure to post along using: #AYACSM

#AYACSM was co-founded and has been maintained over the past eleven years by @ekdrake.bsky.social and @ukfann00.bsky.social! It is powered by my research lab, Drake Lab!

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Welcome to the 2nd #AYACSM (Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Societal Movement) #SkyChat of 2026! This year we are celebrating 12 YEARS OF #AYACSM CHATS!!