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Emily McIntosh

@mcintose.bsky.social

PhD in Biomechanics. Patient advocate. Diehard Leafs fan. Trying to survive brain cancer and make an impact along the way.

56 Followers  |  108 Following  |  14 Posts  |  Joined: 21.11.2024  |  1.7389

Latest posts by mcintose.bsky.social on Bluesky

Done just in time for the hockey game. Go Leafs go!

31.03.2025 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A4. AI poses opportunities and challenges.

I think by amplifying leaders in the field, @btsmchat can try to improve algorithms and get knowledge to where it's needed.

#BTSM

30.03.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Resource for Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumour Patients Asking questions is tremendously difficult until you actually know the diagnosis and have a bit of a background. That is why I made this resource for newly diagnosed individuals. Please share it wi…

A3. After going through my own diagnosis and advocating for others, I made this resource to try to guide early decision-making. (Not saying it's the "best" but I created the resource that I wished I'd had at the beginning and I'm hoping it helps others). #BTSM

mcinsite.wordpress.com/2022/05/04/r...

30.03.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Please try to remember to include #BTSM in all of your responses so that everyone can see your responses!

30.03.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

*A2

30.03.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#BTSM
a) Publications, researchers, or folks with lived experience (and obviously my docs!)

B) if it provides a solid rationale for making a treatment decision

C) if it is published or being discussed (on social media) by leaders in the field

30.03.2025 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Steve! Great to have you here! #btsm

30.03.2025 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly! @stuartselby.bsky.social brilliantly coined the expression :)
#btsm

30.03.2025 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A1. Echoing what everyone else is saying! Research, clinical trials, translational work. #BTSM

30.03.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Emily from Ontario πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦. Gr 4 astro patient, patient advocate, and #BTSM organizing committee member.

Here to see how it goes on Bluesky!

I'm in the... watch and wait (scan and plan πŸ˜‰) of recurence

30.03.2025 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ben Stetler Foundation is another that came to mind

30.03.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oops. Sorry, missed @dtsang.ca comments!

30.03.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ac2orn - advocacy for Canadian Childhood Oncology Research Network

30.03.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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⚠️ The first ever #BTSM #skychat will take place on March 30, 2025, 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET.
We sincerely hope the #bsky #braintumor community will continue to contribute to the more than a decade-long history of #btsm chats.
#oncsky #ayacsm #academicsky #medsky #cansky #neurooncology #neurosurgery

06.03.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Resource for Newly Diagnosed Brain Tumour Patients Asking questions is tremendously difficult until you actually know the diagnosis and have a bit of a background. That is why I made this resource for newly diagnosed individuals. Please share it wi…

mcinsite.wordpress.com/2022/05/04/r...

25.11.2024 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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