Stacey Marjerrison, MD
@staceymarj.bsky.social
Pediatric oncologist & researcher at McMaster, advocate, explorer, cyclist, food lover & mama. She/her. Opinions are mine.
https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/marjersl
https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/marjersl
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Achieving Language Justice in Pediatric Hematology‐Oncology: A Multinational Perspective for Language‐Concordant Equitable Patient‐ and Family‐Centered Care and Research Inclusion
Language-discordant healthcare encounters—when the patient/caregiver and clinician are not able to communicate directly in the patient's/caregiver's preferred language—are associated with worse quali...
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Excited to see this collaborative work published @jennyruizmd.bsky.social & team! In #HamOnt @macupediatrics.bsky.social many of our families need language support.
doi.org/10.1002/pbc....
doi.org/10.1002/pbc....
This is amazing news! I can’t wait to see how we will integrate this into care! (Read the whole thread)!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This is amazing news! I can’t wait to see how we will integrate this into care! (Read the whole thread)!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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🧡 Join the Access Indigenous Research Circle Workshop at #CCRC2025!
📅 Sun, Nov 2 | 🕐 12:15 PM MT
A space for Indigenous-led dialogue on research, healing, and community. ccra-acrc.ca/conference/p...
#IndigenousHealth #C17Council #PediatricCancer
📅 Sun, Nov 2 | 🕐 12:15 PM MT
A space for Indigenous-led dialogue on research, healing, and community. ccra-acrc.ca/conference/p...
#IndigenousHealth #C17Council #PediatricCancer
ccra-acrc.ca
October 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🧡 Join the Access Indigenous Research Circle Workshop at #CCRC2025!
📅 Sun, Nov 2 | 🕐 12:15 PM MT
A space for Indigenous-led dialogue on research, healing, and community. ccra-acrc.ca/conference/p...
#IndigenousHealth #C17Council #PediatricCancer
📅 Sun, Nov 2 | 🕐 12:15 PM MT
A space for Indigenous-led dialogue on research, healing, and community. ccra-acrc.ca/conference/p...
#IndigenousHealth #C17Council #PediatricCancer
Grateful to have been able to look up to this amazing woman who demonstrated you could follow your passion, teach the world and advocate for change while leading with empathy, grace and kindness
Jane Goodall, conservationist and chimpanzee researcher, dead at 91 | CBC News
Jane Goodall, the world-famous primatologist, activist and environmentalist whose discoveries about chimpanzees forever changed what it means to be human, has died at 91.
www.cbc.ca
October 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Grateful to have been able to look up to this amazing woman who demonstrated you could follow your passion, teach the world and advocate for change while leading with empathy, grace and kindness
We need sustained federal funding for #childhoodcancer in Canada
@access-acces.bsky.social @c17council.bsky.social
@access-acces.bsky.social @c17council.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We need sustained federal funding for #childhoodcancer in Canada
@access-acces.bsky.social @c17council.bsky.social
@access-acces.bsky.social @c17council.bsky.social
When families face #childhoodcancer it can be so difficult to take in everything you’re hearing. For #FirstNations families, it can be much worse. That’s why the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario helped create this video youtu.be/_Sekbve94lk
Childhood Cancer: A Guide for First Nations Communities
YouTube video by POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario)
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
When families face #childhoodcancer it can be so difficult to take in everything you’re hearing. For #FirstNations families, it can be much worse. That’s why the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario helped create this video youtu.be/_Sekbve94lk
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Please take the time to read my latest on the lessons we can learn from those who resisted the Nazis. What was the spark that separated those who resisted from those who went along with tyranny?
We need to learn how to build resistance in this dark age.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/be-that-gu...
We need to learn how to build resistance in this dark age.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/be-that-gu...
Be That Guy — Lessons In Resistance
"Remember sitting in history, thinking: If I was alive then, I would've… You're alive now.
charlieangus.substack.com
July 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Please take the time to read my latest on the lessons we can learn from those who resisted the Nazis. What was the spark that separated those who resisted from those who went along with tyranny?
We need to learn how to build resistance in this dark age.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/be-that-gu...
We need to learn how to build resistance in this dark age.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/be-that-gu...
Be kind to each other and keep strong in these unprecedented times.
June 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Be kind to each other and keep strong in these unprecedented times.
Reposted by Stacey Marjerrison, MD
Canada has human rights obligations under Jordan’s Principle and recent delays and clawbacks are keeping First Nations and Inuit children in poverty and less healthy than non-Indigenous children. This is a national emergency must be treated with the urgency it deserves.
www.leahgazan.ca/jp_letter
www.leahgazan.ca/jp_letter
NDP MPs Idlout and Gazan call for an emergency debate on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s order on Jordan’s Principle
MP for Winnipeg Centre
www.leahgazan.ca
May 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Canada has human rights obligations under Jordan’s Principle and recent delays and clawbacks are keeping First Nations and Inuit children in poverty and less healthy than non-Indigenous children. This is a national emergency must be treated with the urgency it deserves.
www.leahgazan.ca/jp_letter
www.leahgazan.ca/jp_letter
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Now that the election is done, it's time to regain momentum and keep the commitment to #pharmacare.
Op-ed by @danyaalraza.com and I in the @hilltimes.com. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Op-ed by @danyaalraza.com and I in the @hilltimes.com. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Time to make more pharmacare deals after election stalled momentum
Before the campaign, Ottawa secured agreements with only four jurisdictions: Manitoba, British Columbia, Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
www.hilltimes.com
May 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Now that the election is done, it's time to regain momentum and keep the commitment to #pharmacare.
Op-ed by @danyaalraza.com and I in the @hilltimes.com. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Op-ed by @danyaalraza.com and I in the @hilltimes.com. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Reposted by Stacey Marjerrison, MD
Did you know that the lives of 1.8 million children within low- and middle-income countries could be saved if they had the same access to resources as the richest 20% of the population in their countries?
Learn more: bit.ly/43f3YLY
Learn more: bit.ly/43f3YLY
May 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Did you know that the lives of 1.8 million children within low- and middle-income countries could be saved if they had the same access to resources as the richest 20% of the population in their countries?
Learn more: bit.ly/43f3YLY
Learn more: bit.ly/43f3YLY
Reposted by Stacey Marjerrison, MD
In the world of pediatric oncology, hope often hinges on access.
The STEP-1 program, a national initiative supported by ACCESS, aims to dismantle these barriers by ensuring that no child is denied a potentially life-saving clinical trial due to distance or cost.
Read story here: ow.ly/laFs50VIOQo
The STEP-1 program, a national initiative supported by ACCESS, aims to dismantle these barriers by ensuring that no child is denied a potentially life-saving clinical trial due to distance or cost.
Read story here: ow.ly/laFs50VIOQo
May 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In the world of pediatric oncology, hope often hinges on access.
The STEP-1 program, a national initiative supported by ACCESS, aims to dismantle these barriers by ensuring that no child is denied a potentially life-saving clinical trial due to distance or cost.
Read story here: ow.ly/laFs50VIOQo
The STEP-1 program, a national initiative supported by ACCESS, aims to dismantle these barriers by ensuring that no child is denied a potentially life-saving clinical trial due to distance or cost.
Read story here: ow.ly/laFs50VIOQo
Dr Kaitlyn Howden our PedsHemeOnc fellow @macupediatrics.bsky.social presented her important work using #PROMs for oral vs IV chemo in #childhoodcancer #neuroonc low grade glioma
May 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Dr Kaitlyn Howden our PedsHemeOnc fellow @macupediatrics.bsky.social presented her important work using #PROMs for oral vs IV chemo in #childhoodcancer #neuroonc low grade glioma
Reposted by Stacey Marjerrison, MD
today is the National Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. I created this mini guide as a resource to increase awareness, share education, and provide links to resources to get involved.
#MMIW #MMIR #NoMoreStolenRelatives
#MMIW #MMIR #NoMoreStolenRelatives
May 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
today is the National Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. I created this mini guide as a resource to increase awareness, share education, and provide links to resources to get involved.
#MMIW #MMIR #NoMoreStolenRelatives
#MMIW #MMIR #NoMoreStolenRelatives
Reposted by Stacey Marjerrison, MD
Alberta First Nations issue cease and desist order against Danielle Smith's attempt to create a national unity crisis. Alberta is on treaty lands.
Those treaties were signed 30 years before Alberta became a province.
Those treaties were signed 30 years before Alberta became a province.
May 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Alberta First Nations issue cease and desist order against Danielle Smith's attempt to create a national unity crisis. Alberta is on treaty lands.
Those treaties were signed 30 years before Alberta became a province.
Those treaties were signed 30 years before Alberta became a province.
Reposted by Stacey Marjerrison, MD
Hot off the press 🗞️
The latest issue of the ACCESS Newsletter is here, packed with top stories you wouldn't want to miss!
Read full ACCESS Newsletter here: ow.ly/kqlP50VJ0bS
#PediatricCancer #CancerCare
The latest issue of the ACCESS Newsletter is here, packed with top stories you wouldn't want to miss!
Read full ACCESS Newsletter here: ow.ly/kqlP50VJ0bS
#PediatricCancer #CancerCare
April 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Hot off the press 🗞️
The latest issue of the ACCESS Newsletter is here, packed with top stories you wouldn't want to miss!
Read full ACCESS Newsletter here: ow.ly/kqlP50VJ0bS
#PediatricCancer #CancerCare
The latest issue of the ACCESS Newsletter is here, packed with top stories you wouldn't want to miss!
Read full ACCESS Newsletter here: ow.ly/kqlP50VJ0bS
#PediatricCancer #CancerCare
I’m mostly happy about the election results but I’m sad that instead of Matthew Green, a tireless community advocate who cared deeply about Hamilton, people have elected Aslam Rana, a TMU professor who lives in Mississauga and plans to move here “first thing.”
April 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Reposted by Stacey Marjerrison, MD
A new study showing decreased survival rates among pediatric cancer patients in conflict-regions highlights a need for novel multidisciplinary interventions to confront the challenges associated with political instability and violent conflict.
Read more: ow.ly/qNpp50VrZmf
Read more: ow.ly/qNpp50VrZmf
March 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
A new study showing decreased survival rates among pediatric cancer patients in conflict-regions highlights a need for novel multidisciplinary interventions to confront the challenges associated with political instability and violent conflict.
Read more: ow.ly/qNpp50VrZmf
Read more: ow.ly/qNpp50VrZmf
Reposted by Stacey Marjerrison, MD
McMaster Child Health Research Day welcomed 400+ participants, 160+ studies, 8 departments, & a breadth of research from basic science to AI, impacts of Covid, climate change & everything in between. Our research community is prolific & impactful, and it was a pleasure to celebrate & learn together.
March 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
McMaster Child Health Research Day welcomed 400+ participants, 160+ studies, 8 departments, & a breadth of research from basic science to AI, impacts of Covid, climate change & everything in between. Our research community is prolific & impactful, and it was a pleasure to celebrate & learn together.
So thrilled to have @drcchambers.bsky.social join us for the keynote @macupediatrics.bsky.social #MCHRD today - sharing insights on how to turn our work into change that can impact care
March 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
So thrilled to have @drcchambers.bsky.social join us for the keynote @macupediatrics.bsky.social #MCHRD today - sharing insights on how to turn our work into change that can impact care
Reposted by Stacey Marjerrison, MD
Canada now has a national school food program now that all provinces and territories have inked funding deals with Ottawa, by @davemcginn.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
@chsfcanada.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
@chsfcanada.bsky.social
All provinces and territories join Ottawa’s national school food program
Advocates say the program is a crucial step in supporting students and help families struggling with rising food costs
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Canada now has a national school food program now that all provinces and territories have inked funding deals with Ottawa, by @davemcginn.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
@chsfcanada.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
@chsfcanada.bsky.social
Important message from ACCESS - the Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium
March 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Important message from ACCESS - the Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium
Devestating
NEW: The NIH has begun terminating grants for active projects studying gender identity, DEI, environmental justice, climate change, among other topics.
At least 16 termination letters have already been sent — and hundreds more are coming, people inside NIH tell me.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
At least 16 termination letters have already been sent — and hundreds more are coming, people inside NIH tell me.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exclusive: NIH to terminate hundreds of active research grants
Studies that touch on LGBT+ health, gender identity and DEI in the biomedical workforce could be terminated, according to documents obtained by Nature.
www.nature.com
March 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Devestating
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The world feels like a rapidly unravelling dystopia. Everyone is being threatened at once so we all retreat to protect our self interest, and ignore the way others are being threatened. We need to still stand up for each other, together.
Reminder: we are being trained not to care about other people. It underlines the attacks on migrants, on DEI, on trans youth, on so-called "wokeness."
Sure there are legitimate critiques but this is not about critiques. It's about supercharging capitalism's culture of uncare.
Sure there are legitimate critiques but this is not about critiques. It's about supercharging capitalism's culture of uncare.
March 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The world feels like a rapidly unravelling dystopia. Everyone is being threatened at once so we all retreat to protect our self interest, and ignore the way others are being threatened. We need to still stand up for each other, together.