Heather D
@hldca.bsky.social
Looking forward to exploring the new neighbourhood! Living with metastatic breast cancer, these days I mostly putter and walk the dog.
I just learned that @anguspratt.bsky.social has passed. Canada has lost a remarkable & tireless cancer #research advocate. His @cancersociety.bsky.social video is so powerful. #lungcancer #redtoque #lcsm #malebreastcancer youtu.be/GtSQi7gjaTg?...
Angus' Story
YouTube video by Canadian Cancer Society
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I just learned that @anguspratt.bsky.social has passed. Canada has lost a remarkable & tireless cancer #research advocate. His @cancersociety.bsky.social video is so powerful. #lungcancer #redtoque #lcsm #malebreastcancer youtu.be/GtSQi7gjaTg?...
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In an age of toxic rhetoric and escalating political violence we need to conjure the spirit of D'Arcy McGee.
He gave his life for the principle that our nation will survive if we focus on what binds us rather than on what divides.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/rethinking...
He gave his life for the principle that our nation will survive if we focus on what binds us rather than on what divides.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/rethinking...
Rethinking D’Arcy McGee in a Age of Political Violence
As the world watches the frightening spiral of political violence in the United States, I have found myself thinking a great deal about D’Arcy McGee.
charlieangus.substack.com
September 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
In an age of toxic rhetoric and escalating political violence we need to conjure the spirit of D'Arcy McGee.
He gave his life for the principle that our nation will survive if we focus on what binds us rather than on what divides.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/rethinking...
He gave his life for the principle that our nation will survive if we focus on what binds us rather than on what divides.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/rethinking...
A comprehensive piece that just makes me mourn. And it's not even the worst thing that's going on.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
How the Trump Administration Is Dismantling America’s Cancer-Research System
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A comprehensive piece that just makes me mourn. And it's not even the worst thing that's going on.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
Maybe, one day, #MetastaticBreastCancer patients will be counted properly around the world. Kudos to #RethinkBreast @breastcancernow.bsky.social and #BreastCancerNetworkAustralia for banding together.
#CountUsIn
rethinkbreastcancer.com/take-action/...
#CountUsIn
rethinkbreastcancer.com/take-action/...
Advancing Global Visibility For Metastatic Breast Cancer - Rethink Breast Cancer
We are here to connect, listen, empower, support, heal and rethink breast cancer together.
rethinkbreastcancer.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Maybe, one day, #MetastaticBreastCancer patients will be counted properly around the world. Kudos to #RethinkBreast @breastcancernow.bsky.social and #BreastCancerNetworkAustralia for banding together.
#CountUsIn
rethinkbreastcancer.com/take-action/...
#CountUsIn
rethinkbreastcancer.com/take-action/...
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LBCA is so sad about the passing of Christine McKay, she has been a force for advocacy for ILC research as a founding member of our patient advocate advisory board. We remain inspired by her work to raise awareness of ILC. ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/mar...
Margaret Mckay (Christine) - 2025 - Ottawa Citizen Remembering
Share Memories & Support the Family.
ottawacitizen.remembering.ca
July 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
LBCA is so sad about the passing of Christine McKay, she has been a force for advocacy for ILC research as a founding member of our patient advocate advisory board. We remain inspired by her work to raise awareness of ILC. ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/mar...
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Jo recently contributed to research with Oldham Healthwatch on the healthcare experiences of people with metastatic cancer.
The report highlights both progress and gaps in care across the UK.
Read report here: www.healthwatcholdham.co.uk/sites/health...
#METUPUK #PatientVoice #Stage4NeedsMore
The report highlights both progress and gaps in care across the UK.
Read report here: www.healthwatcholdham.co.uk/sites/health...
#METUPUK #PatientVoice #Stage4NeedsMore
May 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Jo recently contributed to research with Oldham Healthwatch on the healthcare experiences of people with metastatic cancer.
The report highlights both progress and gaps in care across the UK.
Read report here: www.healthwatcholdham.co.uk/sites/health...
#METUPUK #PatientVoice #Stage4NeedsMore
The report highlights both progress and gaps in care across the UK.
Read report here: www.healthwatcholdham.co.uk/sites/health...
#METUPUK #PatientVoice #Stage4NeedsMore
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@abcdiagnosis and METUPUK have long campaigned for MBC symptom infographics to be part of follow-up care.
New research shows they improve wellbeing and help women feel more informed and in control after primary breast cancer.
Swipe to see infographics.
#MetastaticMay #METUPUK #Stage4NeedsMore
New research shows they improve wellbeing and help women feel more informed and in control after primary breast cancer.
Swipe to see infographics.
#MetastaticMay #METUPUK #Stage4NeedsMore
May 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
@abcdiagnosis and METUPUK have long campaigned for MBC symptom infographics to be part of follow-up care.
New research shows they improve wellbeing and help women feel more informed and in control after primary breast cancer.
Swipe to see infographics.
#MetastaticMay #METUPUK #Stage4NeedsMore
New research shows they improve wellbeing and help women feel more informed and in control after primary breast cancer.
Swipe to see infographics.
#MetastaticMay #METUPUK #Stage4NeedsMore
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Tassia Haines helped drive major change for MBC care in Wales, campaigning for every patient to have a dedicated SBC Nurse. Thanks to her work, most health boards now do. Our Welsh volunteers reflect on what this means - and honour Tassia’s legacy.
#MetastaticMay #METUPUK #Stage4NeedsMore
#MetastaticMay #METUPUK #Stage4NeedsMore
May 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Tassia Haines helped drive major change for MBC care in Wales, campaigning for every patient to have a dedicated SBC Nurse. Thanks to her work, most health boards now do. Our Welsh volunteers reflect on what this means - and honour Tassia’s legacy.
#MetastaticMay #METUPUK #Stage4NeedsMore
#MetastaticMay #METUPUK #Stage4NeedsMore
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It's International #ClinicalTrials Day. Thanks to everyone who contributes to clinical trials 🙏.
And an article co-written with patients on the research ethics review in 🇨🇦 - our thoughts and hopes for the future - healthydebate.ca/2025/05/topi... @healthydebate.bsky.social
And an article co-written with patients on the research ethics review in 🇨🇦 - our thoughts and hopes for the future - healthydebate.ca/2025/05/topi... @healthydebate.bsky.social
How do patients feel about research ethics review? - Healthy Debate
Research ethics reviews in Canada have come under the media spotlight, with claims the process is exploitative and calls for innovation or reform.
healthydebate.ca
May 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It's International #ClinicalTrials Day. Thanks to everyone who contributes to clinical trials 🙏.
And an article co-written with patients on the research ethics review in 🇨🇦 - our thoughts and hopes for the future - healthydebate.ca/2025/05/topi... @healthydebate.bsky.social
And an article co-written with patients on the research ethics review in 🇨🇦 - our thoughts and hopes for the future - healthydebate.ca/2025/05/topi... @healthydebate.bsky.social
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New from @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social:
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked even me.
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked even me.
The Price of Remission
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked ...
www.propublica.org
May 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
New from @davidarmstrongx.bsky.social:
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked even me.
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked even me.
Thank you @ccsresearch.bsky.social & Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for the #DaffodilMonth lab tour. Inspiring to meet young researchers & their research (oncolytic viruses, TILs etc). Such cool (but expensive) equipment. They had a hands on exercise for us (pic).
#HelpHopeBloom 1/2
#HelpHopeBloom 1/2
May 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Thank you @ccsresearch.bsky.social & Ottawa Hospital Research Institute for the #DaffodilMonth lab tour. Inspiring to meet young researchers & their research (oncolytic viruses, TILs etc). Such cool (but expensive) equipment. They had a hands on exercise for us (pic).
#HelpHopeBloom 1/2
#HelpHopeBloom 1/2
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In their silence against Trump, business leaders are saying their fear and idolatry of the dollar trumps all. Their silence is cowardice.
www.profgalloway.com/breaking-the...
www.profgalloway.com/breaking-the...
Breaking the Silence | No Mercy / No Malice
Hello, Mr. President At different points, I’ve worked with 30 Fortune 100 CEOs. I believe 90% of them wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and think, “Hello, Mr. President.” These are talented,...
www.profgalloway.com
April 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In their silence against Trump, business leaders are saying their fear and idolatry of the dollar trumps all. Their silence is cowardice.
www.profgalloway.com/breaking-the...
www.profgalloway.com/breaking-the...
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Dear Canada, Pierre Poilievre is Coming for Your Reproductive Rights vajenda.substack.com/p/dear-canad...
Dear Canada, Pierre Poilievre is Coming for Your Reproductive Rights
A letter to my fellow Canadians
vajenda.substack.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Dear Canada, Pierre Poilievre is Coming for Your Reproductive Rights vajenda.substack.com/p/dear-canad...
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The Terry Fox Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network is now on BlueSky!!! @marathonofhope.bsky.social Find out all about this amazing program at marthonofhopecancercentres.ca
marthonofhopecancercentres.ca
April 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Terry Fox Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network is now on BlueSky!!! @marathonofhope.bsky.social Find out all about this amazing program at marthonofhopecancercentres.ca
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Nathalie Provost survived the Polytechnique massacre.
She knows that guns designed to kill people don’t belong on our streets.
She knows that guns designed to kill people don’t belong on our streets.
April 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Nathalie Provost survived the Polytechnique massacre.
She knows that guns designed to kill people don’t belong on our streets.
She knows that guns designed to kill people don’t belong on our streets.
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Justice Sotomayor, writing in today's deportation case. How many times must she write, "With fear for our democracy, I dissent," before Republicans get the point? Perhaps only when, as the poem goes, they come for them.
April 8, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Justice Sotomayor, writing in today's deportation case. How many times must she write, "With fear for our democracy, I dissent," before Republicans get the point? Perhaps only when, as the poem goes, they come for them.
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Today's article contains a powerful story of resilience in life's final moments
(The Medicine of Joy: A Story of Finding Peace in Life's Crucial Chapter)
gurdeeppandher.substack.com/p/medicine-o...
(The Medicine of Joy: A Story of Finding Peace in Life's Crucial Chapter)
gurdeeppandher.substack.com/p/medicine-o...
The Medicine of Joy: A Story of Finding Peace in Life's Crucial Chapter
For those who are wounded and hurting, joy can serve as a healing balm. For those who have lost faith, joy can rekindle their belief in possibilities.
gurdeeppandher.substack.com
April 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today's article contains a powerful story of resilience in life's final moments
(The Medicine of Joy: A Story of Finding Peace in Life's Crucial Chapter)
gurdeeppandher.substack.com/p/medicine-o...
(The Medicine of Joy: A Story of Finding Peace in Life's Crucial Chapter)
gurdeeppandher.substack.com/p/medicine-o...
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Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
snyder.substack.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
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being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:
March 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:
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I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
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I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.
March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.
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“We must be prepared to defend our sovereignty-not just with military spending, but with a population that is engaged, trained and ready.” Great piece by @petermacleod.bsky.social about how Canada needs a Civil Defence Force where every Canadian has a role to play. 🇨🇦💪 thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
Canada Needs a New Civil Defence Corps | The Tyee
Trump’s aggression means it’s time to train thousands more civilians for disaster preparedness. Would you join?
thetyee.ca
March 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
“We must be prepared to defend our sovereignty-not just with military spending, but with a population that is engaged, trained and ready.” Great piece by @petermacleod.bsky.social about how Canada needs a Civil Defence Force where every Canadian has a role to play. 🇨🇦💪 thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...