As I leave
#ASTRO23
early so I can start my RT/chemo
#cancer
treatment tomorrow, know that my smile is real & my ❤️ is full from the concern, love & compassion you all shared.
Day 1 done.
Long day.
Labs. Needle.
Chemo line.
Reality this is happening:
Maybe a 💧or 2
Saline. Anti-nausea. Steroid. Cisplatin. Now it’s REAL. 😨
Late to 1st RT. Sorry!
Mask is TIGHT!! Wow. Not claustrophobic but CLOSE.
🌺 fr Liz & Allie. ❤️
Feel “weird” but OK
Food/🛌
Today was my RT Sim day. Wasn’t too bad. I am thankful I am not claustrophobic and can def “chill” w/my eyes closed while still thinking “Is this really happening to me??” Techs were so kind.
And then home to tasty, on-message cookies from my neighbor.
As I fly away from
#ASTRO21
: to say I am tired is an understatement BUT to also say I’m not equally filled w immense joy thanks to my amazing colleagues & ridiculously kind
#radonc
@ASTRO_org
members. THANK YOU ALL. 🥰 🥰🥰
Guess where I’m headed? San Diego!! Gotta check on my 103yo dad before I spend a couple of days with my
#radonc
#medphys
&
#radbio
pals at
#ASTRO23
!! 🏄♂️🌊⛱️☀️
Reunited with my 103 yo dad. He’s home! Back after breaking second hip. Was hard not to be with him in his recovery. As he said “we’ve both been through a lot”
@StephenGrantMD
Wow! Your son is AMAZING!! I don't know if I would have had the strength to do that. Let him know that other adults thinks he's AWESOME.
This snap brought me so
much JOY!!!
I stumbled upon these
@ARRO_org
leaders getting 📸’s. I was like “We need a family 📸!!” YES!!!
The future of
#radonc
is bright w/leaders like these!
#ASTRO23
I'm committed to using this experience to educate other
#cancer
patients via
@RTAnswers_org
& any way to help. Words matter. Images matter. I hope to be a better communicators. 7/8
@gbajajmd
Quick update: met w/surgeon who said I’m healing well. Met w/
@gbajajmd
& set 10/4 as start of RT/chemo. He also said YES to going to
#ASTRO23
for 2 days (Sun/Mon)!!
Excited to see u all & sincere THANK YOU for your kindness & support. You all are the best. ❤️❤️
Cheers to those in my life today & those who came before me to make me feel safe and happy to be me. May all feel the same this
#NationalComingOutDay2022
#NCOD
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I think it’s appropriate that I’m flying
@UnitedAirlines_
today as I feel so connected and united with you, our amazing
@ASTRO_org
members. You all are so impressive and kind. Thank you for a unifying
#ASTRO22
.
#ASTRO22
has been great for me to meet impressive smart people I’ve admired from afar. Thank you
@pre_rad
for being so kind!! and clearly
@ASTRO_org
President Michalski is a fan too.
@jmmrad
#HEDI
One of the first people I met when I went to an ACS Event for
@ASTRO_org
.
Me:”What do you do?”
Him: “I want to be a radiation oncologist!!”
Me: “Oh! We need to stay connected!” Six yrs later, he’s a superstar resident & a good friend!
#ASTRO23
Appreciation post: Walking the halls at the end of a BUSY Monday, few people around & who do I see heading to yet another event but
@ASTRO_org
President Jeff Michalski. Fresh off a moving Pres Address (plz view onDemand if u missed) Great, compassionate leader. Thank you, sir!
@DGlaucomflecken
Hi Dr. Glaucomflecken. Can you make a guest appearance at our virtual advocacy day July 22-23?? We need EVERY voice to bring this to life.
My summer didn't go as planned & I've been quiet on X. Want my
@ASTRO_org
@ARRO_org
pals to know what's up as we all know there is no shame in a cancer diagnosis. 2/8
Adult tonsillectomy recovery is ROUGH. Neck dissection not fun. one week on broth only. So hungry! Would take 30 min to finish 1 bowl. Sip. Moan. Breath. Again. Ice is your best friend. 4/8
It was the honor of my lifetime to sit down with
@FLOTUS
@RobinRoberts
and our wonderful patient Sandra Cruz, to get the message out about the significant decline in
#breastcancer
screening due to
#COVID19
Please do not delay your cancer screening 🙏🏼
Here they are! The
#ASTRO22
Social Champions!
Be sure to follow each of these outstanding people to get the most out of the meeting. Thrilled to also have
@OncoAlert
join us as well!
@JulieLarkin305
All of ASTRO sends congratulations to
#radonc
@DrWinkfield
on her appointment by
@POTUS
to the National Cancer Advisory Board. The country will benefit greatly from your
#cancer
knowledge & expertise.
Imagine!!! Working with me.....😉😉
Sharing that we are hiring a Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Share with your network. Let's make
#DEIinRO
stronger. See below for link.
ASTRO is hiring for the new position of Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This senior-level position will lead the development and implementation of proactive DEI programs and initiatives in support of the Society’s strategic plan. Please share:
It was the honor of my lifetime to sit down with
@FLOTUS
@RobinRoberts
and our wonderful patient Sandra Cruz, to get the message out about the significant decline in
#breastcancer
screening due to
#COVID19
Please do not delay your cancer screening 🙏🏼
The networking continues even as we board our flight home. Great to see you
@CJTsaiMDPhD
Now fasten your seatbelt as we prepare to take off. 🛫🛫🛫
#ASTRO22
@ASTRO_org
Congratulations to Daphne Adele Haas-Kogan, MD, on being elected to the National Academy of Medicine! Well deserving of this high honor!
@DanaFarber
#RadOnc
#WomenWhoCurie
More family photos.
This time,
@ASTRO_org
family. Kudos & thanks to media 🌟 Liz & Social Media 🌟 Allie for all they do to make
#ASTRO23
🔥. (And no, Allie isn’t related!! 👨🦰👩🏼🦰)
So excited to work with this amazing
#radonc
's and patient advocate during
#ASTRO23
!! Calendar in Sun at 4 PM for the Social (Media) Hour at the ASTRO sign!
Interested in becoming a Social Champion for
#ASTRO23
? We are calling all social savvy
#RadOnc
,
#Medphys
, and
#Radbio
members to serve as Social Champions for this year's Annual Meeting. Fill out this form to enter:
BREAKING: We are transitioning the
#ASTRO20
live meeting into an online, interactive experience from Oct. 25-28. Safety for our members, their patients, exhibitors and staff is our number 1 priority. Check your inbox for more info, more details to follow.