Dr. Emily Drake

✅ I started an #AYACSM (Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Societal Movement) starter pack! ⭐ This is the beginnings of gathering all of us around the globe 🌍 who are involved in #AYACancer work/advocacy 💡 Please share and let me know who you would like to have added! go.bsky.app/Vfp4JWE

Hey Tambre! Good to see you here. Sadly, too many have missed out on a valuable resource mainly due to the name. The way it should be presented to the #AYAcancer and general cancer community matters should be simplified. That doesn’t diminish the support it can provide. #ayacsm

Glad I was able to make it in time to join in some of the conversation. Hugs y’all - @emilydrake.ca #ayacsm

Thank you @emilydrake.ca & @warriormegsie.bsky.social

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the conversation. Your time, posts and comments are appreciated and important! We are looking for guest moderators for 2026 – please let me know if you are interested! Mark your calendars! Please tune in Tuesday, November 10 @ 8PM ET for next #AYACSM chat!

I disagree because the name as is doesn’t resonate with the community. Why keep pushing something that most don’t understand or scared to understand? I think the research and medical community forget that patients need clear language because we’re just trying to survive. #ayacsm

A4: We definitely need more action & access for the AYA gyn community. We can’t have innovation without diversity. How can we take action when the decision-makers are mostly ⚪️ and not bringing minoritized communities to the table. I’m tired of being the ONLY Black person in too many rooms. #ayacsm

I didn’t notice; but if not, that’s definitely an opportunity! I’m virtually attending

We need to change the name #palliativecare to #supportivecare. I was in palliative care for 2 years due to excruciating pain and complications post-cancer. That term palliative care didn’t resonate then or now. #ayacsm

Q4: What are the next steps for #AYACancer innovation? #AYACSM #GYNCSM #ONCOLOGY #CANCERRESEARCH #TYACANCER #BTSM #BCSM #LCSM

I need another me for ME!!! #ayacsm

Q3: #AYACSM Absolutely! Social media has/is extremely helpful in innovation ! Case in point - the chats! We learn so much from each other! And the connections/conversations can spark that innovation to a wider audience & new ideas!

#ayacsm forgot to add the hashtag

A1: Are there any AYA patients/survivors on any of the panels? The last time I served on a panel there, I was the ONLY survivor on any panel.

I’m here!!! Caregiver duty this afternoon and driving what feels like a million hours and just got home. Utterly fatigued. #AYACSM #caregiver

Q3: Does social media have a role in helping organizations and HCPs be more innovative? How? #AYACSM #OncSky #HCSMCA #HCSM #LCSM #AMSM #BTSM #BCSM #GYNCSM

Q2: #AYACSM I think we’re always looking for the big things (new tech or digital tools) but I’ve found paying attention to the details can be just as innovative! An easier way to structure/schedule appts can be just as innovative if they help improve patient experience

When I think of this question, I think back to how #AYACSM came to be as a distinct oncology population due to a grassroots movement. I think that for many of us, innovation is at the heart of our mission.

Q1: #AYACSM There are a few abstracts being presented during this week’s #ASCOQLTY26 Symposium addressing #AYAs looking forward to learning more!

How can we make innovation a part of our daily way of thinking? #AYACSM

Most definitely, @emilydrake.ca #AYACSM!

Q1: #AYACSM I’d like to see more innovative programs designed in collaboration w/pts to help w/transitions in care. Big gap!

Unfortunately, I think there are a multitude of answers for this question. One thing that I think about often is #palliativecare and finding ways that are meaningful to connect with AYAs in this rapidly changing health communications landscape. #AYACSM

Q1: In what areas of #AYACSM healthcare would you like to see more innovation happen? #AYACSM

#AYACSM! Me too!

Tonight's chat is a topic we've discussed before and I hope everyone can join in when they see the messages! #AYACSM

Emily Drake - co-founder of #AYACSM #AYACancer researcher and assistant professor #Halifax, #NovaScotia

Hi #AYACSM friends! I’m an #oncologynurse here to listen, learn, & support!

Tonight, we will be talking about #innovation!! 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.

We assume that all tweets shared during #AYACSM express your own personal opinions and not those of your employer/organization (unless specified). #AYACSM

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!

Our #AYACSM chats are 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 twelve years by @emilydrake.ca and @ukfann00.bsky.social!

Welcome to the #AYACSM (Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Societal Movement) #SkyChat! This year we are celebrating 12 YEARS OF #AYACSM CHATS!! July was our anniversary month!!

I panicked for a minute thinking I had missed our #AYACSM #SkyChat! See y’all tomorrow! 👇🏽👇🏽

Mark your calendars for this month’s #AYACSM chat on innovation🗓️📱!

Coming up next Tuesday! Our October #AYACSM #OncSky #SkyChat! @darcyburbage.bsky.social @ebpadvocate.bsky.social @cancergirl730.bsky.social @scottcapozza.bsky.social @warriormegsie.bsky.social @drteplinsky.bsky.social @maryamlustberg.bsky.social

Tonight's #ayacsm chat is cancelled. The next one will take place October 6th.

In New Zealand a large cancer charitable trust partnered with a sunscreen manufacturer to make a low cost, mass market SPF50

Q3: #AYACSM Love this idea! Great campaign from our friends down under & the education starts very early due to the high incidence of skin cancers in Australia

🗓️ Mark your calendars! 👉 Please tune in Tuesday, September 1st @ 8PM ET for our next #AYACSM chat!

We are looking for guest moderators for 2026 – please let me know if you are interested! ALSO - If you know of anyone who may like to be added to our email reminder for the chats, please send them my way! As we continue to build these conversations, let's reach out to others! #AYACSM

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the conversation. Your time, posts and comments are appreciated and important! #AYACSM

A3: #AYACSM yes, cost is a huge barrier!

It very well could be. And I'm all for trying anything. I just know that I wouldn't have paid any attention to it in my 20s, but that's just me. #AYACSM

A3. We have to make people care. How? IDK. #AYACSM

It would be interesting to hear from other science communicators like @luckytran.com, @caulfieldtim.bsky.social and @drjengunter.bsky.social! #AYACSM

Q3: What do you think can help us improve sharing sun safety messaging? #AYACSM

I think a large part of it is the feeling of being invincible. There's a reason why "I'm too young for this" was so popular a few decades ago. #AYACSM

A2. Again, this is one of those challenging questions. I think once we get diagnosed, we are likely to avoid exposure to additional cancers. But until then, IDK how receptive people are to hearing don't do this or that so you don't develop cancer #AYACSM