Posted on June 26, 2016 by Gray Connections
#LCSM Chat Topic 6/30: #Cancer Hashtag Communities Talk Moonshot Ideas (Round 2) #cancerchat
As mentioned in a previous blog post (Celebrating Cancer Hashtag Communities and a Moonshot), the online cancer hashtag communities will be discussing ideas for the Cancer Moonshot this week. The 6/30 #LCSM Chat at 8 PM Eastern will be the second of two chats discussing Moonshot working group topics for improving cancer research and outcomes. The 6/27 #BCSM Chat will discuss ideas for three of the seven working groups: Expanding Clinical Trials, Enhanced Data Sharing, and Precision Prevention and Early Detection. The 6/30 #LCSM Chat at 8 PM Eastern Time (which occurs… Read More
Posted on June 25, 2016 by Gray Connections
Celebrating Cancer Hashtag Communities and a Moonshot
This coming week, the online cancer hashtag communities will be celebrating. Why, you ask? We have two good reasons. The Cancer Moonshot Summit happens Wednesday, June 29, in DC and in satellite locations all over the US (see DC agenda at bottom of this post). While several of our members will be attending, we all have the opportunity to provide input to the Cancer Moonshot (deadline July 1). The 5th Anniversary of the beginning of Breast Cancer Social Media (#BCSM)—and the beginning of cancer hashtag communities on the web—happens July 4! Our… Read More
Posted on May 3, 2016 by Gray Connections
#LCSM Chat 5/5: Know Before You Go—Conference Prep 101
Lung cancer patients and advocates are increasingly joining healthcare, pharma, government agency and biotech industry representatives at cancer-related medical conferences such as the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in April and the American Society for Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in June. Planning ahead for these meetings is essential for getting the most out of your time. The events, which can last several days, often have many sessions happening at the same time in different rooms. In addition to scheduling considerations, the terminology, graphics, and scientific concepts discussed in the… Read More
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