Cancer_Stigma_Study_NL

Led by Dr. Sevtap Savas (@savaslab), Dr. Teri Stuckless, and Dr. Eric Tenkorang, Faculty of Medicine (@MUNMed), Memorial University (@MemorialU), Canada

[Cancer_Stigma_Study_NL @SevtapSavas]

This study is now closed for recruitment.

Thank you all the participants - your interest and contributions have been truly amazing!

We will disseminate the study findings here at a later date once we complete our analyses.

Best, Sevtap Savas, PhD.

[Cancer_Stigma_Study_NL @SevtapSavas]

We are conducting a study on cancer-related stigma and discrimination in the Newfoundland and Labrador population

Please take this anonymous online survey and tell us your experience

https://t.co/3F1PAFQ5KA

#cancer
#NLcancer
#Stigma
#discrimination

Please RT

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

***NEW PODCAST***

Would like to learn more about James' story as a trans man with a history of cancer and how cancer care looks like with perspectives by Dr. Neveu, listen to our new podcast:

https://t.co/UebHG2bL24

#TransgenderHealth #Cancer #NewfoundlandAndLabrador

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

oops wrong segment (though still relevant)

here is my interview:

https://t.co/i6fq7Ojaxm

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

***NEW PODCAST***

I talked with Tracy in this very cozy and warm chat about Pushing For Your Tushes, colon cancer, advocacy, caregiving, and anything in between ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

Listen to her here:

https://t.co/USH1g5zXXo

#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #Cancer #PushForYourTush #Caregivers

[Erika Merschrod merschrod.bsky.social @merschrod]

Early testing for colon cancer is easy (details in podcast), and it makes a big difference! My gmother was diagnosed w/colon cancer. They removed the affected piece of the colon and she lived past 100 yo with no impact and no further problems. 1/3

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

Folks if you have not done so please consider voting for me!

I am one of the finalists for the Top25 Canadian Immigrants Award

And the only one shortlisted from #NewfoundlandAndLabrador ❤️

You can vote here till June 7th: https://t.co/ovM7I3a9V4

I am at 3rd row from the last

[Derek Gould 🇨🇦 @dgouldca]

Thank you @savaslab for sharing your story -- and for all that you do in the challenge to counter this disease. https://t.co/ILcb7CkMZx

[Roberta Horgan 🇮🇪 @HorganRoberta]

Very powerful article & 🧵

Thank you Sevtap @savaslab for being courageous in sharing your story. It's very moving and a reminder that cancer can knock at anyones door - we can all do our bit to support others and share the burden 💙 #CancerSupport #advocacy #community

[CBCbrief - CBC News headlines @CBCbrief]

Being a patient advocate and a cancer scientist and having loved ones lost to cancer herself makes Sevtap Savas sad, angry and hopeful — all at the same time. https://t.co/vtYNryBzp1

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

That is correct👌

I am sad, angry, and hopeful all at the same time

One day this disease called #cancer will be curable - one day

Until then please protect yourself & loved ones as much as possible

In solidarity💕💕💕

[Mike Kehoe @yytsnf]

Feeling alone with your cancer? Don’t. We have warrior fighters like this one with us. Thank you Sevtap and thank you all others. Because of you and the others standing with us, Cancer will be beaten.

https://t.co/AHz9k9gUjc.

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

***NEW PODCAST***

We talked with two terrific women: Bonnie Morgan and Alana Walsh-Giovannini

Alana and Bonnie are the co-founders of @BellesWBNL , a local charity organization on #OvarianCancer in #NewfoundlandAndLabrador

LISTEN TO THESE WOMEN ❤️
https://t.co/sSktS4LH7a

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

This was the hardest writing I have ever done

I am such a reserved person, and opening up like this is not the norm

But it felt right to do so

1/

https://t.co/9VLmpIPvMQ

#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #Cancer

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

One of my all time favorites 😊

We decided to record this with all three of us 30 min prior to recording, used no script, and recorded it in one sitting

Can it get better than this? ❤️

#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #Cancer

"You saved my life": A story.." https://t.co/69XYcWHgQo

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

Excited to present our 4th podcast! 💛🧡💛

Kayla Crichton and myself talked to two young MUN students who are co-chairing the Relay For Life 2024 event for @MemorialU :

Emma McIsaac and Sophia Ryan ❤️

https://t.co/pO1fZkOHQE

#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #Cancer
1/n

[Cancer_Stigma_Study_NL @SevtapSavas]

@yytsnf ♥️

[Mike Kehoe @yytsnf]

Looking forward to talking with our very own @SevtapSavas about CANCER this week. What it was like, what happened and what it’s like now. Actually looking forward to talking about beating CANCER. Who knew? I feel privileged!

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

New Podcast!

There are ~60,000 #transgender men & women in Canada. They too can get #cancer

"At the intersection of being trans and having gendered cancer: A candid, timely, and educational conversation with James Moriarty"

https://t.co/AWPmkNSkHd
#NewfoundlandAndLabrador

[Cindy Lou @Cherry_cola604]

So many barriers to health care. Knowledge is a basic one.

[Sevtap Savas, PhD (she/her) @savaslab]

THERE IS STILL TIME TO APPLY!

If you are:

- from PEI, or
- a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, or
- an individual with a disability, or
- Indigenous, or
- non-white

please consider making an application to join our Patient Advisory Committee!

Please SHARE!

[Krista King @KristaK85897321]

2SLGBTQIA+ individuals may have unique experiences after their cancer diagnosis. Our team is interested in learning more about the social and workplace experiences of individuals affected by cancer. Please email [email protected] for more information about this study.