Richard Simcock
@BreastDocUK
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Chief Medical Officer @macmillancancer NHS Breast Cancer Oncologist / Honorary Professor @UHSussex, #radonc #BHAFC #gerionc (He/Him) #Brighton Also on Bluesky
Brighton UK
Joined October 2011
The 1946 (ie best) version of 'Great Expectations' is currently on iPlayer Worth a watch to be reminded to always be more Mr Jaggers...
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Some are born dense, some lose density and others have density thrust upon them Interesting longitudinal study of 1.7m people in the Korean breast screening service over 4 biennial mammograms
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Get information Get support @macmillancancer My two cents on this video of advice and well wishers after cancer for World Cancer Day
This World Cancer Day, we are sending love to all those navigating a cancer diagnosis – as well as the incredible doctors, nurses, charities and families who work tirelessly to support them. 🫶 If you are in need of support, consider getting in touch with… 💚 @MacmillanCancer offers a number of services for people living with cancer at every stage of their experience, and promotes better cancer care. The charity is available to provide emotional, practical, physical, and financial support. 🧡 @MaggiesCentres provides free emotional support and practical advice in centres across the UK and online to everyone with cancer, as well as their friends and families. There is no time limit on support, Maggie’s is available for as long as needed. 💙 Cancer Research UK (@CR_UK) are committed to saving lives through research, influence and information. The charity funds scientists, doctors and nurses to work towards prevention, diagnosis and treatment of over 200 types of cancer.
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RT @RoyalFamily: This World Cancer Day, we are sending love to all those navigating a cancer diagnosis – as well as the incredible doctors,…
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RT @gemmapeters: What better time to reflect on the state of cancer care in the UK than #WorldCancerDay? There’s almost 3.5 million people…
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RT @claire_taylor22: PLEASE complete this ACCEND workforce survey if you are a nurse, AHP, psychologist, pharmacist, support worker/ care c…
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RT @claire_taylor22: Thrilled to have launched our Mac Reach pilot mentorship scheme aimed at encouraging those from underrepresented group…
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@barlowr1 @AnniceMukherjee @BreastCancerNow @BCCare @Liz_ORiordan @Soc_Endo In ethics. Launch later this year.
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Happy New Year! Here’s some blue sky (hint hint) for 2025!
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New Year approaching and wondering what the January holds Well there is an excellent @RoySocMed study day on optimising cancer care for older adults for a start! 24/1/25 #gerionc
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I don’t believe substituting cytotoxics for immunotherapy ‘minimizes toxicity’ it just changes the type, timing and duration of toxicity But if we keep using CTCAE to count it we will continue to ignore life altering long term immuno tox #SABCS24
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Here’s a fun discovery at #SABCS24 Try scanning the QR code on your delegates badge It linked me to a Wiki on Isabella de Valois… 🤔
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Ian Krop discussant on ctDNA in discussing the ZEST trial: No study has shown that intervening on a positive trst improves outcomes No study has shown that deescalating therapy on a negative test is safe For trial use only! #SABCS24
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@5_utr When do you think the curves are going to separate?? (Also re the T2 N0 had to be G3 and/or LVI)
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A helpful finding of COMET was that being randomised to active monitoring for low risk DCIS did not increase worry Surgery not necessary to relieve anxiety (Although LORD study driven by preference did show people choosing surgery for reassurance) #SABCS24
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All of these de-escalation studies are great - and they all quite rightly call for shared decision making Would love some updated patient decision aids If ever a session called for a patient advocate moderator it was this one… #SABCS24
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QoL better with radiotherapy compared to hormone therapy for small low risk breast cancers in >70s Looking forward to MDT next week… #SABCS24
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