Unfortunately there is a larger volume of quickly growing brain cancer (glioblastoma, IDH WT, unmethylated etc) in my left brain. The prognosis is poor. Whilst some of my recurrent tumour was removed last week, some of it couldn’t be because of its site. While the neoadjuvant

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Best wishes for 2025 everyone! A few months ago I put out a memoir titled Brainstorm written by my friend & very talented writer Garry Maddox. It details many aspects of my life but particularly the journey since my supposedly incurable brain cancer glioblastoma (GBM) came to

🧵1/Five years ago today, @WHO became aware of the first cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology in Wuhan, China. A massive global storm was already brewing—a storm that would shut down the world with profound impacts that reverberate to this day. #COVID19

RT @ProfRAScolyer: Tour de Cure (TdC) is an incredible organisation in Australia which supports cancer patients and their families and frie…

This year, countries have battled outbreaks of mpox, Marburg, cholera, dengue, avian influenza, while the climate crisis is driving their spread to new areas.   On International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, we remind all countries that shared threats demand a shared response.

Was in hospital just b4 Xmas for 10 days. Wore mask. No staff masked, despite rising covid in Sydney. One day I saw staff were suddenly masked..asked why. Was told there was covid on ward. No other patients told or protected. I had masked from day 1 and used antiviral nasal

There once was a time that you didn’t yet realize you had hands. It’s a funny thought, but 100% true. In fact it’s not until somewhere between 2-4 months of age that babies fully “discover” their hands. Stranger still, thanks in part to the Palmar (or grasping) reflex,

Delighted to attend the launch of the report for the National State of Patient Safety 2024 yesterday. https://t.co/LBbbZGmbLY This report is a clear and concise explanation of the current issues affecting Patient Safety in the UK.

A new study this week @Nature showed how the most common blood test performed—the CBC, complete blood count—contains a treasure chest of information that we are missing in reporting out to patients and doctors. Reviewed in the new Ground Truths, link in profile

What we really need globally is much stronger surveillance in animals, including wild birds, poultry, swine, dairy cattle and other susceptible animals to better understand virus circulation and risks to humans. https://t.co/VzdvlTp4u6

I'm happy to announce that my book titled "The Foreign Gaze: Essays on Global Health" is now out! You can order the print copy and download the e-copy (open access) here: https://t.co/L9yDyUfvnv The book comes with a playlist for your listening pleasure: https://t.co/ufbdobyMAN

Yay!!! Thank you, @tom_wein. This is the first delivery of the book I’ve seen.

I have a new book coming out in 2025 on #vaccines. You can pre-order now. https://t.co/suW6Qqv1Iz

Still no sign of recurrence of my glioblastoma on the latest MRI scan. I couldn’t be happier!! It’s 18 months today since my brain tumour came to light. Thank you to all those who have been part of the medical & scientific teams involved in my treatment and care and scientific

To mark the centenary of James Baldwin, I wrote a short essay for @TheLancet. On what he's taught me RE responding to pushbacks. To beware of "strategic ignorance" and "the imaginary line of selective judgement". James Baldwin: ignorance, power, justice https://t.co/Q0V6bvmKMC

Going out on a limb here: I think we are at the start of a new Covid wave. Stats from todays NSW Health report: https://t.co/xRu5mSYWme

Avian influenza A(H5N1): For health professionals - https://t.co/YTXxydnTOI

I’m thrilled to be involved as an Executive Producer and participant in the wonderful new film Conquering Skin Cancer, which is releasing in cinemas across the country next month.   Here’s a trailer: https://t.co/mvWVUcdfGI This film will save lives. Tickets are now sale:

HPV vaccines offer a rare opportunity to effectively eliminate cervical cancer. By taking this opportunity, it’s possible to save the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year.