Stuart Selby

RT @braincancercan: Tickets are selling fast. Don't miss your opportunity to attend Canada’s most impactful night for brain cancer research…

This is huge news, and I hope a bold step for our other provinces and territories to soon follow 🧠❤️🩶

Dear Community, This May, during Brain Cancer Awareness Month, the brain cancer community will gather in support of a shared purpose: to bring hope to those affected by brain cancer and to advance the research that can change lives. The most common brain cancer, glioblastoma (GBM), remains among the deadliest forms of cancer, with survival still measured in months, not years. The level of research investment in brain cancer, past and present, has simply not matched the scale of urgency. For families facing this diagnosis and other aggressive brain cancers, the stakes could not be higher. The Gala for Brain Cancer Research is where we draw the line against underfunding, inaction, and lives cut short due to a lack of research.  By supporting our biggest fundraising event of the year, you are directly fueling progress in the fight against brain cancer. Your generosity helps fund groundbreaking research, provides critical resources for patients and families, and accelerates the development of new treatments. We see what is possible through the remarkable progress made in treating other cancers, thanks to research. Once the leading cause of cancer-related death in children, leukemia survival rates have dramatically improved thanks to decades of dedicated research. As leukemia survival improves, brain cancer survival has made no progress (yet), making it the leading cause of cancer-related death in children and young adults under 40. Brain cancer is a disease for which patients have never been given the same chance at survival as those facing better-funded cancers. To change this, we must invest. Every gala ticket, every sponsorship, and every act of partnership brings us closer to a world where a brain cancer diagnosis no longer means a death sentence. Click the link below to see what is included in each ticket: braincancercanada.akaraisin.com/ui/Gala2026/ti… To our corporate partners, looking to make a direct, measurable impact, I invite you to explore our Sponsorship Package to discover the many ways to support this critical cause, and understand why this work matters so deeply. Click the link below to explore sponsorships: braincancercanada.akaraisin.com/ui/Gala2026/sp… On a final and personal note, the 2026 Gala for Brain Cancer Research will be the first without my brother, who passed away last January at 37 years old. He loved this gala and was a passionate ambassador, especially in its early years. His courage, strength, and memory, along with those who fought before him and those fighting now, continue to inspire every-thing we do at Brain Cancer Canada. It is this inspiration that sharpens our resolve: We will push research further and faster, to save lives, because people diagnosed with brain cancer deserve better. I hope to see you in May, Angela Scalisi Chair

I'm excited to join exceptional clinicians and researchers at an @icrf_toronto Health Series to share a patient perspective in Brain Cancer and its treatment. It's in Toronto on February 25th, get your ticket to join us for an informative evening! icrf.crowdchange.ca/128060

RT @braincancercan: Day 5 of Hope🕊 Submitted By: Stuart Selby, BCC Scientific Advisory Committee & 22 Year Canadian Pharmaceutical Profess…

Not only did I find an amazing community in #BTSM (brain tumor social media), I was welcomed with open arms and remain energized even though our scheduled chats are done. Lets still use the hashtag to connect and share updates. Thank you to all who built our community.

This #InternationalBrainTumourAwarenessWeek, we want to take a moment to recognize everyone affected by all types of brain tumours. Arguably the most delicate and intricate organ in the body, the brain is responsible for controlling thought, movement, sensation, and emotion, making any tumour profoundly impactful and life-altering. At @braincancercan, our mission focuses on funding research and innovation for cancerous brain tumours, but that doesn’t mean we overlook the impact and seriousness of non-cancerous brain tumours. We know firsthand how devastating any brain tumour diagnosis can be - the fear, uncertainty, and life-altering changes that come with it. While our research focuses on some of the most lethal and aggressive brain tumours, with survival often limited to just a few months, many of the projects funded by Brain Cancer Canada also have crossover benefits, generating insights, technologies, and treatment approaches that can improve understanding and care for other types of brain tumours. This interconnected approach helps advance the science across the full spectrum of diagnoses, ensuring that progress in one area can benefit patients everywhere. At Brain Cancer Canada, we believe every person facing a brain tumour deserves hope, care, and a voice. #InternationalBrainTumourAwarenessWeek

Today is Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Every day, 9 Canadians are told they have brain cancer. We need dedicated research to give doctors better tools to save lives. I stand with @braincancercan to drive research, to give more time, hope, & one day, the promise of a cure.

Happy to have received the email with event info for next week's 5th annual #HealtheMatters conference and I look forward to three inspiring days with the @health_eMatters team and everyone else attending , this should be great!

🗓Mark Your Calendars! October 24 is Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Join us as we come together to honour all those affected by brain cancer: Survivors, caregivers, and loved ones who show extraordinary courage and resilience every day💜; the doctors and researchers dedicated to

Ten years of building knowledge and driving research to learn the secrets of low grade gliomas is a milestone worth celebrating! Congratulations, and THANK YOU to @gliomaregistry 👏🥳🧠🎉🎂 #btsm

@healthing_ca Adding: I'm both inspired by and profoundly thankful for the dedication, exceptional care, and guidance from @DrMDCusimano, @gliomadoc, and care teams at St. Michael's / @UnityHealthTO and @Sunnybrook Odette who made sure I'm here to share this story. Thank you!!! ❤️🧠🧠 #BTSM

Thanks, Angelica (and @healthing_ca ) for the recent interview and for creating this piece to share my story more widely. I'm mindful that this is published on #WorldBrainDay2025 , and glad to have had the chance to share with others! #BTSM

@BTSMchat Thanks, everyone, for being here today. It's always nice to know we're all out there, and to connect through these chats. Hope everyone enjoys the rest of the evening, and the week ahead! #btsm

We're wrapping up today's chat now, thanks for joining, and stay in touch with the community whenever you want with the #BTSM hashtag!

@BTSMchat A4. I'm energized by people I meet along the way. Living with #braincancer is a tough way to meet amazing people, but it's worth it! I'm only about a year into my advocacy path but I keep learning and growing along the way; my advice is to keep at it and grow as we go #BTSM

Q4: In a world that constantly changes: What keeps you motivated to stay engaged in advocacy, even when progress oftentimes feels slow? What advice would you give to others just starting on this advocacy journey? #BTSM

@BTSMchat A3. ctd. I'm encouraged also by the UK Rare Cancers Bill just passed 3rd reading, and the push from @BrainTumourOrg for moving this through @UKParliament, initiatives like this can drive sustainable change! #BTSM

Repeat Q3: What ideas or approaches do you think could help address these gaps, and how can we, as a community, work together to drive change? What partnerships with other organizations do you suggest for a stronger and more effective impact? #BTSM

@BTSMchat A3. There's much we can learn from different organizations, where we grow ideas to fit our local needs while collaborating and sharing internationally. We don't have a Head To The Hill in Canada (like @NBTStweets organizes) but it's a great approach! #BTSM

Q3: What ideas or approaches do you think could help address these gaps, and how can we, as a community, work together to drive change? What partnerships with other organizations do you suggest for a stronger and more effective impact? #BTSM

@michele_502 @BTSMchat Joining research and groups like these are great ways of staying connected and helping both ourselves and others! 😀 #BTSM

@BTSMchat A1 I’m in a couple of research groups. Low Grade Glioma Registry and Living Well with Brain Cancer. #BTSM

Repeat Q1 for advocates: What type(s) of patient advocacy have you personally been involved with, and how has your focus evolved over time? Please share with our community what inspires and drives your interest in this space. #BTSM

@BTSMchat A2 I see a gap in #braintumor and #braincancer research funding; foundational research can find game-changing discoveries that will better tomorrow's outcomes. By advocating for funding, both public/government, and private, we can make a lasting impact for the future! #BTSM

Q2: In what area(s) do you see the greatest need for advocacy in the #braintumor community today? In what area do you believe we can make the most meaningful impact? #BTSM

@BTSMchat A1. Thinking about how my focus is evolving, I'm pushing to learn more about what others are doing, what we can learn from others to share locally and enhance our future by advocating for positive changes. There's a lot to learn, but I have hope! #BTSM