Emily McIntosh

@mcintose

PhD in Biomechanics. Patient advocate. Diehard Leafs fan. Brain cancer survivor. Trying to help improve social inequities in health care.

Ontario, Canada mcinsite.wordpress.com Joined March 2013

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Emily McIntosh @mcintose Nov 8, 2021

Replying to @BTSMchat

@BTSMchat T2. Asking questions is tremendously difficult until you actually know the diagnosis and have a bit of a background. That is why I made this resource for newly diagnosed individuals. #BTSM #NewlyDiagnosedNovember

Emily McIntosh @mcintose Jan 8

Please VOTE for Monty! If he wins he's pledge to make a donation to brain cancer research to try to keep me (the source of treats) alive a little longer #btsm #americasfavoritepet @braincancercan

Emily McIntosh @mcintose Jan 5

americasfavpet.com/2026/monty-98e8

Please Vote for Monty!

Emily McIntosh @mcintose Dec 23, 2025

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National Brain Tumor Society @NBTStweets Dec 22, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the passing of philosopher, writer, patient advocate, and NBTS board member Adam Hayden. Read about Adam’s life, legacy, and enduring impact on the brain tumor community: braintumor.org/news/rememberi…

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Emily McIntosh @mcintose Dec 8, 2025

Love this community. It's been amazing meeting so many of you IRL! Been an honour and a pleasure contributing.

#BTSM chat @BTSMchat Dec 7, 2025

Friends,
it's been a pleasure! We are incredibly grateful for what we have started + the community we have created, but it's time to say goodbye to our regularly scheduled chats. Please read our letter below.
With love and gratitude, the #BTSM chat co-founder and organizer team

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