Ian Davis

@profiand.bsky.social

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Prof of medicine | med oncologist | Head, Monash University Eastern Health Clinical School | Chair, ANZUP Cancer Trials Group | husband, father, grandfather, blessed | want to make a positive difference
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Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Nov 23

Happiness is an empty beach, the wind in your ears, your best friend by your side, and 0/8 feet on the ground.

A beach with two miniature schnauzers running side by side so fast that they are both in the air. Behind them are their paw prints, in groups of four widely spaced, showing their speed. Older brother Miles on the left is looking across at his little brother Eddie. Not shown but still obvious: my bursting heart.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 1d

I watched an old man with a walking stick staggering to a chair at the shopping centre. He was wearing an AC/DC shirt. I laughed, then stopped, then checked - AC/DC was formed in 1973…

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 4d

Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio. Galaxy-striding space opera, hugely enjoyable.
But thanks for the recommendations, I’ll check them out! I do love this sub genre when it’s done well (sometimes it’s not…!)

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 8d

It’s amazing the lengths a director will go to for the right camera angle.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 9d

I was too slow

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 9d

“…so far!”

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 15d

Note to self - remember when texting your wife about the "meeting late in the evening" that:
* You should always proofread before sending
* K is next to L on the keyboard
* #autocorrect changes the first letter to a capital if it thinks it's a name

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 17d

(Cancels ballroom dancing lessons).

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 21d

It was epic, in every sense of the word.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 21d

I say “told me” but the reality was that a church concert performance descended into an unplanned extensive improv, and the octopus verse resulted in a figurative large hook extending from stage right to yank him off.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 21d

I’ve just been going, “with an oc oc here” all this time, based on what my nephew told me when he was 3.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 21d

Finally I know the sound to make for the octopus verse of Old MacDonald.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 22d

Heartaching brilliance from Dr Henry Bair in @jco-asco.bsky.social.
Do yourself a favour.
ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....

Quiet Work of Clarity

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Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 23d

Also don't forget to contact me if you want to be included in the GU oncology starter pack:
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Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 23d

@ascocancer.bsky.social #GU26 program is available:
www.asco.org/gu/program/o...

Screenshot of ASCO GU symposium 2026 program for Thursday 26 Feb 2026

Screenshot of ASCO GU symposium 2026 program for Firday 27 Feb 2026

Screenshot of ASCO GU symposium 2026 program for Saturday 28 Feb 2026

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 24d

Finally the “Bit” part makes sense.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · 24d

The world was in need of a new currency reference standard. Now, thanks to your colleague, we have one.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Jan 3

And if you get a potato clock you can be at work by nine.

I’ll see myself out.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Jan 3

Welcome back - I hope you had a great break. We’ve missed you.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Jan 3

Photo taken 2 Jan 2026, and for the record I have no problem with this.

Photograph taken while 12 Days of Christmas are still in effect, showing supermarket shelves loaded with various types of hot cross buns.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 29

Convenient, but I doubt I’ll need that many.

Photograph of a pack of “10 baby hangers.” They resemble clothes hangers and have conveniently placed slots in the diagonals, presumably for wrists or ankles. Smaller print says, “special size for children's clothes” but I’m not sure what that has to do with it.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 28

A few quiet moments spent doing nothing but cuddling your dog and finding his favourite scritch points is the ultimate mindfulness experience and oxytocin high.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 27

Starting a petition to rename the antenatal clinic to “You’re Kidding.”

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 24

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭60‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

There is hope.

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Isaiah 60:1-2 (NIV) - “Arise, shine, for your light has c | YouVersion

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appea

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Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 22

Are we asking that the subset of gentlemen who are merry should settle down and have a rest; or are we asking that all gentlemen should rest, in a sort of merry way? I want to get this manifesto just right.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 21

I don’t understand what you said, but mean male serum testosterone declines slowly with age.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 21

“Princess of Wales Catherine Middleton” is one of several examples on this list that are, er, questionable inclusions.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 21

Older men often have higher estrogen levels than their postmenopausal wife. It’s produced by aromatisation of androgens in various tissues, eg fat cells.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 21

Safety first. Can’t be too careful these days.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 20

Of course, the attack can be aborted anytime simply by giving him one of his favourite neck scratches. The toothy pouncy whirlwind then melts into a puddle of puppy bliss.

Ian Davis @profiand.bsky.social · Dec 20

Caught in the act.

Eddie the miniature schnauzer, standing on the carpet, gazing intently at my foot still on the tiles. Tail caught mid-wag, ears alert. All is quiet until foot hits carpet, then this smiling wagging furry assassin wreaks his full mischief on said appendage, requiring wrestling and tummy rubs before I am allowed to pass.

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