Meet the experts: How to navigate the side effects of blood cancer during treatment

Join us for a 75-minute presentation on managing the complications associated with blood cancers and treatments. This session is designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively manage the secondary effects of blood cancer treatment, ensuring a better quality of life throughout your experience.

The critical role of symptom management during blood cancer treatment, focusing on managing side effects, ensuring patient comfort, and providing emotional support: Kylie Teggart, certified oncology nurse and PhD student in the School of Nursing, McMaster University.
Strategies to optimize nutritional status while addressing nutritional barriers often encountered throughout active treatment; the importance of food safety considerations for immunocompromised individuals: Taylor Rhodes, clinical dietitian at Nova Scotia Health.
The often-overlooked impact of blood cancer treatment on sexual health and intimacy; strategies for maintaining healthy relationships and coping with changes in sexual function: Reanne Booker, oncology and palliative care nurse practitioner, Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
An inside look at managing blood cancer medications, practical strategies for integrating treatments into everyday routines, highlighting common drug and food interactions, and optimizing treatment outcomes and improving access to care: Tina Crosbie, hematology pharmacist at The Ottawa Hospital and at Extend Pharmacy.

Kylie Teggart

Kylie Teggart is a certified oncology RN and PhD student in the School of Nursing at McMaster University. She conducts patient-oriented research that aims to support optimal outcomes for individuals living with cancer through evidence-informed nursing practice and supportive care.

Taylor Rhodes

Taylor Rhodes, RD is a Registered Dietitian at Nova Scotia Health specializing in hematology and medical oncology. Experienced in developing and implementing nutrition care plans to support patient recovery and overall health. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences from the University of Manitoba and completed a post-graduate dietetic internship & practicum training program at Nova Scotia Health.

Reanne Booker

Reanne Booker is an oncology and palliative care nurse practitioner with over 25 years' experience in cancer care. She currently works with the Palliative Care team at the Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Her clinical and research interests include integrating palliative care in oncology, symptom management and quality of life, sexuality and cancer, medical cannabis and cancer, virtual cancer care, and health equity in cancer care. Reanne is a former President of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CAPO).

Tina Crosbie

Tina Crosbie is a clinical hematology pharmacist at The Ottawa Hospital's ambulatory hematology unit. With over 25 years of experience, she counsels patients diagnosed with lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and acute and chronic leukemia. For the past six years, Tina is also a hematology pharmacist at Extend Pharmacy; an oncology-focused community pharmacy in Ottawa. Here she supports patients in managing their take-home anti-cancer therapy. Tina’s research aims to optimize drug administration and enhance patient education. On a national level she evaluates pharmacy continuing education programs and actively volunteers for The Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology. Tina received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at Memorial University of Newfoundland and she completed an accredited residency in hospital pharmacy at The Ottawa Hospital.