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Here are some simple steps we can all take to respect and protect Canadians affected by a blood cancer
While her experience with an aggressive form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) was filled with uncertainty - waiting for a diagnosis, not knowing the effects of chemotherapy, undergoing a stem cell transplant - Sarah Robertson says she learned some important lessons. She discovered she had an incredible supportive network of family and friends. She also says…
Leukemia, Mental health and wellness
Dr. Tracy Murphy discusses treatment options and what you can do to minimize the impact and side effects of cancer treatment for ALL.
Leukemia
When Darren Bessette was re-diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in 2019, it was more difficult to treat. Darren says he was fortunate to get access to a "revolutionary" new treatment through a clinical trial. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is a way to get immune cells called T cells to fight cancer by changing them…
Lymphoma, Treatment and side effects
Learn about WM, how it is diagnosed, an overview of treatments and what happens next
Lymphoma
When she was diagnosed with Philadelphia positive acute ALL (PH+ ALL) in 2007, Jeanette Castillo leaned heavily on her healthcare background to cope. Having seen many people go through their own health challenges with a hopeful perspective, she adopted a similar attitude. Now 14 years post-stem cell transplant, Jeannette admits is was a long a scary road,…
Leukemia
The lifting of many COVID restrictions across Canada may leave people living with a blood cancer feeling anxious and uncertain. However, Dr. Gerard Farrel, a GP from Newfoundland, says the best approach is to keep doing what you've been doing for the past 2 years for at least the next 2 months. In this episode, Dr. Farrel offers advice on what those…
Mental health and wellness
Understand blood transfusion and the different types; address your safety concerns; learn about possible complications.
Treatment and side effects
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Dr. Robert Kridel, a clinician-scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, provides the latest in our increasing knowledge about non-Hodgkin lymphoma and how it is being used to improve diagnosis and develop new tailored therapies.
Lymphoma, Treatment and side effects
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Dr. Christian Steidl, a world leader in lymphoma research, speaks about how exciting new laboratory discoveries are being translated into more effective treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma. Dr. Steidl is the research director of the Centre for Lymphoid Cancer at BC Cancer.
Lymphoma, Treatment and side effects