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In this presentation, Dr. John Dick, one of Canada’s pioneering scientists in the field of “cancer stem cells”, will explain how his research into the causes of blood cancers holds the promise for improved treatments and quality of life for Canadians affected by blood cancers.
watch Causes of blood cancer - What we know - Innovation and Research Webcast Series 2023
Leukemia, Diagnosis and tests
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Webcast
In this presentation, Dr. Mahmoud Elsawy, hematologist and medical director of IEC (CAT T) Therapy at the Nova Scotia Health Authority talked about the first CAR T-cell therapy program in Atlantic Canada. Dr. Elsawy, reviewed how the program came to Atlantic Canada, what patients can expect today and what we can expect in the future.
watch CAR T-Cell Therapy in Atlantic Canada with a focus on Nova Scotia: Past, Present, and the Future
Treatment and side effects
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Video
A short video describing treatment options for CLL
watch Treatment Options for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Leukemia, Treatment and side effects
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Video
In this animated video, the character talks about the side effects after cancer treatment, especially fatigue and brain fog, and gives suggestions for managing them on a daily basis.
watch Coping with treatment side effects
Treatment and side effects
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Video
In this animated video, the character talks about the emotional and psychological impact of the diagnosis on himself and his family, as well as the importance of talking to those around him and to health professionals to find solutions.
watch Cancer-Related Distress
Mental health and wellness
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Podcast
Join Charlotte Hall-Coates and Natasha Sani as they discuss the role of a Community Services Lead in providing personalized support to those in the blood cancer community. In this podcast, Charlotte and Natasha highlight the individualized support available to you through the Community Services Lead in your region and how they can help you through each step…
download Here to Help: A Conversation with Charlotte and Natasha
Personalized support
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Webcast
In this webcast, Dr. Donna Reece, hematologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University of Toronto, talk about the current and new treatments for myeloma. She is also sharing what is being done to help improve the quality of life myeloma patients.
watch Myeloma Research – What’s new? / 2023 Myeloma Week
Myeloma
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Webcast
In this webcast, Dr. Anthony Reiman, medical oncologist at Saint John Regional Hospital, will provide an overview on the latest information on the diagnosis, treatments and side effects of myeloma and answer your questions about myeloma.
watch Managing Myeloma: Diagnosis, treatments, side effects, etc. / 2023 Myeloma Week
Myeloma
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Booklet
A comprehensive guide to better understand CML.
download Understanding and managing chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Leukemia
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Factsheet
This factsheet is for people receiving cancer treatment. It promotes an active, safe, and adapted lifestyle during treatment. It is also meant to support people’s autonomy, especially if they do not have access to an exercise professional specialized in cancer.
download Being active during treatment
Mental health and wellness