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Mastocytosis is a rare blood cancer where too many mast cells (white blood cells that help fight infection) build up in the body’s tissues and organs. There are 2 types: Cutaneous (skin) mastocytosis, and systemic mastocytosis, affecting internal areas such as live, spleen and GI tract.

A diagnosis of blood cancer can profoundly affect how we experience intimacy and sexuality—with ourselves and with others. In this webcast, Reanne Booker, nurse practitioner at the Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, explores the emotional, physical, and relational changes that may arise during and after treatment.

Kylie Teggart, certified oncology nurse, Taylor Rhodes, clinical dietitian, Reanne Booker, oncology and palliative care nurse practitioner, and Tina Crosbie, hematology pharmacist discuss medication management, nutrition and symptom management.

An overview of what chemotherapy is, how it works, how it is given, side effects, and questions to ask your healthcare team.

Beyond active surveillance (the ‘watch and wait approach’) there are several CLL treatments to consider. Each treatment has different features and side effects. It is important to be comfortable with the CLL treatment you choose.