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Paula Vanni has worked for CIBC for 25 years in a variety of positions including as a Director in CIBC’s financial advice office. She is currently the Market VP in the Vancouver Lower Mainland East market. She holds a degree in Women’s Studies and Sociology from the University of Western Ontario and a Masters in BA from Dalhousie.
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Single mom Camille Leahy, diagnosed in 2020 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), talks about her experience getting CAR-T as a successful last line of treatment. Dr. Sita Bhella discusses what is involved in the medical procedure, and the exciting progress in CAR-T in its manufacture and access in Canada.
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Learn about Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, life after treatment, and future health considerations in this informative session presented by lymphoma specialist Dr. Michael Crump.
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In this 60-minute virtual webcast, Dr Jacqueline Costello will explain key concepts in clear, accessible language and share how advances in targeted therapies and newer treatments are expanding options and shaping care. You’ll gain insight into how treatment approaches are selected, what new developments may mean and how to better understand the choices…
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This insightful 90-minute webcast explores the evolving landscape of CAR T-cell therapy in Canada. Whatever your blood cancer experience, or if you are a healthcare professional, this webcast will equip you with valuable knowledge to better understand and navigate the CAR-T experience in Canada.
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We know more than ever about how blood cancers develop and respond to treatment. Genetic testing gives doctors better insight into what’s going on and guide treatment decision. Still, many big questions remain, including how to spot cancers earlier and who might be at higher risk.
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When treatment for blood cancer ends, test results may show that the disease is in remission. But for many people, uncertainty lingers: Is it really gone? Could it come back? The uncertainty is understandable. Tiny numbers of cancer cells – too small for standard tests to detect – can sometimes remain in the body. Finding these hidden cells is one of the…
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In this workshop you will be able to cook nutritious foods that nourish the body. Follow along with Robyn and Gail from Simply for Life who will be sharing recipes geared towards those living with, or recovering from a blood cancer, including foods that help boost energy and ensure you are getting all the right nutrients.
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Your treatment plan for DLBCL will be based on your age and overall health, potential long-term side effects, your stage (where the disease is located in you), symptoms, and fertility if applicable. Types of treatment for DLBCL include traditional chemotherapies, targeted therapies, stem cell transplant, radiation, and immunotherapies.
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Palliative care is appropriate for anyone with a serious illness such as blood cancer - regardless of their age, stage of disease, or prognosis. Palliative care is not limited to individuals with non-curative cancer. This type of care focusing on improving your quality of life, is sometimes called holistic care or whole–person centered care.