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Lymphoma
Lymphoma
When Ron Ternoway was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer called Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM), he tracked down as much information as he could so he could be, as he describes it, a full partner is his treatment.
Lymphoma, Diagnosis and tests
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Eric Pitters talks about living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the treatments he underwent and how he now gives his time to supporting people who are newly diagnosed with CLL.
Leukemia
Rachelle Ramsay is a RN with her Certification in Oncology, currently working at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Kent Parlee recently celebrated 36 years of marriage to his wife and best friend Cheryl. Kent and Cheryl enjoy spending time with family, travelling and volunteering at home and abroad. Kent is a CLL survivor.
Treatment and side effects
Halfway through her master's degree abroad, Rachele was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and had to put school on hold. After achieving remission status following two years of treatment, Rachele was ready to go back to school and finish her degree. Despite the challenging journey back into an academic setting, she managed to complete her studies.
Work, school and finance
Maureen Parkinson is the provincial vocational rehabilitation counsellor at the B.C. Cancer Agency. She is the co-lead and content lead for Cancer and Work which is a website to guide cancer survivors. She created Cancer and Returning to Work: A Practical Guide for Cancer Patients and return to work and job search seminars for cancer survivors.
Work, school and finance
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.
Work, school and finance