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In this 1-hour webcast, Dr. Versha Banerji, a Canadian leader in CLL treatment and research, have provided the latest information on CLL diagnosis and treatment options. Dr. Banerji spoke about who the disease affects and how it progresses, how decisions are made about when to treat and the factors that influence the choice of treatment, the new CLL…
Leukemia, Treatment and side effects
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Hi! My name is Zoë. I am three years old. I like going outside, playing with my friends and colouring. In this book, I will tell you about my adventure with leukemia
Leukemia
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. You may experience side effects from the therapy you receive. Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is a side effect that can happen after some forms of immunotherapy treatment. It may cause your immune system to respond too aggressively. How can you manage it?
Treatment and side effects
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Blood cancer isn’t always a one-time event. Some blood cancers , known as “chronic,” can be closely monitored and treated but will not completely go away. How do persons affected by a chronic blood cancer adapt to this reality? LLSC Community Services Leads Desiree Naylor and Natasha Sani address ways to manage living with a chronic blood cancer.
Mental health and wellness
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As a result of cancer and its treatment,people touched by a blood cancer can experience some degree of fatigue and brain fog. In this presentation, Kendra Woloshyn, RN, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, will talk about the two big F words in cancer care along with how to manage fatigue in day-to-day life and self-management techniques to improve brain fog.
Treatment and side effects, Mental health and wellness
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Being diagnosed with a blood cancer can put your life goals on hold and cause worry. While your focus is on your cancer treatment, you should not neglect your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Dr. Michael Mackenzie, counsellor, PhD, demystifies t feelings , talks about tself-care, and identifies the right time to seek professional help.
Mental health and wellness
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Research has shown that people with a particular faith or spiritual belief often have hope, peace and a better quality of life. The spiritual dimensions of the cancer experience go far beyond religious practice or personal belief. Join David Maginley, spiritual care practitioner, to explore ways to express your spirituality in day-to-day living.
Mental health and wellness
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People affected by a blood cancer are frequently immunosuppressed and at risk for a wide range of infections, due to treatments. Lots of things can be done to reduce risk of infection. Summer Pham, RN, focuses on ways to prevent infections and stay healthy during blood cancer treatment.
Treatment and side effects, Mental health and wellness
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Dr. Rena Buckstein from Odette Cancer Centre in Toronto shares the basics of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) diagnosis, treatment, and side effects.
Myelodysplastic syndromes
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Mayra Husic shares her experience with Follicular Lymphoma.
Lymphoma