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Understanding multiple myeloma
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Multiple myeloma, or MM, is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow. Multiple myeloma affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally fights infection, turning healthy cells into cancer cells that can damage blood, bones and kidneys.
Myeloma
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) 2025: Care of the soul in cancer
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LLSC was delighted to have the opportunity to participate again in the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), in Toronto April 2025.
Events, Partners
Addressing the global Pegasys® shortage
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Following Health Canada’s decision to grant ropeginterferon (BESREMi®) exceptional importation status, some of the provinces and private insurance plans have been starting to cover BESREMi® treatment. Work is continuing in the provinces where there is not yet coverage.
Advocacy, Partners, Myeloproliferative neoplasms
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Treatment Discussion Guide
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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.
Leukemia
Managing fatigue and cognitive challenges
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As a result of your cancer and its treatment, it is likely that you will experience some degree of fatigue. Cancer-related fatigue can be described as feeling very tired and lacking energy in a way that gets in the way of your daily activity or function. If you have problems…
Treatment and side effects
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Problems sleeping during and after treatment
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Cancer treatments can disrupt sleep. Find out how treatments can affect sleep and what strategies you can use to sleep better.
Treatment and side effects
Lori Galbraith: First Connection Volunteer of the Year 2024
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As we do every year at this time, we highlight one English-speaking volunteer (and one French-speaking volunteer) for outstanding contributions to our First Connection peer support programs.
Events, Stories, Volunteers, Leukemia
I have a blood cancer
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Get the support you need. Access one-on-one personalized support. Support groups. First connection peer support program.
I am a blood cancer survivor
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Get the support you need. Access one-on-one personalized support, Support groups, and First connection peer support program.
Ways to give back
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When you choose to fundraise, donate or volunteer, you have the power to make a real difference for the blood cancer community. With you on our side, cancer doesn’t stand a chance!