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Karen Williamson share her stem cell transplant experience
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Karen Williamson was feeling well and looking forward to a trip to Europe so it was a shock when she was diagnosed with leukemia. When she was told her she would need a stem cell transplant, she found that that reading about what was not helpful. "What I needed to do was…
Treatment and side effects
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Preparing for Treatment with Shae-Lynn
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After being diagnosed with leukemia at 21 years old, Shae-Lynn Way shares her experience with shifting her mindset while preparing for a second stem cell transplant after her leukemia returned.
Leukemia, Treatment and side effects
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Brain Fog and Work: A Conversation with Sukant
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In this episode of our AYA podcast series, Sukant Sharma shares his experience balancing work, side effects, and his personal life after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Treatment and side effects
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Understanding Myeloma: From Diagnosis to Treatment Foundations
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Participants will also learn about today’s treatment landscape, including first-line therapies and emerging drug classes that are shaping the future of myeloma care.
Diagnosis and tests, Myeloma, Treatment and side effects
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Blood Cancer: Seeing the Invisible to Prevent Recurrence
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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…
Diagnosis and tests, Treatment and side effects
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What We Know (and Still Don’t Know) About Genes and Blood Cancer
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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…
Diagnosis and tests, Treatment and side effects
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CAR T cell therapy Navigating the Canadian landscape
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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…
Healthcare management, Research, Treatment and side effects
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Reconnecting: Intimacy and sexuality during and after a blood cancer experience
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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…
Mental health and wellness, Treatment and side effects
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Beyond tired: Understanding and managing cancer-related fatigue through physical activity
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Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed shares how physical activity, tailored to individual needs, can play a vital role in improving energy levels, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
Mental health and wellness, Treatment and side effects
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Meet the experts: How to navigate the side effects of cancer during treatment
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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.
Treatment and side effects