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Managing the “new normal” of a chronic blood cancer diagnosis – 2023 Living Well with a Blood Cancer Conference
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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…
Mental health and wellness
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Managing cancer-related fatigue and brain fog - 2023 Living Well with a Blood Cancer conference
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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…
Treatment and side effects, Mental health and wellness
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Supporting your mental health: The importance of self-care - 2023 Living Well with a Blood Cancer conference
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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…
Mental health and wellness
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Blood cancer and spirituality – 2023 Living Well with a Blood Cancer conference
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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…
Mental health and wellness
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Infection prevention: Staying healthy during cancer treatments - 2023 Living Well with a Blood Cancer Conference
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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 and side effects, Mental health and wellness
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Fear of Cancer Recurrence
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Learn more about the fear of recurrence.
Mental health and wellness, Healthcare management
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Exercise and Life After Cancer
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This factsheet is for children, teens, and young adults who have been affected by a blood cancer, as well as their families. It promotes an active, safe, and adapted lifestyle during and after treatment.
Mental health and wellness
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Cancer-Related Distress
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In this animated video, the character talks about the emotional and psychological impact of the diagnosis on himself and his family, as well as the importance of talking to those around him and to health professionals to find solutions.
Mental health and wellness
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Grieving a Former Reality with C. Elizabeth Dougherty
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C. Elizabeth Dougherty is a Social Worker and Educator. In this podcast, she helps us understand the different types of grief, explains how we can manage the grief that the current pandemic is causing us all to experience, as well as strategies for adapting to all the changes…
Mental health and wellness
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Eating Healthy During a Pandemic
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Registered Holistic Nutritionist Tara K. Antle discusses how a combination of proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and maintaining a positive attitude are achievable means for Canadians to enhance their health and well-being during times of isolation and social-…
Mental health and wellness