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Mental health of children affected by blood cancer: Tziona Lugasi
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This 1-hour webcast covers the importance of early recognition and intervention, recognizing mental health issues in younger children, age appropriate conversations, how to talk to your child about emotions and mental health, supporting siblings and some of those unique…
Mental health and wellness
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Microscope on Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
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Watch this 1-hour recorded webcast by Dr. Heather Leitch as she discusses myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of cancers of the blood and bone marrow.
Dr. Leitch is a hematologist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, Canada and Clinical Professor in the Department…
Dr. Leitch is a hematologist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, Canada and Clinical Professor in the Department…
Myelodysplastic syndromes
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A deep dive into diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL)
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In this 1-hour recorded webcast, hematologist-oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, and DLBCL researcher, Dr. John Kuruvilla, discusses diagnosis and approach to managing and treating DLBCL, the most commonly diagnosed subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Lymphoma
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Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (LPL) and Waldenström Macroglobulinemia (WM)
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Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma (LPL) and its related condition, Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM), are slow-growing subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Lymphoma
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Palliative Care: An extra layer of support in your cancer care
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Palliative care is appropriate for anyone with a serious illness such as blood cancer - regardless of their age, stage of disease, or prognosis. Palliative care is not limited to individuals with non-curative cancer. This type of care focusing on improving your quality of life,…
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Dental and oral complications
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Your treatment for cancer can cause dental and oral (mouth) complications. Complications are medical problems that happen as a result of a procedure, treatment, or illness. They affect one third of people who go through cancer treatment. Dental and oral health refer to the well-…
Treatment and side effects
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Myeloma
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Learn about Myeloma, how it is diagnosed, an overview of treatments and what happens next.
Myeloma
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Your child has a blood cancer. How are YOU doing?
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Caring for your child diagnosed with a blood cancer can feel like your whole world is collapsing – but of course, collapsing is not an option for you. Spending time, as early as possible, on getting help with any mental health concerns is time well spent to strengthen your…
Mental health and wellness
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Lab and imaging tests
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Get an overview of tests for blood cancers; understand what different lab and imaging tests are used for; learn about the healthcare professionals who do these tests; and how to prepare for tests.
Diagnosis and tests
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Large Granular Lymphocytic (LGL) Leukemia
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This type of leukemia affects larger lymphocytes, with granules (small grains) that are visible. It can develop slowly (chronic) or progress quickly (aggressive), and affects both men and women, average age of 60 years.
Leukemia