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Mother of a young child with blood cancer: Seeking mental health support
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A mother talks about how her world turned upside down when her 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a blood cancer. Already juggling work and family, becoming a caregiver on top of it all felt overwhelming to her. This mom's self-care took a back seat as she focused her…
Mental health and wellness
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The words no parent ever wants to hear. “Your child has cancer.”
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This video, told from the father's point of view, talks about the strains on himself, his wife, their child with cancer, and their other children.
He describes every hospital visit, every round of treatment as "a rollercoaster of hope and fear."
He describes every hospital visit, every round of treatment as "a rollercoaster of hope and fear."
Mental health and wellness
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Spider-Mable VS Leukemia activity book
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Activity book for children and families facing a blood cancer diagnosis.
Leukemia
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Know when to seek professional help for your mental health
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Receiving a blood cancer diagnosis can be challenging and overwhelming. Along with physical symptoms, individuals with a blood cancer diagnosis may experience serious mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Mental health and wellness
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Shared Decision Making: Discussion tool for people with a blood cancer
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You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. You will be making important decisions with your healthcare team.
Treatment and side effects
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Shared Decision Making: Discussion tool for healthcare providers
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Your patient has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. You will be supporting them and their family in making important decisions
Treatment and side effects
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Advocating for yourself or your loved one
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If you are affected by a blood cancer, you want your voice to be heard and your health care needs to be met. Ryan Clarke, Senior Vice-President, Advocacy & PR at CRG-Eversana Canada Inc, speaks about the importance of self-advocacy and will share tips on how to be an…
Mental health and wellness
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Being active during treatment
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This factsheet is for people receiving cancer treatment. It promotes an active, safe, and adapted lifestyle during treatment. It is also meant to support people’s autonomy, especially if they do not have access to an exercise professional specialized in cancer.
Mental health and wellness
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AML Maintenance Therapy: A Conversation with Dr. Tobias Berg
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Leukemia, Treatment and side effects
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Treatment options for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)
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Your treatment plan for DLBCL will be based on your age and overall health, potential long-term side effects, your stage (where the disease is located in you), symptoms, and fertility if applicable. Types of treatment for DLBCL include traditional chemotherapies, targeted…
Lymphoma