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Multiple Myeloma – A Conversation with Patrick Alexander
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Just a few days before Christmas in 2010, Patrick Alexander, an LLSC First Connection volunteer from Vancouver, was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. He talks to us about his experience with his diagnosis, treatment and how it changed his view on life.
Myeloma
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Too Young for Cancer - A conversation with Max Parrot
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Max Parrot, professional Canadian snowboarder, speaks candidly about his blood cancer experience and its impact on his life and career. Max explains why he felt like "a lion in a cage" throughout treatment, and lets listeners in on what it took to get his health and…
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Blood cancer in youth and physical activity
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This podcast is for parents of children with blood cancer, as well as teenagers and young adults affected by this type of cancer. During and after cancer, physical activity is essential for young people. It can speed up their recovery, improve their overall health and help them…
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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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Myelodysplastic Syndrome: A Conversation with Gail Whiteford
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Gail Whiteford returned from a 2014 hiking trip in Japan and Australia, visited her doctor for her annual physical, and was shocked to, soon after, be diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). In this episode, Gail shares her treatment experience and some of the important…
Myelodysplastic syndromes
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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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What you need to know about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL)
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You or your loved one has been diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). What does it mean and how will it affect you?
Diagnosis and tests, Lymphoma
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Mastocytosis
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Mastocytosis is a rare blood cancer where too many mast cells (white blood cells that help fight infection) build up in the body’s tissues and organs. There are 2 types: Cutaneous (skin) mastocytosis, and systemic mastocytosis, affecting internal areas such as live, spleen and…
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Chemotherapy
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An overview of what chemotherapy is, how it works, how it is given, side effects, and questions to ask your healthcare team.
Treatment and side effects
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Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma (LPL) and Waldenstrom 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