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Communicating as a Caregiver
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Learn how a caregiver should communicate with a loved one about diagnosis i.e. what to say and what not to say. Information on who can make up the healthcare team/specialists and what their roles entail.
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Smouldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM)
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Smouldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is an inactive type of multiple myeloma that shows no symptoms. SMM is a rare, indolent (slow-growing) type of multiple myeloma (MM). For some people, it may never become active myeloma; for some other people, it may take years to develop.
Myeloma
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Zoe & Leukemia
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Hi! My name is Zoë. I am three years old. I like going outside, playing with my friends and colouring. In this book, I will tell you about my adventure with leukemia
Leukemia
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Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) factsheet
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. You may experience side effects from the therapy you receive. Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) is a side effect that can happen after some forms of immunotherapy treatment. It may cause…
Treatment and side effects
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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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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Learn about NHL, how it is diagnosed, an overview of treatments and what happens next
Lymphoma