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Finances and Cancer
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Paula Vanni has worked for CIBC for 25 years in a variety of positions including as a Director in CIBC’s financial advice office. She is currently the Market VP in the Vancouver Lower Mainland East market. She holds a degree in Women’s Studies and Sociology from the University…
Work, school and finance
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CAR T-Cell Therapy Was a Lifeline for Camille Diagnosed With ALL
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Single mom Camille Leahy, diagnosed in 2020 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), talks about her experience getting CAR-T as a successful last line of treatment. Dr. Sita Bhella discusses what is involved in the medical procedure, and the exciting progress in CAR-T in its…
Leukemia, Treatment and side effects
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Hodgkin Lymphoma: Understanding Treatment, Recovery and Your Future Health
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Learn about Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, life after treatment, and future health considerations in this informative session presented by lymphoma specialist Dr. Michael Crump.
Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas: Navigating Diagnostic Diversity and Treatment Innovations
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In this 60-minute virtual webcast, Dr Jacqueline Costello will explain key concepts in clear, accessible language and share how advances in targeted therapies and newer treatments are expanding options and shaping care. You’ll gain insight into how treatment approaches are…
Lymphoma
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CAR T cell therapy Navigating the Canadian landscape
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This insightful 90-minute webcast explores the evolving landscape of CAR T-cell therapy in Canada. Whatever your blood cancer experience, or if you are a healthcare professional, this webcast will equip you with valuable knowledge to better understand and navigate the CAR-T…
Healthcare management, Research, Treatment and side effects
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What We Know (and Still Don’t Know) About Genes and Blood Cancer
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We know more than ever about how blood cancers develop and respond to treatment. Genetic testing gives doctors better insight into what’s going on and guide treatment decision. Still, many big questions remain, including how to spot cancers earlier and who might be at higher…
Diagnosis and tests, Treatment and side effects
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Blood Cancer: Seeing the Invisible to Prevent Recurrence
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When treatment for blood cancer ends, test results may show that the disease is in remission. But for many people, uncertainty lingers: Is it really gone? Could it come back? The uncertainty is understandable. Tiny numbers of cancer cells – too small for standard tests to detect…
Diagnosis and tests, Treatment and side effects
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Virtual Cooking Class with Gail and Robyn
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In this workshop you will be able to cook nutritious foods that nourish the body. Follow along with Robyn and Gail from Simply for Life who will be sharing recipes geared towards those living with, or recovering from a blood cancer, including foods that help boost energy and…
Mental health and wellness
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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
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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,…