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Cancer-Related Fatigue
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Rachelle Ramsay is a RN with her Certification in Oncology, currently working at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Kent Parlee recently celebrated 36 years of marriage to his wife and best friend Cheryl. Kent and Cheryl enjoy spending time with family, travelling and volunteering at…
Treatment and side effects
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Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) - A conversation with Dr. Kareem Jamani
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Dr. Kareem Jamani talks to us about CML treatment options and diagnosis.
Leukemia
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Returning to Work - Expert Tips and Resources
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Maureen Parkinson is the provincial vocational rehabilitation counsellor at the B.C. Cancer Agency. She is the co-lead and content lead for Cancer and Work which is a website to guide cancer survivors. She created Cancer and Returning to Work: A Practical Guide for Cancer…
Work, school and finance
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Treating pediatric blood cancer with Dr. Abish
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Dr. Abish shares insights into what it’s like treating children and teens, and the complexities of serving this youngest age group as well as their follow up care. Dr. Abish attended McGill and then completed pediatric training at the IWK Health Centre , as well as a fellowship…
Treatment and side effects
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Un-slumping yourself – A Conversation with Michael
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In this special episode, guest host Montana Skurka connects with AML survivor Michael Wark. Together they explore topics of blogging and sharing a cancer experience, the importance of support networks, the power of spiritualty, and how his cancer experience has changed his life.
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One in a million –A conversation with Amanda
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In this special AYA episode, guest host Montana Skurka connects with Amanda Saunders, who 13 months after having a heart transplant was diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). The two discuss what life is like living with a rare blood cancer while…
Lymphoma, Myeloma, Myelodysplastic syndromes, Myeloproliferative neoplasms
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No one left behind on the sad train – A conversation with Cynthia
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In this special AYA episode, Montana Skurka and NHL survivor Cynthia Ghosen discuss the power of positive thinking, staying optimistic, and how goal setting can help you through treatment. Cynthia also shares how family and friends played a key role in her recovery and how her…
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Research Update with Dr. Gilles Robichaud
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Dr. Gilles Robichaud speaks about CLL research. He shares information about his current research and how it could help inform CLL treatment in the future.
Leukemia
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Managing Long Term Side Effects with Amy Pulsifer
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Amy Pulsifer talks about her experience managing long term effects due to her Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
Treatment and side effects
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Living with Polycythemia vera – A Conversation with Joanne McKinley
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Joanne was diagnosed with Polycythemia vera in 2012. She shares her experience with her diagnosis, the support she received from local groups and how it has changed her life.
Myeloproliferative neoplasms