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Vancouver in-person ‘Blood Cancer Connect & Learn’
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More than 100 people impacted by blood cancer registered for the event in Vancouver on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at the Jewish Community Centre. Called “Blood Cancer Connect & Learn.” this was the third in-person community education event held by LLSC since the pandemic…
Education, Events, Volunteers
Many cancer survivors and caregivers face mental health challenges post-cancer
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Mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety and PTSD, can exist in blood cancer survivors and their caregivers even years after treatment is over.
Media Mentions, Volunteers, Mental health and wellness
Spotlight on GvHD, a serious side effect of stem cell transplants
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Graft vs. Host Disease (GvHD) is a serious side effect that commonly affects people who've undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant (SCT), meaning they've received stem cells to treat their blood cancer. LLSC presented at the International GvHD Symposium in October…
Events, Partners, Treatment and side effects
Jay
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I had a pretty successful career and was thinking about starting a family of my own when I learned I had a blood cancer.
Young adult blood cancers
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Getting a cancer diagnosis when your whole life is still ahead of you can be scary, upsetting and overwhelming. It is important you...
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
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Learn more about Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and the resources we have available.
Leukemia
The Collings Stevens Family Foundation partners with LLSC to help Canadians impacted by CML
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, with partners like The Collings Stevens Family Foundation, is informing and empowering people impacted by chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a once-fatal blood cancer now a manageable disease.
Partners, Leukemia
Show up for the blood cancer community
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Being part of Light The Night’s Executive Leadership Committee means being part of a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about driving revenue and awareness for Light The Night.
Taking care of your body
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Learn to deal with body changes during and after a cancer diagnosis. Hair Loss, Loss of Appetite, Increased Appetite, Your Skin, Your Fingernails and Toenails. Your sexuality and cancer. Weight gain and weight loss and cancer.
Mental health and wellness
Work for LLSC
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At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, we are driven by our ambition to change the course of the blood cancer experience for every person in Canada. This vision is a huge undertaking requiring a culture that fosters big ideas, bold actions, and a great amount of heart.