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Keith
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It was during one of my daily runs when I first experienced symptoms of not being well. Within two days of the initial pain, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. This was the first major illness that I had experienced.
Janice Chabros
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"We had envisioned a future for ourselves that went up in smoke the day I was diagnosed… My body dared me to die, so I dared it to live. And I did."
Idan Mualim - Give back to the community
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On September 18, 2003, I was diagnoses with Leukemia, I was only 4 years old. That week, I was the “Star of the Week” at my preschool, but my mom took me out of school early one day because she found 2 lumps on my neck.
New Canadians now have easier access to LLSC resources and support
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Adjusting to life in a new country can be challenging, and facing a blood cancer diagnosis can add an extra layer of complexity. New Canadians now have easier access to information about blood cancer, as well as free programs and services offered by The Leukemia & Lymphoma…
Education, Media Mentions
Terms of Service
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These Terms of Service form an agreement between the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada and you.
Sponsor an event
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We rely on fundraising events to sustain our mission. These events are made possible in large part to the support from our sponsors – corporations or private donors.
Camille
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Camille was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a type of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), in 2019 and a year later underwent a stem cell transplant. For support throughout her blood cancer experience, the Halifax, Nova Scotia woman turned to family and friends and, importantly, to…
2024 World Cancer Day
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World Cancer Day's theme – Close the Care Gap – is what the LLSC is all about: Helping to close the care gap for Canadians affected by a blood cancer.
Events
Stephen Hopkins
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Stephen Hopkins talks about the emotional rollercoaster of caring for his wife, Shannon, since her diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), stem cell transplant, and subsequent recovery.
Get your company involved
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See if your employer will match your gift. Many employers have matching gift programs available to you, making your gift go twice as far!