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Jim Abernethy
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Losing our dear Jim to Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma on December 5, 2019, a mere three months after diagnosis, is something his family, friends and colleagues still find impossible to believe.
Understanding insurance and organizing finances
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When it comes to your personal finances, even with health insurance, cancer treatment can have an impact for you and your family. Most aspects of your cancer care will be covered by your provincial health insurance, but there are exceptions depending on where you live in Canada.
Barry Yhard: First Connection Volunteer of the Year 2025
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Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2015, Barry Yhard decided as a survivor to become a First Connection peer support volunteer at LLSC.
Volunteer for a better tomorrow
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Join us by volunteering whether you have experienced a blood cancer firsthand or you want to help the blood cancer community. You can bring hope for a better tomorrow.
Hammad Umar
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Cancer Changed My Career Path for the Better. Diagnosed with blood cancer at 19, Hammar's life changed abruptly. During treatment, he was moved by the empathy of hospital volunteers, which sparked a shift in his values and career goals. Originally focused on lab research,…
My child has a blood cancer
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The words no parent wants to hear: “Your child has cancer.” You need personalized support and tailored information from the moment of diagnosis, through your child’s blood cancer treatment, physical recovery, return to school and beyond.
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What is a stem cell transplant? (poster)
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This illustrated resource is designed to help children with a blood cancer who needs a stem cell transplant, and their parents, to most easily understand the steps involved.
Treatment and side effects
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Myeloma
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Myeloma, which is a cancer of the plasma cells, is the second most common form of blood cancer in Canada. It most often appears in men, those over the age of 60, and more often in people of African ancestry
Myeloma
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Mouth and Throat - side effects
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Both cancer and your treatment can cause side effects. A common side effect is damage to the cells that line the inside of your mouth and throat.
Treatment and side effects
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Pain Log for Caregivers
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This worksheet provides caregivers with a pain scale log to keep track of their loved one's pain level, time and date during blood cancer treatment.
Treatment and side effects