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Cancer Related Distress
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Margo Kennedy is an oncology social worker at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto Ontario. "Our cancer care systems pay a great deal of attention to the physical health aspects of treatment and recovery, we don't always do as well attending to the emotional…
Mental health and wellness
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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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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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Going Back to School After a Cancer Experience
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Halfway through her master's degree abroad, Rachele was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and had to put school on hold. After achieving remission status following two years of treatment, Rachele was ready to go back to school and finish her degree. Despite the…
Work, school and finance
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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