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Understanding multiple myeloma
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Multiple myeloma, or MM, is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow. Multiple myeloma affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that normally fights infection, turning healthy cells into cancer cells that can damage blood, bones and kidneys.
Myeloma
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO) 2025: Care of the soul in cancer
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LLSC was delighted to have the opportunity to participate again in the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), in Toronto April 2025.
Addressing the global Pegasys® shortage
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Following Health Canada’s decision to grant ropeginterferon (BESREMi®) exceptional importation status, some of the provinces and private insurance plans have been starting to cover BESREMi® treatment. Work is continuing in the provinces where there is not yet coverage.
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Problems sleeping during and after treatment
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Cancer treatments can disrupt sleep. Find out how treatments can affect sleep and what strategies you can use to sleep better.
Treatment and side effects
Lori Galbraith: First Connection Volunteer of the Year 2024
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As we do every year at this time, we highlight one English-speaking volunteer (and one French-speaking volunteer) for outstanding contributions to our First Connection peer support programs.
I have a blood cancer
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Get the support you need. Access one-on-one personalized support. Support groups. First connection peer support program.
I am a blood cancer survivor
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Get the support you need. Access one-on-one personalized support, Support groups, and First connection peer support program.
Monthly Donations
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The needs of a person facing a blood cancer are complex, and can be overwhelming. But how you choose to give can be a game changer.
LLSC & CANO formalize and extend collaboration
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To further extend their collaboration, raise awareness on blood cancers, and to formalize their commitment to their partnership, the CANO and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) represented by Pascale Rousseau,…
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Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS)
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Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) is a side effect that can happen after some forms of immunotherapy treatment. It may cause you to experience serious neurological symptoms.
Treatment and side effects