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Ottawa in-person ‘Blood Cancer Connect & Learn’
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More than 70 people impacted by blood cancer attended an event in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
Education, Events, Volunteers
CAPO 2024 Psychosocial oncology networking
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LLSC Community Service Lead for Alberta, Desiree Naylor, recently attended the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO 2024) Conference – the first time the event has been held in Calgary in more than 20 years.
Events, Partners, Mental health and wellness
Winnipeg in-person ‘Blood Cancer Connect & Learn’ conference
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More than 72 people impacted by blood cancer came together from across Manitoba to learn more about blood cancer from medical experts, and to connect with each other over brunch at a downtown Winnipeg hotel.
Education, Events, Volunteers
Tackling cancer challenges with older South Asians through courageous conversations
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A new research project, funded by a LLSC Blood Cancer Quality of Life Grant, will investigate the blood cancer experience of South Asian Canadians over the age of 65 and their caregivers.
Media Mentions, Research, Myeloma
Returning to work after cancer may not be what you expected
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Life after cancer looks different for every individual, including a return to work - if that is even possible.
Media Mentions, Research, Volunteers
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...