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It was a surgery for a rare congenital heart defect that lead Grace's doctors to shockingly discovered her stage II Hodgkin's Lymphoma. In this episode of the AYA podcast series, Montana and Grace discuss the realities of isolation and survivor's guilt that come with achieving remission after a blood cancer diagnosis as a young adult.
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In this special AYA episode, guest host Montana Skurka connects with Amanda Saunders, who 13 months after having a heart transplant was diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD). The two discuss what life is like living with a rare blood cancer while completing university and living through a pandemic.
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Scientists continue to gain a deeper understanding of the genetic changes that lead to the development of cancers. This knowledge is being used to develop more precise treatments for blood cancers, especially in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
In this webcast, Dr. Aly Karsan talked about the latest research developments in precision medicine…
In this webcast, Dr. Aly Karsan talked about the latest research developments in precision medicine…
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In this presentation, Dr. John Dick, one of Canada’s pioneering scientists in the field of “cancer stem cells”, will explain how his research into the causes of blood cancers holds the promise for improved treatments and quality of life for Canadians affected by blood cancers.
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In this presentation, Dr. Mahmoud Elsawy, hematologist and medical director of IEC (CAT T) Therapy at the Nova Scotia Health Authority talked about the first CAR T-cell therapy program in Atlantic Canada. Dr. Elsawy, reviewed how the program came to Atlantic Canada, what patients can expect today and what we can expect in the future.
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Whether you are thinking about or planning a return, already back at it or wanting to take your career or education in a new direction, this webcast will help you think through the big and small issues that may arise. Following the presentation, you will hear from adolescent and young adult survivors on their first-hand experiences.
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For some children and teens, emotional and cognitive challenges continue or become evident after treatment ends. How do we recognize these challenges and help ensure these children and teens receive the support they need?
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Learn more about the fear of recurrence.
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Learn ways to improve your physical and mental health, lessen anxiety and reduce fear of recurrence by incorporating evidence-based mind-body techniques from Dr. Rob Rutledge, a radiation oncologist in Halifax and the co-creator of the ‘Skills for Healing’ Cancer Weekend retreats.
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Experiencing a fear of cancer recurrence is very normal. Most cancer survivors will experience the fear that their cancer will come back or progress. In this presentation, Dr. Christian Schulz-Quach, a staff psychiatrist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, explain this feeling and its impact, and share strategies on how to manage it.