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What a year in the blood cancer community!
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While we will never say ‘mission accomplished’ until there is a cure for all blood cancers – we are happy to share our mission accomplishments in 2023
Education, Events, Research
Mental health risks and blood cancers
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Did you know that people affected by cancer experience at least double the prevalence of depression and anxiety than in the general population?* That’s not just at diagnosis or during cancer treatment. Even years after treatment, you or your loved one may struggle with cancer-…
Education, Mental health and wellness
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
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
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
New Canadians now have easier access to LLSC resources and support
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Adjusting to life in a new country can be challenging, and facing a blood cancer diagnosis can add an extra layer of complexity. New Canadians now have easier access to information about blood cancer, as well as free programs and services offered by The Leukemia & Lymphoma…
Education, Media Mentions
Real Canadian Superstores and Extra Foods calls on community
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Real Canadian Superstores and Extra Foods locations from Ontario (except Ottawa) to BC/Yukon, as well as select Your Independent Grocers and No Frills locations, are calling on their customers and community members to help support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (…
Education, Events
LLSC partners with BioCanRx
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A new partnership between LLSC and BioCanRx will help Canadian scientists expand their ability to conduct clinical trials of CAR T therapy, an important new treatment for some blood cancers that have not responded to other treatments.
Education, Research