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Understanding ribonucleic acid (RNA) and its role in leukemia: 2024 Leukemia Conference
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RNA is more than just DNA's lesser-known cousin. Dr. Katherine Borden, Professor, Pathology, Cell Biology at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer, University of Montreal and Dr. Sarit Assouline, chief of the Division of Hematology at the JGH and Senior…
Leukemia, Research
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Blood Cancers webcast
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In this 2025 webcast, four scientists funded by the LLSC's AI Catalyst Grant talk about their work investigating how AI / machine learning can speed up discovery and detection of blood cancers in their research work. Moderated by Dr. Paul O'Connell, LLSC Research…
Research
Research Champions
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Research Champions are individuals who made an exceptional contribution to the blood cancer community.
They are people who want to see cures for blood cancers in our lifetime and will stop at nothing to make it happen.
They are people who want to see cures for blood cancers in our lifetime and will stop at nothing to make it happen.
Blood Cancer Day 2025 at University of Toronto's Faculty of Pharmacy
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The LLSC was invited to present at Blood Cancer Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the University of Toronto Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
Events, Partners
One Kilometre at a Time transportation subsidy program
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The One Kilometre at a Time transportation subsidy from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada provides one-time financial support to Canadians with an acute or chronic blood cancer requiring at least 30 km round trip for medical appointment(s) as referred by their…
CLL Live 2025: All things chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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CLL is one of the most common types of leukemia in adults; CLL Canada holds it free annual conference for patients by patients.
Events, Partners
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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.
Events, Partners
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.
Advocacy, Partners, Myeloproliferative neoplasms
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Treatment Discussion Guide
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Beyond active surveillance (the ‘watch and wait approach’) there are several CLL treatments to consider. Each treatment has different features and side effects. It is important to be comfortable with the CLL treatment you choose.
Leukemia