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One in a million –A conversation with Amanda
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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…
Lymphoma, Myeloma, Myelodysplastic syndromes, Myeloproliferative neoplasms
Precision medicine: Finding the right treatment and improving treatments for each of us
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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…
In this webcast, Dr…
Treatment and side effects
Causes of blood cancer - What we know - Innovation and Research Webcast Series 2023
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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.
Leukemia, Diagnosis and tests
CAR T-Cell Therapy in Atlantic Canada with a focus on Nova Scotia: Past, Present, and the Future
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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…
Treatment and side effects
Returning to Work or School After Cancer Treatment
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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…
Work, school and finance
Children and Teenagers with Cancer : Cognitive and Emotional Challenges at School after Treatment
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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?
Work, school and finance
Fear of Cancer Recurrence
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Learn more about the fear of recurrence.
Mental health and wellness, Healthcare management
Transitioning to healthier and happier you: Healing your mind body and spirit / Your life after cancer conference 2022
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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…
Mental health and wellness, Healthcare management
Managing fear of cancer recurrence / Your life after cancer conference 2022
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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…
Mental health and wellness, Healthcare management
Cancer and work: Tools and resources to help and support you / Your life after cancer conference 2022
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Returning to work after cancer can leave you with a mix of emotions and a unique set of challenges. Cancerandwork.ca was developed to help those affected by a cancer to manage the challenges of returning to a job, changing work or looking for work. In this session, cancerandwork…
Work, school and finance