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Infection prevention: Staying healthy during cancer treatments - 2023 Living Well with a Blood Cancer Conference
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People affected by a blood cancer are frequently immunosuppressed and at risk for a wide range of infections, due to treatments. Lots of things can be done to reduce risk of infection. Summer Pham, RN, focuses on ways to prevent infections and stay healthy during blood cancer…
Treatment and side effects, Mental health and wellness
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Learn about NHL, how it is diagnosed, an overview of treatments and what happens next
Lymphoma
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Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve damage)
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Peripheral neuropathy happens when there is damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. It can be caused by the treatment of blood cancer or the disease.
Treatment and side effects
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Diarrhea and Constipation
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When you have diarrhea or constipation, it may be difficult to eat and drink enough. Getting good nutrition and staying hydrated are important for your health, energy, and quality of life.
Treatment and side effects
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Nausea and Vomiting
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Good nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment. But experiencing nausea and vomiting can make it challenging to eat well and enough.
Treatment and side effects
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Understanding Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
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This animated video helps you understand Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Lymphoma
A third of blood cancer research funding to women investigators in Canada
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada $5 million investment includes a strong focus on an aggressive, complex form of blood cancer.
Research
Ali Miri
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Ali's commitment to excellence and innovation is evident throughout his career, and he is excited to bring this passion to his role with Light The Night. Through his volunteer leadership, he is making a meaningful impact in the fight against blood cancers, an issue that is…
Patricia Deol
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Patty is a Partner at Koskie Glavin Gordon, where she brings extensive experience representing unions and other clients in all areas of labour law and professional regulatory defense before various courts and tribunals, including the B.C. Labour Relations Board, Supreme Court…
Todd Hamilton
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Todd is honored to volunteer his time as Co-Chair of the LLSC's Light the Night campaign to bring light, love, and hope to those affected by blood and to raise life saving funds that will support cancer research in the National Capital region.