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Barry Yhard: First Connection Volunteer of the Year 2025
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Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2015, Barry Yhard decided as a survivor to become a First Connection peer support volunteer at LLSC.
Volunteers
Who we are
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We won’t stop until there is a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms and are able to improve the quality of life of people affected by blood cancers and their families by funding life-enhancing research and providing…
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
Connect with us
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If you have a lot of questions right now or you cannot find what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. You can talk to us directly and receive personalized assistance in finding answers to your questions or ways to address your concerns. People who call us know…
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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
Living and thriving through a blood cancer experience
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LLSC is the largest voluntary health agency dedicated to funding blood cancer research, advocating for equitable access to treatment, and offering support
Coping with side effects
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Take control of long term effects of cancer. If you’re still experiencing side effects, you’re not alone. We can help you cope with these symptoms.
Treatment and side effects
Managing fatigue and cognitive challenges
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As a result of your cancer and its treatment, it is likely that you will experience some degree of fatigue. Cancer-related fatigue can be described as feeling very tired and lacking energy in a way that gets in the way of your daily activity or function. If you have problems…
Treatment and side effects
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Problems sleeping during and after treatment
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Cancer treatments can disrupt sleep. Find out how treatments can affect sleep and what strategies you can use to sleep better.
Treatment and side effects
Blood cancer community represented at Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy
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Blood cancer survivors Nadine Fisk and Terry Hawrysh, both community partners in LLSC's research program, and that program's director Paul O'Connell, attended the 2025 Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy in Toronto.
Events, Research, Volunteers