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Quadruple Match Opportunity - The Lutz family
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Until April 14th, the Lutz family, in honour of their son Jay – a survivor of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) – has committed to matching your donation 4 times, up to $100,000!
Learning more about your rights
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When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a blood cancer, you have to become an advocate to ensure that you get the best care possible. It is important to feel that your voice is being heard and your healthcare needs are being met.
Keith
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It was during one of my daily runs when I first experienced symptoms of not being well. Within two days of the initial pain, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. This was the first major illness that I had experienced.
Janice Chabros
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"We had envisioned a future for ourselves that went up in smoke the day I was diagnosed… My body dared me to die, so I dared it to live. And I did."
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Understanding Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
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A type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) involves the B-cells that help to fight off infection, can grow quickly (aggressive) or slowly (indolent), can happen at any age but most often appears in middle age or older, and usually has no known cause.
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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…
Terms of Service
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These Terms of Service form an agreement between the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada and you.
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Caregiving During Treatment
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Learn how Caregivers care for a loved one during treatment. How to prepare the home and keep the home safe for mobility of patients, what cleaners to use, how to deal with pets and overall safety.
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The C Word: When Kids Get Cancer
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The C Word. When Kids get Cancer presentation. A comprehensive document explaining cancer to children. For use in the school or at home.
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Camille
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Camille was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a type of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), in 2019 and a year later underwent a stem cell transplant. For support throughout her blood cancer experience, the Halifax, Nova Scotia woman turned to family and friends and, importantly, to…