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A tale of 2 Toms: Gift of life by stem cell donation and inspiration to share the story
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When Rod Neander, of western Canada, got to hug the man who saved his life, it was in fact the second young father named Tom in the Manchester area who made a big impact in his blood cancer experience.
Adolescents and Young Adults, Stories
Ciara Cliff
Prairies
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Hello, my name is Ciara Cliff and I am a childhood cancer survivor. My journey started in 2007 at the age of six months old.
The role of pharmacists in supporting access to novel cancer treatments
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada were honoured to be invited to speak at the Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO) in Moncton, New Brunswick this month.
Events, Partners
Kent
Prairies
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After getting a stem cell transplant, and another week of chemo for CLL that Kent was diagnosed with at age 42 in 2006, one of the lingering effects was chemo induced cognitive impairment, sometimes referred to as “brain fog.” It caused his short-term memory issues and he began…
Myeloma Awareness Month: Dr. Hira Mian
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This being Myeloma Awareness Month in Canada, we thought we’d shine a light on one of this country’s leading researchers of myeloma – specifically, multiple myeloma.
Partners, Events
Janice Chabros
BC/Yukon
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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."
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!
Events
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…
Education, Media Mentions
Annual report 2023
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In 2023, the unparalleled generosity of our donors set the stage for a transformative year at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. You have directly fueled the advancement of medical research, while also significantly enhancing quality of life for those affected by blood…
Camille
Atlantic
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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…