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Blood cancer and spirituality – 2023 Living Well with a Blood Cancer conference
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Research has shown that people with a particular faith or spiritual belief often have hope, peace and a better quality of life. The spiritual dimensions of the cancer experience go far beyond religious practice or personal belief. Join David Maginley, spiritual care practitioner…
Mental health and wellness
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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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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Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS): A Conversation with Dr. Rena Buckstein
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Dr. Rena Buckstein from Odette Cancer Centre in Toronto shares the basics of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) diagnosis, treatment, and side effects.
Myelodysplastic syndromes
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Follicular Lymphoma: Conversation with Mayra Husic
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Mayra Husic shares her experience with Follicular Lymphoma.
Lymphoma
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CLL with Dr Kuruvilla
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Dr. Philip Kuruvilla talks to us about current chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment options, potential side effects and how to manage them.
Leukemia
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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