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Life after acute myeloid leukemia : Personal stories of hope
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Hear real stories from three Acute Myeloid Leukemia panelists about hope, healing and recovery. Our panel of speakers will each share their story of diagnosis, treatment and recovery and provide personal insight into managing a blood cancer diagnosis.
Leukemia
Advancements in AML in Atlantic Canada
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Dr. Elsawy will be highlighting advancements in AML research and treatment in Atlantic Canada. Dr. Elsawy is an Assistant Professor of Hematology and Attending Hematologist and Transplant Physician, Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health Authority, and affiliated to the…
Leukemia, Treatment and side effects
Acute Leukemia survivor panel
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Join the LLSC as we (virtually) sit down with a group of ALL and AML survivors as they share their experiences with acute leukemia and the ways they not only survived but thrived.
Leukemia
Virtual Cooking Class with Gail and Robyn
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In this workshop you will be able to cook nutritious foods that nourish the body. Follow along with Robyn and Gail from Simply for Life who will be sharing recipes geared towards those living with, or recovering from a blood cancer, including foods that help boost energy and…
Mental health and wellness
Critical illness that can arise in leukemia and stem cell transplants
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Dr. Laveena Munshi discusses leukemia research advances and stem cell transplants for hematological malignancies.
Leukemia, Treatment and side effects
Surviving the survivorship issues: Moving Forward
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Dr. Mary Jane Esplen, Executive Director, Scientist, and Professor, de Souza Institute, University Health Network and University of Toronto discusses common survivorship issues and shares ways to cope and move forward.
Treatment and side effects
Searching for Meaning & Finding a "New Normal"
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Explore the impact of a cancer diagnosis - both on the individual and family. Additionally, the non-medical implications following a diagnosis are addressed and further highlight the challenges in moving forward and finding a "new normal."
Mental health and wellness
Fishing for Cures: Using the zebrafish to find new treatments for Blood Cancers
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Dr. Berman reviews some examples of successful zebrafish models of blood diseases and their future potential to inform and improve the outcome for patients with blood cancers. Dr. Berman is a pioneer in using the zebrafish model to study leukemia and other blood disorders.…
Treatment and side effects
The Science Behind CBC: Understanding Your Bloodwork
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Get the information behind your regular blood tests, why you need to have them done and what they all mean in the context of your blood cancer diagnosis. Ever wonder what all of this bloodwork is for? What do all the numbers & abbreviations even mean? What information does…
Diagnosis and tests
Precision Medicine in Blood Cancers
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Learn about the current state of knowledge on precision medicine and targeted therapies, and how they can improve a patient’s outcome, from Dr. Rob Laister, PhD, Principal Investigator, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
Treatment and side effects