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CAR T therapy is a powerful new tool for treating some forms of blood cancer that have not responded to other treatments. Some patients have been cured of their cancer after receiving CAR T therapy. Dr. Mark Bosch, a stem cell transplant physician at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, discussed how the therapy is currently used to treat blood diseases and…
Webcast, Treatment and side effects
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Learn about CLL, how it is diagnosed, an overview of treatments and what happens next.
Leukemia
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Learn about DLBCL, how it is diagnosed, an overview of treatments and what happens next.
Lymphoma
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A comprehensive guide to better understand MDS.
Myelodysplastic syndromes
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Eric Pitters talks about living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the treatments he underwent and how he now gives his time to supporting people who are newly diagnosed with CLL.
Leukemia
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Rachelle Ramsay is a RN with her Certification in Oncology, currently working at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Kent Parlee recently celebrated 36 years of marriage to his wife and best friend Cheryl. Kent and Cheryl enjoy spending time with family, travelling and volunteering at home and abroad. Kent is a CLL survivor.
Treatment and side effects
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Halfway through her master's degree abroad, Rachele was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and had to put school on hold. After achieving remission status following two years of treatment, Rachele was ready to go back to school and finish her degree. Despite the challenging journey back into an academic setting, she managed to complete her studies.
Work, school and finance
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Paula Vanni has worked for CIBC for 25 years in a variety of positions including as a Director in CIBC’s financial advice office. She is currently the Market VP in the Vancouver Lower Mainland East market. She holds a degree in Women’s Studies and Sociology from the University of Western Ontario and a Masters in BA from Dalhousie.
Work, school and finance
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Journaling may have benefits for you no matter where you are in your cancer experience. The practice can help manage stress, help you solve problems more effectively, and help you get to know yourself better. Rachel is a Hatha yoga instructor and wellness coach.
Mental health and wellness
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Margo Kennedy is an oncology social worker at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto Ontario. "Our cancer care systems pay a great deal of attention to the physical health aspects of treatment and recovery, we don't always do as well attending to the emotional components that are equally essential. Cancer related distress is an important…
Mental health and wellness