The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, Atlantic Region
50 Bedford Highway, Suite 210 B3M 0J9 Halifax, NS, Canada

Are you looking for a support group for those impacted by blood cancer? Our Eastern Canada support group's next meeting is tomorrow at 7pm AT. Meetings are professionally facilitated and it's a chance to build connections through group discussions, share coping methods, and find practical information. Please visit the link below to register: https://www.llsform.org/nsc1/form11/index.html

Big shout out today to all the crew members of Knotty Anchors, who are coming back to Light The Night in 2021! They’ve raised an incredible total of over $50,000 and counting since first joining us in 2016. Thank you for your amazing support of the blood cancer community. You can pre-register your team for Light The Night in Halifax and St.John’s at https://tinyurl.com/LTNpreregistration

Our Atlantic Light The Nights are now open for pre-registration and we want to thank all our teams who have committed to returning and supporting the blood cancer community! Big thanks to the Daddy Dietrich team who are coming back this year in Halifax to support Warren! You can pre-register for Light The Night in Halifax and St.John’s here: https://tinyurl.com/LTNpreregistration

This Oncology Nursing Day, we recognize our frontline heroes who care for Canadians affected by a blood cancer. Your commitment to those newly diagnosed and people in treatment deserves our gratitude and admiration. In these extraordinary times, your service is improving outcomes and saving more lives. Because of you, more than 127,000 Canadians affected by a blood cancer can have hope for the future. Thank you for all that you do.

Today is Oncology Nursing Day. In these extraordinary times, the incredible service of Canada’s oncology nurses is improving outcomes for people affected by a blood cancer, and saving more lives. YOU too can show your appreciation for all that they do. Nominate an oncology nurse who has made a difference for you or your loved one. http://ow.ly/xIW850EeYFi... The winning story will be featured in our national Light The Night broadcast in October.

The Angela Bryde Scholarship, for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador who have been diagnosed with a blood cancer, is now accepting applications. This scholarship was established by the Khraishi family to honour the late Angela Byrde, whose compassion and generosity touched people around her wherever she went, including in her profession as a nurse. For more info and to apply please email [email protected]... This is a one-time annual grant of $1000, and the application deadline is May 31st, 2021.

In this FREE webcast, Dr. Lynda Foltz will review the different types of MPNs, diagnosis, treatment options and aspects of follow-up care. Register Now - http://ow.ly/AYji50Dclrg

In this webcast for healthcare professionals Julie Brandly an RN and Patient Services Manager on the BMT/Leukemia Program at Vancouver General Hospital will talk about how to navigate conversations with patients and families facing blood cancer diagnosis and treatment. Learn More - http://ow.ly/KhGG50DbkMQ

As we see the start of a roll out of the #COVID19 vaccine, an innovative clinical trial is focused on strengthening the immune system for a vulnerable group, #cancerpatients, hopefully protecting them from developing severe #COVID19 related infections. Click here to learn more or request to participate - https://www.ctg.queensu.ca/patients/ic8-clinical-trial

LLSC is seeking input from Canadians affected by AML. Your experience may help to improve the access to important new AML drugs across Canada. The survey has been extended to January 24 (10-15 minutes): http://ow.ly/8dbG50D6irt

Join us for our upcoming FREE webcast: Understanding myeloproliferative neoplasms: Diagnosis, Treatments and Follow-Up Care (http://ow.ly/pP9a50D5vDY) In this webcast, Dr. Lynda Foltz will review the different types of MPNs, diagnosis, treatment options and aspects of follow-up care. MPNs are rare diseases characterized by the overproduction of one or more types of blood cellsred blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Congratulations to one of our Light the Night Top Teams: Our Researcher Super Team! The newly formed Researcher Super Team is a group of scientists that have come together to help overcome the challenges of COVID-19 and raise funds to help restart the stalled momentum of cancer research, accelerate treatments and improve outcomes for so many Canadians. https://secure.e2rm.com//CorporateTeamFundraisingPage.aspx

LLSC is seeking input from people living with AML and experience with treatments including Venclexta (Venetoclax Tablets) and/or CC-486 (Azacitidine Tablets). Your experience may help to improve the access to important new AML drugs across Canada. To learn more and to fill the survey before January 4, 2021 (10-15 minutes): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AML_treatments_en

New #PMPRB guidelines could stand in the way of our access to the best medicine. #protectouraccess https://www.protectouraccess.ca/

The LLSC has partnered with the University of Toronto's nursing school to learn more about what YOU need from online resources! If you are over 18, have had a blood cancer diagnosis and are interested in participating in 30-60 minutes of interviews contact [email protected]

According to a survey commissioned by the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN), 54% of people with cancer have had their medical appointments cancelled, postponed or rescheduled as a result of COVID-19. This month, we’ve partnered with other leading organizations for #NewNormalSameCancer, a campaign to raise awareness of this issue and the need for people to get back to cancer care. Don’t wait for things to go back to normal to resume treatment. Contact your healthcare team. Get checked. #NewNormalSameCancer

Light The Night Awards! Our #1 Corporate team this year was Steele Auto Group, making an impact of over $240,000 across Atlantic Canada! Steele supports Light The Night through fundraising at their dealerships throughout the region, plus a teddy bear campaign, where a donation from each car sale goes to Light The Night, and a teddy bear is given to an Atlantic Canadian patient. Thank you Steele, we are amazed and humbled by what you did this year!

Are you a patient, survivor, caregiver or clinician affected by #childhoodcancer? Your voice matters. Fill out this quick 10 minute survey to have YOUR ideas represented within a new, national childhood cancer research agenda. National survey: cutt.ly/pedcancerpsp More info: www.pedcancerpsp.ca @pedcancerpsp (Survey is also available in French)

Are you an adult (18 years of age or older) who currently has cancer or has had cancer in the last 10 years? The Canadian Cancer Trials Group wants to hear about YOUR experience with the pandemic. Learn more at covid19livingwithcancer.ca

Light The Night Awards! Our #2 Corporate team this year was Team Q104 FM! Their Links Fore Lymphoma Golf Tournament was a huge success with $52,507 raised! Great job to the whole Q104 crew and thank you for supporting our mission!

Find support from the comfort of your living room by connecting with others who are facing blood cancer. Build connections through group discussions and share coping methods and practical information. Meetings are professionally facilitated. If you’re interested, take a couple of minutes to answer our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VSupportGroup

Light The Night Awards! Our #3 Corporate team this year was Team Luminary, our friends at the UFCW Canada Eastern Provinces Council! Tim and his team have supported Light The Night since we first brought the event to Halifax. You've loyally supported our community and this year raised a total of $50,750! Thank you all!