A New Caregiving Year, A Local Research Chair Is Recognized Worldwide, Get Involved, Spotlight on Dre Stakiw, and so much more!
Starting a New Caregiving Year
Martine Elias, Executive Director
"Being a caregiver isn’t something taught in school or learned via self-help videos. It’s something we learn “on the job”. It’s both disruptive and sometimes difficult but is something we do because of our love for the people we care for, be it a parent, partner, child or friend."
As per Dr LeBlanc, without a doubt the “Chair provides us the financial means to establish a research structure that is both stable and viable and allows us to accomplish innovative and independent research required for progress.”
We invite you to try Myeloma Canada’s clinical trial personalized search tool! This simplified user-friendly tool allows you to receive email alerts on upcoming trials based on the stage of your disease, your place of residence and the clinical trial phase you are interested in.
Would you like to take part in Myeloma Canada’s activities, engage the myeloma community in your region, advocate for patient rights or organize meetings for patients and caregivers?
Myeloma Canada offers many ways to get involved in our community, such as:
Launch a support group or get involved with an existing support group
Dr Stakiw is currently involved in new clinical trials and is the primary investigator for the MCRN 009 or Meewasin Trial, a Myeloma Canada Research Network’s (MCRN) clinical trial. This trial is named after the Meewasin River Valley on the Saskatchewan River which runs through her hometown of Saskatoon. She chose the name because of her ties to Saskatoon and thinks this part of the city, “makes Saskatoon beautiful.”
Discover how Ontario's clinical trials community, with Clinical Trials Ontario, helped to capitalize on Ontario's advantage to improve the environment for clinical trials in the province.
Debbie Basevitz, a retired nurse and caregiver of a myeloma patient, initiated a peer-to-peer program for patients and caregivers. The program is intended to provide practical advice, and help you navigate the Canadian healthcare system.
Support Myeloma Canada’s mission in accelerating access to better care for Canadians impacted by myeloma. Your donation helps ensure that patients and their loved ones have better access to the information and support they need.
