Martine Elias, Executive Director
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"One other person who has unknowingly shown me that never giving up is simply not an option, is our co-founder, Aldo Del Col. Many moons ago, he told me “there is always another solution”.
Aldo is now planning for his next treatment, his 7
th
, with the same “
go get ‘er
” attitude as when I met him after his very first one in 2006."
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International Clinical Trials Day – May 20
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International Clinical Trials Day, a Day to Celebrate the Impact of Clinical Trials on Shaping the Future of Medicine. Take a look at our materials and watch our new video "
Keeping the Science Ahead of Me: Aldo's Story
".
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New Approvals for Kyprolis and Darzalex!
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Darzalex (daratumumab)
We are happy to annouce Darzalex (daratumumab), in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone or with dexamethasone only, for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma is now covered in
New Brunswick
(
details).
According to the latest information from the government,
Nova Scotia
will also be reimbursing the cost of Darzalex. We hope to provide you with more details shortly.
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Kyprolis (carfilzomib)
As of April 26, 2019, in
New-Brunswick
, Kyprolis (carfilzomib) has been approved in combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of patients with relapsed multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior treatments.
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Saskatchewan Expanded Coverage
for Volunteer Firefighters Now Includes Multiple Myeloma
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The Government of Saskatchewan is extending presumptive coverage for workers’ compensation benefits to volunteer firefighters. All 6,500 volunteer firefighters in the province will have the same coverage as professional firefighters.
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Announcing the Dr Andrew R Belch Myeloma Education and Enriched Training Grant (MEET)
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The MEET grant has been created in recognition of the outstanding life-time achievements of
Dr Belch in the field of multiple myeloma as well as his lifelong mentoring of young researchers.
A total of 6 MEET grants of CDN $4,000 each will be awarded. The grants are to be used exclusively to cover conference registration fees, travel and lodging for either IMW 2019 OR ASH 2019.
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2019 Multiple Myeloma March:
Are You Registered?
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The Multiple Myeloma March is Myeloma Canada’s signature community fundraising event. Take part in
the 5km walk to raise funds for clinical research and
to support advocacy for accelerated access to new therapies for patients impacted by myeloma.
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Sign up for one of the
28 communities across
9 provinces participating!
* Date change in Newmarket, ON
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The 2
nd
Annual Myeloma Canada
Charity Golf Classic
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Get ready for the 2nd Annual Myeloma Canada Charity Golf Classic!
Join us on Thursday, May 30, 2019 for a great day of golf, networking and camaraderie
at a beautiful private golf & country club near Montreal.
Only a few days left to register!
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Choose from your package:
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New Video Added to the InfoVideo Series
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How do oncologists and hematologists learn about new research, new treatments and stay up-to-date?
Should I be my own advocate?
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Follow us on
Facebook
and
Twitter
to be amongst the first to see our videos!
You have questions to ask? Feel free to send us your questions via email at
contact@myeloma.ca
.
Don't forget to write "InfoVideo question" in your subject line.
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Spotlight on...
the Patient Advisory Council!
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We’re thrilled to announce that 3 new members have joined our Patient Advisory Council (PAC):
Deb McKnight
and
Glenn Hussey
, both from the Ontario region, and
Susan McLean
, from the Western Canada region. Welcome! We're very much looking forward to their fresh ideas and perspectives. We thank all the wonderful people who expressed their interest in joining the PAC.
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Upcoming Events - Save the Date!
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Charlottetown, PE
Saturday, May 25, 2019
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Hamilton, ON
Monday, May 27, 2019
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Maple Ridge, BC
Saturday, June 8, 2019
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Texas Hold'em Tournament
When
: Thursday, May 30, 2019
Cost: $
30 to buy-in
To buy tickets, or for more information, contact Paul Whitten:
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6th Annual Lynn Rousseau
Memorial Golf Tournament
When
: Saturday, June 1, 2019
Cost
: $125.00
Click
here
for registration details or call
519 982-5705.
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6
th
Annual Vancouver Island Myeloma Education Day
When:
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Click
here
for more details.
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Michael’s Back Door Golf Tournament
35th edition
When
: Sunday, August 18,2019
Volunteers and sponsors needed!
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Canadians impacted by myeloma. Your donation helps ensure that patients and their loved ones have better access to the information and support they need.
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