A Bright Future Ahead

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"Initiatives like the Multiple Myeloma March and all the wonderful activities that you, our Canadian myeloma community, organize and hold, raise much-needed funds that help further important clinical research to help find a cure for this disease. On September 4 th , The Canadian Cancer Society released their latest Canadian Cancer Statistics 2019 report, the headline of which reads “New report shows survival for blood cancers has increased more than any other cancer over 20 years: Research is enabling precision medicine to change the future for an increasing number of Canadians facing blood cancer diagnoses” . I don’t have to tell you what great news this is!"

Taking Action

All.Can Presents Key Opportunities to Improve Canadian Cancer Care With the help of fellow Canadian patient groups, All.Can collected feedback from over 300 Canadian cancer patients and gained insights into where they encountered inefficiency in their care. All.Can looked at the entire care continuum as well as the broader impact of cancer on patients' lives. The key opportunities identified include: Swift, accurate and appropriately delivered diagnosis; Information, support and shared decision-making; Integrated multidisciplinary care; The financial impact of cancer.

All.Can published the results in Patient insights on Canadian Cancer care: opportunities for improving efficiency , with a provincial breakdown of key data, and recommendations for improving efficiency. To read the full report,   click here .

What's New at Myeloma Canada

The Multiple Myeloma March in the Media

Listen to Bob's story, one of the founding members of the Kamloops Myeloma Support Group, participating in the annual Multiple Myeloma March, on Radio NL.

CTV Atlantic News with Nova Scotia Support Group Leader, Julie Salsman, and Multiple Myeloma March participant, Justin Moore.

Saskatchewan woman reflects on cancer diagnosis, relapses ahead of inaugural Multiple Myeloma March

Mississauga march helps mom stay ahead of blood cancer disease

Marion Bentley, from Sault Ste Marie, has always lived an active lifestyle even after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma 13 years ago.

Upcoming Multiple Myeloma Marches: Cobourg , ON   NEW! Kingston , ON  NEW! Kitchener/Waterloo , ON Montreal , QC Thunder Bay , ON Vancouver , BC Windsor-Essex County , ON Already Marched your March? Even if your event has already taken place, donations can still be made to an individual or to a team on your city's page. To make a donation, visit www.myelomamarch.ca . Want to see the fun? Visit our Flickr account and check out pictures from our marches thus far. Click here!

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InfoVideo Series #9 What should I ask my doctor about genetic testing? Answered by Dr Debra Bergstrom, Oncologist/Hematologist, Eastern Health; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Memorial University, St John's, NL.

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Sam's Monte Carlo Casino Night : Only 3 Days Left to Get the Early Bird Rate!

Join us on October 26 th , at the Auberge des Gallant , in Rigaud (QC), to celebrate the lives of Richard Oana and Aldo Del Col. You have until September 30 th to take advantage of the Early Bird rate on your tickets and save $25. Book now and save! Visit samscasinonight.ca for full information.

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Spotlight on Véronica Gill: Living with Myeloma

"I have been a member of the myeloma community since this disease entered my life in September 2017. To honour the patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and researchers, I once again took part in Myeloma Canada’s flagship fundraising event this year." Read Véronica's story

In the Community

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (QC) Warms up with its 1st InfoSession

An Abstract Expression of Living with Myeloma

Myeloma Education Day for Kamloops (BC)

The Future of Research Meets Montreal's West Island

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