Recent Posts
Patient advocacy has come a long way. But when can we call it a revolution?
December 1, 2019Stories like Rob Snyder's are a reminder that our work is far from done.
World CML Day is on September 22. Where will you be?
September 4, 2019Join the CML Network in Halifax on September 22!
How do you live after saying goodbye?
August 22, 2019Feeling guilty that you're alive? Understanding survivor's syndrome and why it's time to ask a different question.
We’re not done yet.
June 17, 2019Some people with CML still have transplants. Some can't afford their drugs. Some die. There is still so much to do.Upcoming Events
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Toronto – Summer 2019 -TBD, September 28, December 14
9:30am – 12:30pm Toronto CML Group meet-up. Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard Street East. Email info@cmlnetwork.ca for more information and to RSVP
Ottawa CML Group Meet-up – September 17, November 19
7 pm-9 pm Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, 1500 AltaVista Drive. Email t.harvey@rogers.com for more information and to RSVP.
Conference: Living Well with CML – Toronto June 15 – click here to RSVP
Still working out the bugs on my latest exciting project: Postmedia's Healthing - bringing the voices of patients to the mainstream, plus expert disease and symptom information and today's trending health news.
Stay tuned for the official launch.
In the meantime, I hope you are all managing the latest epidemic with calm and ease.
If you have a serious illness, an epidemic is terrifying
www.healthing.ca
Healthy people are freaking out about the coronavirus. Imagine being someone who is already living with a life-threatening illness.This website is still in testing phase, with a spectacular launch planned for March 2020, but here's a story if you are struggling this holiday season.
It's ok to not feel joyous and cheerful.
If you are caring for someone who doesn't feel joyous and cheerful, it's not about you. It's about time and space.
Why being happy during the holidays can be complicated
www.healthing.ca
Spreading cheer can be awkward and weird around people who are sad or scared or sick. But awkward and weird doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. In fact, you must try.I met someone who was just diagnosed with CML this morning... she reminded me of the day I heard the news 11 years ago. I am hoping this video offers her some comfort during the confusion and fear that will fill her next few days and weeks.
It does it get better.
How innovative therapies offer hope for cancer sufferers
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Today, the prognosis for CML is often better than it used to be.Latest Tweets
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