Information
Find out more information about leukemia (types, stages, treatment, and prevention methods):
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia/overview/?region=on
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
http://www.llscanada.org/#/diseaseinformation/leukemia/
Past Education Programs on Leukemia
http://www.lls.org/#/resourcecenter/pastprograms/leukemia/
Organization and Support
Peer-to-Peer Support
The Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program offers a peer-to-peer support program, linking newly diagnosed patients and their families with trained volunteers who have shared experiences similar to theirs
http://www.llscanada.org/#/diseaseinformation/getinformationsupport/supportgroups/peersupport/
Family Support Groups
Free family support group programs for those affected by blood cancer
Stories and Experiences
Check out our stories of hope
http://www.llscanada.org/#/diseaseinformation/getinformationsupport/storiesofhope/
Look Good, Feel Better
Offers free, two hour hands-on workshops that allow women to, workshops for skin care, cover-up, eyes and colour accents, and provides ideas for hair alternatives; also provides programs for men and teens
Online Chats
Online chats are hosted by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the United States. Canadian residents will be transferred to their site to register and join chats
http://www.llscanada.org/#/diseaseinformation/getinformationsupport/onlinechats/
Cancer Connection
An online community for cancer patients, caregivers, family and friends
Cancer Chat Canada – Online Support Groups
Professionally-led online support for Canadians affected by cancer
http://cancerchatcanada.ca/page.php?p=support/online_support
General Cancer Support Groups across Canada
Find your city to locate the nearest cancer support group for you
http://www.medbroadcast.com/support_groups_cities.asp?prov_id=999&category_id=16
LEUKEMIA
610 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5T 2M9
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