COVID-19 & Myeloma InfoBulletin
Important information & links for our myeloma community
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April 16, 2020 - Edition #3
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Martine Elias - Executive Director
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Hi everyone,
I hope this finds you safe and well and having enjoyed the long weekend!
This week’s InfoBulletin features 4 links to new articles on Myeloma Canada’s
COVID-19 News & Updates
web section
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Each article addresses a different COVID-19 topic and has been included because it provides answers to issues that concern us all: testing for COVID-19; why this virus seems to hit some harder than others; implications this pandemic had, and continues to have, on cancer patients and treatments in general; and finally, lessons learned internationally on how this coronavirus is behaving and affecting the world population.
Within each article, there is positivity, a ray of sun amidst the clouds. As we continue to practise social-distancing and self-isolation, in many ways we are closer to one another than ever.
Never before has the world rallied together, for the common good of life, of humanity.
So, to borrow from the title of Dr Durie’s blog,
not only WILL we get through this together, we ARE getting through this together.
Please remember to keep following the necessary precautionary measures: wash your hands for 20 seconds every time you enter your home, don't touch your face, mouth, eyes or nose, please sneeze or cough into your arm, and be sure to maintain social distancing of 2 metres when you're out.
Stay safe, stay strong and stay healthy,
Martine
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For any specific issues or questions, it's always best to speak with your healthcare professional. But, we are here for you. If we can be of any help, please contact us at
contact@myeloma.ca, or toll-free: 1-888-798-5771.
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COVID-19 & Myeloma Webinars
* This section lists only those webinars that deal with myeloma and COVID-19. For all other myeloma-related webinars, please be sure to check our
website
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our monthly Myeloma Matters e-newsletter, as well as your emails for announcements.
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Upcoming webinars -
click on the links below to register:
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Healing and cancer webinar series – April 19, 2020 (6:00 – 700 pm EST) - English
Weekly interactive video conference/lecture series
- Dr Rob Rutledge, CEO and Chair, Healing and Cancer Foundation, Radiation Oncologist, Nova Scotia Cancer Centre, Associate Professor, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Myeloma Canada webinar – April 30, 2020 (1:00 – 2:00 pm EST) - English
- Martine Elias – Executive Director, Myeloma Canada with the Myeloma Canada team
- Please note: This webinar will also be offered in French on April 30th, 2020 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm EST.
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Past webinars -
click on the links below to access the videos:
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Healing and cancer webinar series - held on April 12, 2020 – English
Five weekly interactive video conference/lecture series
- Dr Rob Rutledge, CEO and Chair, Healing and Cancer Foundation, Radiation Oncologist, Nova Scotia Cancer Centre, Associate Professor, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
IMF webinar - held on April 16, 2020 - English
- Dr Brian G.M. Durie - Hematologist-Oncologist, Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Cancer Center, Chairman, International Myeloma Foundation Board of Directors, Los Angeles, CA
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For more information, resources and updates on the COVID-19 virus, we recommend the agencies below:
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Of course, always remember to call your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about your health.
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In these difficult times, you, our community, remain our number one priority.
Now more than ever, we appreciate your support. Your donation enables us to continue providing you with the best information, resources, programs and services - across as many technology platforms as possible - to stay empowered, informed and connecte
Thank you for your generosity.
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