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Blood Cancer 101 is an informative and interactive setting where attendees learn more about the basics of blood cancer that will help to create a broader understanding of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN and related disorders. Attendees will also have the opportunity discover methods of coping with the challenges surrounding a cancer diagnosis.

In a Sept. 15 session in Oak Bay, the first speaker is Dr. Jason Hart, Clinical Associate Professor at University of British Columbia and Department Head, Medical Oncology of BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Centre.

Hart offers an hour-long overview explaining the different cancers and treatment options in an interactive setting.

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The second speaker is Nancy Payeur, a patient and family counsellor who works as Team Leader for Patient &Family Counselling Services Vancouver Island Centre, BC Cancer Agency.

Blood Cancer 101 sets the foundation for those diagnosed, and their supporters, to understand tests, results and options.

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There are 3,131 new cases of blood cancer in B.C. each year and more than 13,000 live with a diagnosis in B.C. alone. Blood cancer is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer in both men and women.

Blood Cancer 101 is at Windsor Park Pavilion Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Space is limited and registration is free and required. Email megan.norrish@lls.org.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada hosts the Light the Night walk the same night, Sept. 15 starting at 6 p.m. at Windsor Park.

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