Diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma
In late 2020, when Paula Hall should’ve been basking in the newness of motherhood, she was instead thrust into intensive treatment for a rare blood cancer.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Linda Roy has spent the majority of her life immunocompromised. Now, from her home in a remote New Brunswick community, she’s turned her experience into a passion for helping others.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
At just 16 years old, Afsana Lallani was diagnosed with a rare liver disease. Only a few short years later, she found herself in urgent need of a life-saving organ transplant.
Learn about the CIAN's position on the challenges and recommendations for achieving an equitable future for immunocompromised Canadians.
In 2020, a survey by Statistics Canada found that approximately 14% of Canadians aged 15 years or older are living with compromised immune systems. In other words, over 5,450,200 Canadians are immunocompromised.
Patient Voice spoke with gym owner and powerlifter Zac Spinosa about the experience that turned his life upside down, and the roles movement and community have played in his recovery.
While cutaneous T-cell lymphomas are extremely rare, they’re also easily misdiagnosed. If you’re experiencing unexplained skin-related symptoms, knowing what to look for and which tests to request can help expedite diagnosis.
Immunization protects lives, prevents severe illness, and reduces the risk of lifelong disability. But, in the era of misinformation and disinformation, can Canada continue to chart a path that will keep our children and our grandchildren safe from vaccine-preventable disease?
Industry Voice sat down with Christophe Griolet, General Manager of Gilead Sciences Canada, to discuss how he applies global learnings in a local context, his commitment to health equity, and the incredible promise of personalized medicine.