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Resources and Links
These resources are identified for information purposes only
and are not intended as a substitute for medical care. Inclusion
does not imply endorsement by the Lymphoma Support Group of
Ottawa (LSGO).
Please note that sites based in the USA and other non-Canadian
locations may discuss diagnostic and treatment options not available
in Ontario.
Speakers' Presentations
Books and Publications
- Living with Lymphoma: A Patient's Guide, Elizabeth
M. Adler and Michael R. Bishop, 2016 second edition available here:
Living with Lymphoma: A Patient's Guide
- 100 questions and answers about lymphoma, Peter Holman,
Gregory Boclek, 3rd edition, 2014.
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas: making sense of diagnosis, treatment
and options, Lorraine Johnston, 1999.
- Understanding non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, LYMPHOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, FALL 2020.
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The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Program provides information about the programs and services at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, including printable leaflets and information sheets, such as "where to start" sheets, patient education calendars, etc.
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The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Program provides patient, family member and caregiver information and resources
including access to print-based information and resources. This resource is available at two locations in Ottawa:
the Ninon Bourque Patient & Family Resource Centre located at the General Campus, Cancer Centre
and the Patient & Family Resource Centre at the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre behind the
Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Patient Help Services
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Psychosocial Oncology Program at The Ottawa Hospital
Established to provide you with the support you need to help cope with the many challenges associated
with cancer and its treatment. Services include: Counselling, Emotional Support, Practical assistance like
(loss of income, etc...), Nutritional assessment and counselling, Physical Rehabilitation, Support group
and/or education sessions.
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Canadian Cancer Society: Cancer Information Provides general information in both English
and French. An information specialist contact is available through
email or phone toll-free at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-886-786-3934).
- Lymphoma Canada Support has two types
of support programs. If you would like to speak to someone on a one-on-one basis, learn about their Peer
Mentoring Program. To talk and learn in a group setting, they have a list of support groups in your area.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada Support Resources. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of
Canada (LLSC) offers an array of services to patients and families touched by
blood cancers.
Lymphoma Related Sites
- Lymphoma
Foundation Canada provides information to patients, including
details on new treatments and research, and support patient
education workshops and seminars to help people understand
and manage their disease.
- Follicular Lymphoma
Survival, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Cancer Treatment website
provides up-to-date information for Follicular Lymphoma patients
including details on clinical trials, new scientific information
and scientific-based natural strategies on keeping Follicular
Lymphoma in check. Registration fee is required to access
this site. Some basic information is available without a fee.
- Lymphoma
Research Foundation: US largest lymphoma-focused voluntary
health organization devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma
research and providing patients and healthcare professionals
with critical information on the disease. Lymphoma Research
Foundation's mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those
touched by the disease.
- Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society of Canada is dedicated to funding
blood cancer research, education and patient services. The
Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease
and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and
their families.
- The
Lymphoma Coalition is a non-profit, international network
of lymphoma organizations and patient groups dedicated to
raising awareness of lymphoma.
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma Education provides up to date information
about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Lymphoma
Information Network features facts about all forms of
lymphoma.
- Lymphoma.com
is a site for those seeking information on lymphoma: Hodgkin's
disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- American
Hematology Organization
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Healthtalk Lymphoma offers web casts featuring question-and-answer
sessions with acclaimed lymphoma specialists.
- MedlinePlus
US provides health information and other resources.
Information is available on non-Hodgkin's
Lymphoma and Hodgkin's
Disease.
- National
Cancer Institute provides valuable cancer-related information
of all kinds. For the general public, patients, and health
professionals, we offer consumer-oriented information on a
wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions
of our research programs and clinical trials. Information
is available on non-Hodgkin's
Lymphoma.
- National
Cancer Survivorship is a survivor-led cancer advocacy
organization in the USA and a highly respected authentic
voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer
care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.
Cancer Support and Information
Treatment Information and Support
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