Other Support Group Activities and Advocacy
The Lymphoma Support Group of Ottawa (LSGO) seeks to work closely with hematologists
and other health care professionals involved in treating lymphomas in the Ottawa
region. These professionals are invited to speak to the group to provide
information on disease mechanisms, current treatment options, research findings
and directions, management of the disease and treatment of side-effects.
The LSGO seeks to advocate for lymphoma patients by providing health care
professionals with insights into the shared experiences of LSGO participants,
highlighting issues or concerns arising within support group discussions. The
group also lobbies more widely to improve the delivery of care and access to
services for all lymphoma patients. In addition, various LSGO members, including
caregivers, have been sharing their stories to promote awareness and understanding
of living with lymphoma.