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 Sandra Markus about her son Zach’s ultra-rare disease diagnosis and why it’s proven so hard to find him appropriate support as he ages into adulthood.
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.
New therapies have been shown to potentially slow the progression of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) — so why are many adult patients unable to access them?
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.