LibGuides: Hematology/Oncology: Patients

Blood Disorders Patient Resources

For hematology/oncology resources for patients and their families in Manitoba, visit the Patient & Family section of CancerCare Manitoba's website: http://www.cancercare.mb.ca/home/patients_and_family/.

For a more extensive list of resources on palliative/end of life care, see the End of Life Care guide: http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/endoflife

AAMAC (Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association of Canada)
A leading funder of research into bone marrow failure diseases in Canada. Supports patients and caregivers across the country who are living with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome (also called MDS or myelodysplasia) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).
Canadian Hemophilia Society
An organization that works at three levels: nationally, provincially and locally.
Fanconi Canada
A registered charity that funds research in Canada into an effective treatment and, ultimately, a cure for Fanconi anemia and serves as a support network for affected Canadian families.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
Support Canadian leukemia and lymphoma research and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Lung Cancer Canada
To increase awareness about lung cancer, support patients living with lung cancer and the individuals who care for them and provide educational resources to lung cancer patients, their family members and health care professionals.
Myeloma Canada
Prostate Cancer Canada
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Prairies

PHAC Travel Health
Public Health Agency of Canada Travel Health has travel health notices and advice on health-related things to think about when making travel plans.
Traveler's Health (CDC)
Immunocompromised Travelers
Travelers: Immunize Canada
Manitoba Health Vaccine Schedule (all ages)