The SAMPS Myeloma Challenge will be virtual again this year, so that we can all stay connected! You will be able to set your own personal challenge again to help raise funds and awareness to beat Myeloma. You choose what a challenge meaningful to you – something unique that you can do at your own pace whatever the stage of your personal Myeloma journey. Read more…
Read MoreThe Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services (AHS) have announced that CAR-T Gene therapy will now become approved within the province. See announcement…
Read MoreSAMPS would like our membership to be aware of the recent changes by AHS to the Vaccination Schedule for Immunocompromised Patients. More details…
Read MoreThe American Society of Hematology has released a study, Low Neutralizing Antibody Responses Against SARS-CoV-2 in Elderly Myeloma Patients After the First BNT162b2 Vaccine Dose. This study supports the results of a recent UK study, encouraging manufacturer’s recommendations for vaccination timing be followed in cancer patients. Read Report…
Read MoreThis week, Allan Kovacik, SAMPS Communications Director, was contacted by the Lung Cancer support group. Together, they were able to get an article in the Calgary Herald concerning the timing between first and second vaccinations. Read more…
Read MoreSAMPS is closely watching conversations around recommendations that the interval between the first and second COVID-19 vaccine dose be extended up to 4 months, and exceptions to this rule. Read more…
Read MoreMyeloma Canada has announced a new Myeloma Peer Support Program for anyone living with myeloma, as well as their caregivers. Find out more…
Read MoreSAMPS is excited to present Cheryl Oberg - a Certified Laughter Trainer from Calgary who is a leading authority on the relationship between healthy humour and laughter and is known for her energetic, entertaining & content-rich programs. More details…
Read MoreSAMPS will be hosting its virtual Annual General Meeting on March 11, 2021. The meeting will be held by Zoom. All members are encouraged to attend. Read more…
Read MoreTo help promote Myeloma Awareness Month, SAMPS interviewed Clint Dunford in February. It has been 16 years since Clint received his diagnosis, and he shares candidly about his diagnosis, initial treatment, and involvement in clinical trials. Watch video…
Read MoreDid you hear? SAMPS and Myeloma Alberta Support Society worked together to obtain an official declaration from the province of Alberta, proclaiming March as Myeloma Awareness Month! Read more…
Read MoreFor the month of March, the Southern Alberta Myeloma Patient Society will be hosting a series of online campaigns aimed at increasing general awareness of multiple myeloma and promoting early detection and diagnosis. Please join us to spread the word. Here’s how…
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