We are pleased to have Dr. Neri presenting at the SAMPS 2021 Fall Conference. Dr. Neri is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, attending physician in the Hematology division at University of Calgary and member of the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute. Read more…
Read MoreWe are pleased to have Dr. Bahlis as one of our presenters at the upcoming SAMPS 2021 Fall Conference. Dr. Bahlis is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Calgary in the division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation and a member of the Charbonneau Cancer Research Institute. Read more…
Read MoreSAMPS presents an education session webinar with Dr. Jayson Tay from the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute in Calgary on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Learn more…
Read MoreSAMPS President, Bev Dunn, has a special message for members. Read more…
Read MoreThe 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…
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