St. John's NL
Canada
Connect & Learn | St. John's, NL
Join us in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador for an afternoon of connection, conversation and community.
Connect & Learn is a chance to come together with others affected by a blood cancer – including people living with a diagnosis, caregivers, healthcare professionals and supporters – to learn, share experiences and feel part of a stronger community.
Hear from experts on the latest developments in blood cancer care, explore important topics like treatment innovation and managing side effects and gain valuable insights from people with lived experience who understand the challenges and realities firsthand.
More than an educational event, Connect & Learn is an opportunity to ask questions, make meaningful connections and leave feeling informed, supported and empowered.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting someone you love or simply want to better understand blood cancer, everyone is welcome.
Explore the full agenda below and save your spot today.
Location:
Emera Innovation Exchange Conference Centre, Signal Hill Campus of Memorial University
100 Signal Hill Road, St. John's, NL A1A 1B3
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Schedule:
12:30-1:00 pm: Registration
1:00-2:00 pm: Innovations in Blood Cancer Treatment | Dr. Jacqueline Costello
Thanks to cutting-edge research, there are new treatments being developed and introduced to Canadians each year. In this talk, Dr. Costello will discuss CAR T, BiTE therapy, as well as advancements in chronic leukemia treatments.
2:00-2:30 pm: Refreshments Break
2:30-3:15 pm: Managing Side Effects: Fatigue and Sleep | PhD Dr. Marissa Maheu
Blood cancers and their treatment can lead to changes in our level of fatigue and disruptions in sleep. In this talk, we'll discuss strategies for managing these challenges and approaches we can use to help improve sleep and daytime functioning during and after active treatment.
3:30-4:15 pm: Lived Experience Panel
This panel captures the experiences of folks living with a blood cancer and people caring for someone with a blood cancer. Across multiple diagnoses and treatment plans, this panel will discuss what the blood cancer experience was like, and how they’ve moved forward.
Dr. Jacqueline Costello is an adult hematologist at NLHS and an assistant professor of medicine at Memorial University. She is chair of Hematology clinical trials group for NL. She is a general hematologist with focus on CLL and lymphoma.
Dr. Marissa Maheu completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience at McGill University, her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School, and recently completed a second doctorate in clinical psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland where she trained under well-known sleep expert Dr. Sheila Garland. As a member of the Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab and former Student Director of the MUN Insomnia Clinic, Dr. Maheu has worked with many cancer survivors to address the sleep challenges that often arise during the course of cancer treatment.
No. This event is free to attend.
Everyone is welcome. Connect & Learn is open to people living with a blood cancer diagnosis, caregivers, family members, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in learning more about blood cancer care and support.
Yes, advance registration is encouraged to help us plan for seating and event materials.
Connect & Learn is designed to be an engaging and welcoming afternoon featuring expert speakers, practical education, lived experience perspectives and opportunities to connect with others in the blood cancer community.
Yes. There will be opportunities throughout the event to ask questions and engage with speakers and other attendees.
Not at all. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, post-treatment, supporting a loved one or simply looking to learn more, the event is open to you.
Yes, light refreshments will be served.
We aim to host events in accessible spaces, including this Connect & Learn event. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please contact us in advance so we can help support your attendance.
Yes, we have secured free parking for you for this event. Parking for guests is in zones 200 and 201 as indicated (middle and lower parking lots). Lot S-1 is for S-1 permit holders only. If both parking lots are full, overflow parking is available across the road at the Johnson Geo Centre. More info: Parking | Signal Hill Campus | Memorial University of Newfoundland
Please reach out to Brooke Dewhurst, Community Services Lead, Atlantic Region at [email protected] or 902-482-9713.
This event was made possible thanks to the support of:
