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Shirley D’Sa, MD, author of the definitive Guide to Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma and Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinema, kicked off the programme by explaining the basics of WM and the various complications that can arise.

Ismail Sharif, MD, FRCPc, explained how patients at the Halifax Hematology Clinic were diagnosed, the current treatment options available in Canada, and the importance of clinical trials to develop new therapies.

Rob Rutledge, MD, who has won awards for health promotion with a focus on psychosocial and spiritual oncology, engaged participants’ minds and bodies with his presentation on The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection in your WM Journey.