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Stem Cell Donors Could Be Someone’s Hope for Life
Every year, hundreds of Canadians need life-saving stem cell transplants, and most rely on the generosity of an unrelated donor. Learn how can you help.
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The Heroes of the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society
The legacy of Cst. Bruce Denniston lives on as retired RCMP officers volunteer their time to transport life-saving bone marrow transplant materials.
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Transplantation: The Story of My Blood Brother
The beautiful story of a stem cell donor and a match, and the lifelong friendship that it began. Learn about the effects bone marrow transplants can have.
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Is Equitable Access for Rare Disease Drugs Within Sight?
Durhane Wong-Rieger speaks to the need for equitable access among rare disease patients in Canada, and the unique challenges they face.
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Why Can’t Children with Rare Diseases Get Access to Treatment?
Parents with children with rare diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are fighting for equal access to treatment.
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The Most Painful Condition You’ve Never Heard Of
Learn about one young man's life with the rare disease doctors have referred to as 'the most painful condition you’ve ever heard of': epidermolysis bullosa.