Plans are underway for WLAD 2009! Please check back here soon to find about LFC's plans for Lymphoma Awareness Day and how you can be involved!
Check out the You Tube video...do you know why nodes are important to the overall functioning of the body? Pass along the video to everyone, as we all should understand how our nodes work and be aware of the signs and symptoms of lymphoma. It's fun, watch it!
Lymphoma in Canada
Lymphoma is the fifth most common cancer in Canada and one of the fastest rising incidence rates worldwide. In 2008, it is estimated that over 7,800 new cases of lymphoma will be diagnosed in Canada and 49% of Canadians may die as a result. Lymphoma affects men, women and children and incidence is on the rise in young adults and children. It is a type of blood cancer that develops when an error occurs in the production of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell found in the lymph nodes, and results in abnormal cells that become cancerous.
What is World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD)? World Lymphoma Awareness Day is held on September 15 every year and is a day dedicated to raising awareness of lymphoma. Launched in 2004 and now an established date in the health calendar, WLAD provides a focus for doctors, nurses, patient support groups, patients and their families to join forces in a united campaign to inform the public about lymphoma, its signs and symptoms and how it affects lives of thousands of people around the world.
WLAD is a global initiative hosted by the Lymphoma Coalition, a non-profit network organization of patient groups from around the world. It currently has 35 member groups from 30 countries. For further information visit www.lymphomacoalition.org.
Why have WLAD? Despite the fact that one million people worldwide live with lymphoma and nearly 1,000 people are diagnosed with this cancer every day, research shows:
Through raised awareness of lymphoma, people around the world will better recognize the signs and symptoms, which leads to earlier diagnosis.
WLAD also provides a platform for individual countries to address local issues, for example lobbying government for funding or access to the most effective treatments.
