Blood and Lymphatic Cancers (Lymphoma, Leukemia, Myeloid and Myeloma)

Overview

The former Cancer Care Manual has been updated and is now being presented as clinical care pathways. Given the distinct differences in the management and prognosis of these cancers, separate clinical care pathways are being developed to address each major cancer type. Please refer to the tumour-specific pages of the Overarching Clinical Care Pathways page linked below.

Overarching Clinical Care Pathways

These pathways have been designed, thoroughly reviewed, and approved by the respective provincial Tumour Group. They reflect the ideal, current standards of care and will undergo annual reviews to ensure ongoing relevance. Please note, many of these pathways are still in development.

Some blood and lymphatic cancers are quite rare in British Columbia and their optimal management must be individualized. Please consult one of the oncologist or hematologist members of the respective Tumour Group at one of the BC Cancer Centers for recommendations concerning evaluation and management of these patients.

Refer a patient

Patient resources

Patient and Family Counselling Services offers a number of support programs and services to patients and their families. For more information please contact 604.877.6000, local 2194 or toll free at 1.800.663.3333 local 2194.

The Library at 604.675.8001 or toll free: 1.888.675.8001 ext. 8001 is a valuable resource.

Membership

The Lymphoma and Myeloma, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant (LBMT) and Myeloid Tumour Groups are multidisciplinary teams that include medical oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncologists, neuro-oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, pharmacists, nurses and many others from cancer centres and health authorities within British Columbia.

Lymphoma Chair

Dr. L. Sehn, Medical Oncology, VC

Myeloid Chair

Dr. L. Foltz, Hematologist, St Paul's Hospital

Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant (LBMT) Chair

Dr. K. Song, Hematologist, VC

Updated: December 5, 2024

Types of cancer

BC Cancer produces general information on the various types of cancer, including what it is, how it’s treated and where to find support and resources.