Scleroderma Society of Ontario
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We are committed to promoting increased public awareness, advancing patient wellness and supporting research in scleroderma. #scleroderma #autoimmunedisease
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Joined August 2010
Interested in volunteering with us? Contact karol@scleroderma.ca
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Have you registered yet? Join us in raising awareness for scleroderma this June -
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Looking for fundraising tips? Check out our latest blog post:
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Make a Move is our annual campaign where we come together in communities across Canada to raise awareness and fundraise for scleroderma. The first step to success is registering for your local Make a...
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Did you know 1 in 2500 people are living with scleroderma?
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That's a wrap on Ciao Bella! Thank you to all who joined, supported, and donated to the Scleroderma Fellowship Program. Your impact will be felt by patients across Ontario. @SclerodermaCAN
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A highlight of the night: Meet our Scleroderma Fellow, Dr. Carlos-Enrique Toro-Gutierrez - leading the future of specialized scleroderma care in Ontario. @SclerodermaCAN @SylviaJonesMPP @NeilLumsdenMPP @StJoesHamilton @CoreUrban @MCirielloMPP
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Kicking off “Ciao Bella: A Rooftop Affair”! Tonight, we raise funds to support the Scleroderma Fellowship Program. Thanks to our incredible supporters: @SylviaJonesMPP @NeilLumsdenMPP @StJoesHamilton @CoreUrban @MCirielloMPP @SclerodermaCAN
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What is scleroderma? Scleroderma (sklair-oh-DUR-muh) Also known as, systemic sclerosis, is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin. Scleroderma also may cause problems in the blood vessels, internal organs and digestive tract.
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The pain experienced in scleroderma is most frequently caused by joint stiffness, arthritis, joint contractures, tendon rub and nerve pain including carpal tunnel syndrome (numbness and tingling in the hands) and trigeminal neuralgia (pain in the face: https://t.co/Lcgpw5lXbz
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Receiving a scleroderma diagnosis can take time. Learn about the process today.
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Check out this article that explores how immunosuppressive drugs (ISs) impact damage accrual in early systemic sclerosis (SSc).: https://t.co/BkIniL5Me3
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Objective Organ damage in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) in individual organs such as the lungs may be prevented by receiving immunosuppressive drugs (ISs). A new measure of global organ...
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Have you registered for your local walk yet?
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Our April newsletter is almost here! You don't want to miss our Meet the Doctor Section featuring Dr. Nathan Hambley!
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Every Donation makes an impact - support scleroderma research today:
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Scleroderma Society of Ontario, Hamilton. 1,966 likes · 4 talking about this · 4 were here. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those living with scleroderma. Join our mailing...
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Article Highlight: The findings suggest that specific autoantibodies may serve as early markers for cancer in SSc patients, offering opportunities for earlier detection and targeted care. Full article:
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AbstractObjective. A close temporal relationship between SSc onset and cancer has been reported in anti-RNA polymerase III-positive patients. We investigat
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Did you know? 8/10 Canadians with scleroderma experience fibrosis and scarring in the lungs and weakened respiratory muscles, which leads to shortness of breath and persistent coughing. https://t.co/3Lf8igVU5g
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Receiving a scleroderma diagnosis can take time. Learn about the process today.
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Did you know 9/10 Canadians with scleroderma experience extreme sensitivity to cold, which causes the blood vessels in fingers and toes to constrict, which leads to reversible digital discolouration. https://t.co/3Lf8igVU5g
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Receiving a scleroderma diagnosis can take time. Learn about the process today.
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Every dollar brings us closer to new treatments. Support scleroderma research by donating today: https://t.co/2uwARxtuKQ
#SclerodermaResearch
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Localized vs. systemic scleroderma: What’s the difference? Early recognition can improve patient care. Learn more: https://t.co/H43hgZHw7l
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About Scleroderma Canada, Who we are, what we do, and why we do it.
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Raise awareness with every wear - get your scleroderma merch today!
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Scleroderma Canada is thrilled to introduce our new Hard Word merchandise line, created in collaboration with Liberty Clothing, a proudly Canadian and ethically-driven company. 100% of proceeds go to...
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