An antibody for myelofibrosis – “that’s a true discovery”
A new monoclonal antibody, discovered by accident by Adelaide researchers, could become the world’s first effective treatment for primary myelofibrosis (MF).
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms
Author: Michael Yare
Expert Series: Prof. Wendy Erber – a tool predicting the potential progression of MPNs coming soon
Professor Wendy Erber and her research team in Western Australia are developing a monitoring tool they hope will identify MPN patients who will go on to develop leukaemia.
- Interviews with experts
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms
- Research
Leukaemia Foundation stands with First Nations communities living with blood cancer
- Media releases
‘It’s about life around the disease’: Tim’s story
To kick off Season Two, we chat to Tim Keen who was 34 years old when he was diagnosed with a rare subtype of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APML). Tim shares his story through diagnosis, relapse, and treatment, where he underwent two autologous transplants and arsnic treatment.
- Acute myeloid leukaemia
Clinical trial with genomics focus may offer fresh hope for blood cancer patients in Western Australia
- Clinical trials
- Media releases
- Research
New targeted treatment option available for Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) patients through PBS.
The Leukaemia Foundation has welcomed news that for the first time, a targeted treatment option will now be available for Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) patients through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
- Other blood cancers
- Treatments and side-effects
Leukaemia Foundation calls for action on blood cancer as national report confirms incidence and mortality continues to rise
- Media releases
International collaboration to fund innovative research into treating paediatric leukaemia, and CAR T-cell therapy for lymphoma and myeloma
- Media releases
- Research
Leukaemia Foundation calls for Australians to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to support cancer patients
- Media releases
Give up the booze for blood cancer and go Dry this July!
- Media releases
- Our supporters
- “Live life to the fullest”: Josh Gourlay opens up about returning to work and new beginnings after blood cancer
- Advocacy news – July 2024
- Talking Blood Cancer: Estate planning and medical directives
- Running for a Cause: Cal Gates’ Journey from Newcastle to Sydney on foot in one weekend
- World Blood Cancer Day 2024