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Stories from people living with blood cancer, their family, carers, and friends; plus research and advocacy news.

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Talking Blood Cancer: festive season wrap-up 2024

In this special episode of the Talking Blood Cancer podcast, hosts Kate Arkadieff and Maryanne Skarparis wrap up the season and reflect on an incredible year filled with impactful stories. They discuss the various conversations they've had throughout the year.

  • Support services
  • Treatments and side-effects
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Bridging the gap for young and middle-aged adults with blood cancer

The Leukaemia Foundation recently shared the successful trial and implementation of a dedicated peer support group for young-middle aged adults aged 20-49 living with blood cancer at the 16th Oncology Social Work Australia & New Zealand (OSWANZ) Conference. This innovative initiative addresses a critical gap in support services for this often-overlooked demographic.

  • Advocacy and policy
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My voice matters

In 2017, Yani Zhao was on an incredible high after competing in the national powerlifting championships. The next day, she was diagnosed with blood cancer.

  • Acute myeloid leukaemia
  • Advocacy and policy
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Talking Blood Cancer: A Family’s Battle with leukaemia

Bhaskar Majumdar and his daughter, Urvi Majumdar, share their experience with blood cancer and the profound impact it had on their lives.

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  • Support services
  • Treatments and side-effects
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The Leukaemia Foundation welcomes Australian Government decision to ban using adverse genetic testing results in life insurance

The Leukaemia Foundation welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to ban the use of adverse genetic testing results in life insurance.

  • Advocacy and policy
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World Marrow Donor Day 2024

Leukaemia Foundation staff come together to raise awareness for the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR), and the need for more Australians to register

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  • Advocacy and policy
  • Treatments and side-effects
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Last updated on October 24th, 2023

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