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Media - 27 February 2025

A shared path forward: Leukaemia Foundation merges with Bloomhill Cancer Care

The Leukaemia Foundation is proud to announce it has merged with Bloomhill Cancer Care, a highly regarded not-for-profit organisation based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, boosting the provision of cancer services to Australians living in regional areas.

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Groundbreaking milestone reached

A blood cancer drug 30 years in the making has been approved for use in Australia, giving hope to Australians with myelofibrosis, a rare form of blood cancer.

  • Myeloproliferative neoplasms
  • Research
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Leukaemia Foundation Head of Research Bill Stavreski

Prue and Chase

Chase's story highlights the limited access to healthcare professionals and services forcing blood cancer patients from regional Australia to travel long distances for treatment and care.

  • Acute myeloid leukaemia
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Chase in hospital

Talking Blood Cancer: Overcoming leukaemia during COVID

In this episode of the Talking Blood Cancer podcast, host Kate Arkadieff speaks with Eve Cossette about her experience with a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Diagnosed during the height of COVID-19 while living far from her family in Canada, Eve's journey offers insights into both the physical and emotional challenges of facing blood cancer.

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  • Support services
  • Treatments and side-effects
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Media - 14 February 2025

Rising blood cancer numbers ripping childhoods away from Australian children

More infants, toddlers, children and teenagers are diagnosed with blood cancer than any other cancer in this country, with lengthy treatment regimes and debilitating side effects having a dire impact on those diagnosed

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Media - 31 January 2025

Australia’s losing the blood cancer fight – urgent action needed to save lives

The Leukaemia Foundation is today calling for urgent action revealing blood cancer is set to become Australia’s most common and deadly cancer within a decade unless we act now.

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