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From dialysis to blood cancer: Robert’s story

Northern Territory local Robert Smith had been living on dialysis for 12 years when he was diagnosed with myeloma. Robert discusses the importance that the support of his wife, Jo was in his journey. He takes us through his story — from diagnosis, to what it was like to travel to Adelaide for life-saving treatment and his recovery.

  • Myeloma
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Talking Blood Cancer

First CAR T-cell trial for myeloma a success for Andrew

Andrew was the first person in Western Australia to have the life-changing therapy.

  • Clinical trials
  • Myeloma
  • Treatments and side-effects
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Andrew and Vivienne celebrating

Ann’s finally in a happy place after 22 years living with myeloma

Ann Bruce shares the story of her diagnosis, in her own words.

  • Myeloma
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Ann Bruce with baby Byron

MSAC advising on cilta-cel CAR T-cell therapy for myeloma

Ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel), is being appraised by the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) for listing on the Medicare Benefits Schedule. 

  • Myeloma
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Expert Series: Dr Piers Blombery on genomic testing

Dr Piers Blombery explains the basics of molecular testing which informs the treatment of blood cancer.   

  • Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Interviews with experts
  • Myeloma
  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Research
  • Treatments and side-effects
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Dr Piers Blombery

Expert Series: AProf. Michael Dickinson discusses CAR T-cell therapy

Associate Professor Michael Dickinson says CAR T-cell therapy is a 'revolutionary step forward'.

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
  • Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Interviews with experts
  • Myeloma
  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Research
  • Treatments and side-effects
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A/Prof. Dickinson enjoying gelato with his daughters in Melbourne

Leukaemia Foundation strengthens call for greater treatment options for Australians living with myeloma

  • Media releases
  • Myeloma
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Leukaemia Foundation Covid-19

Faye’s myeloma journey: “Cancer? What cancer?”

To mark Myeloma Awareness Month, Faye Johnsen shares her inspiring approach to living with the incurable blood cancer.

  • Myeloma
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Faye Johnsen

Janice has “been just so lucky” over the 12 years she’s had myeloma

Janice says she "wouldn't be here" had she been diagnosed two years earlier.

  • Myeloma
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Jan Watt at her 50th

Expert Series: Professor Miles Prince – the challenges, the treatments, the future of myeloma

Not only is Professor Miles Prince “a true believer in CAR T-cells”, he believes they may even have the potential to cure myeloma one day.

  • Interviews with experts
  • Myeloma
  • Research
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Prof. Miles Prince presenting