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31st October 2019

Patient Perspective – Getting ready for winter

As the nights creep in, and with them the cold, our patient blogger Vickie is sharing her tips on keeping warm, and looking at why it’s important blood cancer patients take precautions for the cold weather.

29th October 2019

World Stroke Day

One of the causes of stroke on which there has been little focus is stroke associated with leukaemia. This year, the World Stroke Organisation's campaign is focussing on stroke prevention. Therefore, the more that is known about strokes in patients with leukaemia, the greater the opportunities for preventing them. Learn more in our in-depth article from our Patient Information Writer, Isabelle Leach

25th October 2019

Being a parent with blood cancer

A blood cancer diagnosis is likely to be a shock not just for you, but your family too, especially if you have children. In this article, our Nurse Advisor, Fiona Heath, gives her tips on explaining blood cancer to your children, and how you can cope with any potential changes in routine.

25th October 2019

What is Chemo Brain?

Chemo brain is a common phenomenon for blood cancer patients. In this blog post, our Nurse Advisor, Fiona Heath, takes an in-depth look at chemo brain and how you can manage it.

8th October 2019

Spooktacular fundraising ideas for Halloween

Get your fangs stuck into these horrifying Halloween ideas!

14th August 2019

Nausea or vomiting as a symptom of leukaemia

Nausea and vomiting are normal things to experience when ill. However, in combination with other symptoms, they could also indicate a leukaemia

14th August 2019

Could muscle or back pain indicate leukaemia?

Muscle or back pain is a lesser known sign of leukaemia. Find out more about what might make this common ailment a warning sign for the blood cancer

14th August 2019

What does numbness in the hands or feet mean?

It is important to know that leukaemia is rarely the cause of peripheral neuropathy. More common causes range from diabetes, excessive alcohol consumption, vitamin B12 deficiency to infection or reactions to certain medicines. However, if you do notice any of the above symptoms, it is crucial that you visit your GP to properly investigate the underlying cause. Make sure to push for a blood test if you are experiencing any other symptoms of leukaemia.

14th August 2019

Is loss of concentration a sign of leukaemia?

A loss of concentration can sometimes be a sign of leukaemia. In this article, we explain the reasons why this happens and when to be concerned

13th August 2019

Patient Perspective – Appearance

In her latest blog, our patient blogger Vickie is talking about how both leukaemia and the side effects of medication have affected her appearance.