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8th February 2019

Winter fundraising ideas

Don’t let winter put a dampener on your fundraising! Check out our winter-themed fundraising ideas.

8th February 2019

Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) and Sex

Throughout February, we're looking at sex, relationships and fertility. Today, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at our upcoming booklet on blood cancer and sex. In this extract, you can learn more about how graft versus host disease (GVHD) - a common side effect of a stem cell transplant - can affect the genitals, and what you can do to treat it.

1st February 2019

Priapism

In this blog we're taking a look at priapism, which is defined as a long-standing and painful erection lasting for four hours or more. Leukaemia is responsible for around 20% of all the cases of priapism.

31st January 2019

Stacey Dawson – Holiday Caravan Scheme

This #ThrowbackThursday, we're taking a look at our caravan holiday scheme, which we ran for decades. Stacey Dawson was one of many to benefit from the scheme, allowing families affected by blood cancer to take a much-needed break.

28th January 2019

Tips for eating and drinking

In this blog, our Nurse Advisor, Fiona Heath, looks at ways you can try and maintain a healthy weight, and how to manage mucositis.

24th January 2019

Walking through history

This #ThrowbackThursday, we're taking a look at some of our past fundraisers who've taken on walking challenges in aid of the charity.

22nd January 2019

Help with exercise

You might think exercise is the last thing on your mind when you are diagnosed with a blood cancer. It’s true that you may need to take precautions, you might be able to do less than you could before, or you might not be able to exercise at particular stages of your journey.

21st January 2019

Practicing mindfulness

Mindfulness is a psychological, self-help therapy that aims to improve your mental wellbeing. Read on to find out how you can make the most of mindfulness.

18th January 2019

Leukaemia Care Exercise Planner

To help get you off the mark we have created a printable exercise planner that allows you to map out your new workout targets and tick off your achievements.

11th January 2019

Spotting the difference: Cancer related fatigue VS everyday fatigue

Each Sunday this year, we'll be looking at a symptom of leukaemia as part of our #LC50 campaign. This month, we're focussing on fatigue, and how cancer-related fatigue differs from everyday fatigue. Read all about this symptom and how to spot it.