Blog - Page 19 of 25 - Leukaemia Care

11th January 2019

Podcast with Drew Laird

Listen to our latest podcast with chronic myeloid leukaemia patient and fitness vlogger Drew Laird of Fitness 40 and Beyond

10th January 2019

The founding members and the origins of Leukaemia Care

Our golden anniversary is the perfect time to reflect back and remember the various ways patients, volunteers and committee members have helped over the years to make Leukaemia Care the organisation it is today.

4th January 2019

Benefits of exercise

After a blood cancer diagnosis, keeping fit and active might be the last thing on your mind, but exercise can benefit both your treatment and recovery. Here, our Nurse Advisor, Fiona Heath, explains more.

20th December 2018

Patient Perspective – Coping this winter

Our patient blogger, Vickie, is back with a new blog. Here, she gives her advice on how to cope with the winter months.

11th December 2018

The Dyer’s Dinner Dance

This November, the Dyer family hosted a dinner dance in memory of beloved father Charlie Dyer, and in the process they set a new record with the most money raised at one single event for Leukaemia Care. Read about their event here.

10th December 2018

Human Rights Day

Today, the 10th of December, is UN Human Rights Day. In this blog, our Advocacy Officer, Charlotte Martin, outlines why this is a day that we all should remember.

30th November 2018

Carers Rights Day

The 30th of November is Carers Rights Day. This campaign, headed by the charity Carers UK, aims to raise awareness of the needs and the legal rights of unpaid carers living in the UK. In this blog, Charlotte Martin, our Advocacy Officer, describes why this day is important to those supporting others with a leukaemia diagnosis.

28th November 2018

Staying healthy this winter

With COVID-19 and winter upon us, it is important to follow the current government guidelines for people with blood cancers. Our Nurse Advisor, Fiona, has written this article to advise you on how you can best care for yourself this winter.

12th November 2018

How To: Get in touch with your local supermarket

You might think your nearest supermarket is just the place where you do your weekly shop, but it’s also an excellent place to fundraise. Check out our blog and find out how to contact your local supermarket.

9th October 2018

Living with cancer: coping with everyday issues

Looking for help with practical issues following a diagnosis of blood cancer? Our Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, Charlotte Martin, is here to explain all you need to know about topics such as transport and pets.