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"We all miss her, and this is one of the many ways we keep her memory alive."
On Christmas Eve in 2002, Misha's daughter, Posy, sadly and unexpectedly died of blood cancer. Posy was a positive person and a talented actress, who will always be remembered by her family. Misha and her granddaughter are kindly donating money from their book to help beat blood cancer.
New treatments to be made available to those at highest risk from Covid
On Wednesday the 8th December, the Government announced that people who are most at risk of severe Covid infection will now be able to access treatments quickly after they receive a positive PCR test.
Ho Ho, Oh No! Did you say blood cancer?
When Erica was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2003, she thought she’d be celebrating her last Christmas. Erica knows all too well that being diagnosed over the festive period can be especially overwhelming, and has some advice for you.
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Why am I being invited for another Covid vaccine? - Third doses and boosters
Anyone who is immunocompromised, including anyone with blood cancer, is now eligible for a booster (fourth dose) of the Covid vaccine, to be given three months after their third primary dose. In this blog, we explain more.
"I am incredibly happy to be alive and I am glad I took part [in the clinical trial]"
When Shibu was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2006, cord blood transplants were a 'new concept'. After struggling to find a bone marrow donor, Shibu was offered a place on a trial where he'd receive a cord blood transplant. Here's how it went.
Imagine being told, at 23, that you have cancer
"Our lives are wonderful and will continue to be so. Cancer isn’t the be all and end all. My life was flipped over by cancer, but now, I have seen the person I never knew I was." - Jika Edström
The Big C: Cancer or Covid?
Nichola put down many of her blood cancer symptoms down to long-Covid. After an aggressive chemo regime which left her unable walk, she is now in remission and determined to regain her strength. Find out how she's doing in our Jog 26.2 mile challenge.
Antivirals and monoclonal antibodies – what’s the difference?
We’ve been hearing about new treatments that the UK have bought to tackle Covid. Some drugs have already been approved for use in the UK, some are yet to be – but the hope is that they will help those most at risk of severe Covid.
How did the third Covid vaccine dose roll-out go so badly wrong?
We take an in-depth look at a timeline of delays, missed opportunities, and mistakes which have caused huge anxiety among people with blood cancer – and may have even led to avoidable deaths.
Our guidance around attending events in Autumn
With many of the blood cancer community more vulnerable to Covid, we outline our policy on in-person events taking place in the autumn period.
How re-purposing drugs could revolutionise blood cancer treatment
Find out how re-purposing drugs could help us bring new treatments to people with blood cancer, faster.
Children and young people with leukaemia and lymphoma: big increases to survival rates
Childhood blood cancer survival rates see big improvement
Improvements to blood cancer treatments mean an extra one in 10 children and young people now survives leukaemia and lymphoma compared to 20 years ago, according to a new analysis by our charity.
Analysis finds 1 in 20 Covid intensive care patients are immunocompromised
Immunocompromised people now account for 1 in 20 Covid patients being admitted to intensive care, according to our new analysis of the data.
Just 44% of people with blood cancer invited for potentially lifesaving third vaccine dose
The roll-out of the third dose of Covid vaccines to the immunocompromised has been a chaotic failure, with less than half of people with blood cancer being invited by the deadline set by the NHS, according to our new survey.
In memory of Emma
We're delighted to announce that we have expanded our range of cards with three designs by the late artist, Emma McKinlay – with all profits going towards beating blood cancer.
Blood cancer and your employment rights
Ben Goodall from Acas explains how employees with blood cancer are protected by law, and how to handle discussions with your employer about the impact blood cancer has on your working life, especially during the current pandemic.
Supporting people with blood cancer to make decisions around clinical trials
Millie, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, tell us about her important role in helping people with blood cancer to make decisions around clinical trials. Here, she explains some of the barriers she faces, and how she overcomes them.
What should you do if you have blood cancer and cannot get a third Covid vaccine dose?
With many people reporting issues with the rollout of third doses of the vaccine, we’ve set out what you can do right now to try to get your third dose if you have not already been invited for it.
