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We're here for you if you want to talk

0808 2080 888

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My friend or family member has blood cancer

We're here for you if you want to talk

0808 2080 888

[email protected]

Get practical and emotional help to support a family member or friend with blood cancer, whether it's leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS or an MPN. Find out about your rights if you're a carer, and hear from others.

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Supporting someone through treatment

If someone you know needs treatment for blood cancer, find out how you can help. Includes information for carers, friends and family members.
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Practical support for carers

If you’re living with someone with blood cancer and supporting them in any way, you might be a carer, even if you don’t see yourself as one. Find out about your rights as a carer, and the support available.
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Looking after yourself

When you're close to someone with blood cancer, it can have a big impact on you too. Read our tips to help you look after your mental health and find support.
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Blood Cancer Heart to Heart

In this video podcast, watch or listen to family members and partners talk about their experience of supporting their loved one with blood cancer.
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Losing a loved one to blood cancer

Although treatment is improving all the time, sadly, some people die from blood cancer. If you're facing the death of a loved one, find out about the services available to support you.

Thanks to the people with blood cancer and their family members who helped us to create the information in this section: Bansri, Dan, Eilish, Gail, Gisa, Janet, Jasmine, Rachael and Sue.