First ‘next generation’ genomic test available in six months
Australian patient outcomes in the rapidly changing fields of genomic testing and precision medicine has been accelerated by Leukaemia Foundation funding.
- Myeloma
- Research
Month: June 2020
Blood cancer leaders recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
- Media releases
“The biggest discoveries come from basic biological research”
Rebecca's research work is looking at different pathways of NK cells in acute myeloid leukaemia.
- Acute myeloid leukaemia
- Research
Caring for my 40-year-old son with blood cancer
Lynn Simpson is now the carer for her son, Darrin, after his shock blood cancer diagnosis.
- Carers
Daniela is back on her feet after blood cancer
She was just 24 and had recently immigrated to Australia from Slovakia before she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer called lymphoma.
- Other blood cancers
“I was diagnosed with CML then found out I was pregnant”
Elle Halliwell found out she was pregnant in early 2016 – two days after being told she had CML.
- Chronic myeloid leukaemia
The tale of ‘the terrible twosome’ #kickingmyelomasbutt
Kellie and Rita have walked the same path since their diagnoses, but they've had very different experiences.
- Myeloma
Novel combination therapy now available for myeloma patients through PBS
The Leukaemia Foundation has welcomed news that a new novel combination therapy option will now be available to more myeloma patients through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
- Advocacy and policy
- Media releases
- Myeloma
I’ve beaten a heart attack and CML
Since Chris Davis’ diagnosis with chronic myeloid leukaemia, he’s had three different treatments, endured debilitating side-effects, has taken part in an international clinical trial and is now disease-free.
- Chronic myeloid leukaemia
Conquering aplastic anaemia and lymphoma
Luci was a healthy 28-year-old when she wasdiagnosed with a blood disorder leading to a second blood cancer diagnosis.
- Blood disorders
- Other blood cancers
