Magrolimab – potential new treatment for newly diagnosed MDS
The treatment for newly diagnosed MDS will be available “very soon” to Australians in a clinical trial.
- Clinical trials
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Research
Month: October 2020
Familial research key to blood cancer prevention strategy
The Australian Familial Haematological Cancer Study (AFHCS) leads the world in the field and has a research cohort of more than 200 families with a history of blood cancer.
- Acute myeloid leukaemia
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Research
Christine has a rare genetic predisposition to MDS
After losing her dad to MDS, and her brother’s diagnosis just a month before hers, Christine Heath’s family underwent genomic testing to understand whether their MDS could be hereditary.
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms
MDS-survivor, Danny now dedicated to raising awareness
This MDS World Awareness Day, Danny Palmer will celebrate achieving remission after undergoing a life-saving transplant earlier this year. He’s now committed to raising awareness of the many different blood cancers, encouraging others to donate blood and plasma, as well as fundraise in support of the community.
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
Leukaemia Foundation and HSANZ PhD scholarships to improve outcomes for people with AML and MPN
- Media releases
- Research
PhD scholarships focused on improving outcomes for people with AML and MPN
Basit Salik, Dr Jamie Kuzich and Dr Julian Grabek are the successful recipients of the 2021 PhD Scholarships.
- Acute myeloid leukaemia
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms
- Research
Chronic blood cancer diagnosis sparks Mel’s passion for awareness
Since receiving a shock CML diagnosis in July 2020, Mel Harris has learnt quickly that the so-called ‘invisible cancer’ can have everyday impacts beyond what many would expect.
- Chronic myeloid leukaemia
Oren fast-tracked to CAR T-cell therapy for rare Ph-like ALL
Sports-lover Oren was only the sixth child in Australia to receive CAR T-cell treatment.
- Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
- Physiotherapist and lymphoma survivor Julie Allen on cancer related fatigue
- Unlocking the Mysteries of Blood Cancer
- Theresa Webb: ‘I’ve always been a survivor’
- Talking Blood Cancer: Resilience and Triumph with Perry Judd
- Leukaemia Foundation Welcomes Government Initiatives to Boost Bone Marrow (Stem Cell) Donor Registry