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Hon. Anna Bligh AC Joins Leukaemia Foundation as National Ambassador

The Leukaemia Foundation today unveiled a powerful addition to its team of Ambassadors, the Honourable Anna Bligh AC. As the former Premier of Queensland and current CEO of the Australian Banking Association, Ms Bligh is a survivor of the blood cancer Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, after being diagnosed in 2013. Ms Bligh will immediately step into her role as National Ambassador, bringing with her a wealth of experience to passionately advocate for fellow Australians impacted by blood cancer.

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The biggest challenge of cancer patients that nobody talks about…

It’s the number one challenge of people with cancer in Australia , yet ‘cancer related fatigue’ is the often-unspoken side effect that drains and debilitates thousands of Australians every day. With approximately one in two cancer patients reportedly experiencing moderate to severe fatigue during treatment , and for many in the years following, the Leukaemia Foundation believes the prevalence of cancer related fatigue could be much higher.

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Leukaemia Foundation Welcomes Government Initiatives to Boost Bone Marrow (Stem Cell) Donor Registry

The Leukaemia Foundation welcomes two significant developments aimed at increasing the number and diversity of bone marrow and stem cell donors across Australia. These initiatives represent an important step forward in the fight against blood cancers, including leukaemia, myeloma, and lymphoma. Over 140,000 people live with blood cancer nationally.

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Radio rivals go ‘hair to hair’ to support the World’s Greatest Shave

For the first time in radio history, rival jocks Nova's Smallzy (Kent Small) and KIIS's Mitch Churi, will go 'hair to hair' as they join forces for the Leukaemia Foundation’s iconic World’s Greatest Shave. Both Smallzy and Mitch have a personal connection to the cause which has driven them to take part and show their support in 2024.

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Leukaemia Foundation calls for greater awareness of myeloma as incidence rates set to more than double by 2035

With myeloma incidence rates set to more than double by 2035, the Leukaemia Foundation is urgently calling for greater awareness and equitable access to treatment across the country, so myeloma patients have the best chance of survival, no matter where they live. As Myeloma Awareness Month launches today, Leukaemia Foundation CEO Chris Tanti said while survival rates for some blood cancers are improving, those diagnosed with myeloma only have a 50/50 chance of survival.

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Blood cancer patients and families hit by perfect storm

The Leukaemia Foundation is today casting the spotlight on concerning figures showing the significant financial distress blood cancer patients and their families are currently facing in Australia. Research shows that more than 8,300 (43%) of the 19,500 patients diagnosed with blood cancer in the past year, experienced out of pocket treatment costs totalling hundreds, and sometimes thousands of dollars.

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New Directions in Leukaemia Research (NDLR) Conference 2024 to foster breakthroughs in blood cancer treatment

The Leukaemia Foundation is proud to announce its role as the host and sponsor of the prestigious New Directions in Leukaemia Research (NDLR) Conference 2024, taking place from March 4 to March 6, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. The NDLR Conference serves as a pivotal platform where top scientists and clinicians convene to explore emerging breakthroughs in leukaemia research and treatment. This year's event aims to address complex challenges in the field of blood cancer, with a focus on discovering innovative therapies.

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Angie and Dom set to overhaul their hair for Australians living with blood cancer

Well-known Aussies Angie Kent and Domenica Calarco (Dom) are set to undergo a massive hair transformation as the Leukaemia Foundation today reveals them as Ambassadors for this year’s iconic World’s Greatest Shave campaign.

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Domenica Calarco & Angie Kent fundraising for World's Greatest Shave 2024.

An overnight overhaul… Jimmy, Dannii, Amanda, Curtis, and Dylan have switched their ‘do’s’ for the World’s Greatest Shave

Much loved Australian icons and popular celebrity wax figures at Madame Tussauds Sydney – Jimmy Barnes, Dannii Minogue, Amanda Keller, Curtis Stone, and Dylan Alcott – all have one thing in common – they’ve just undergone their biggest hair transformations ever!

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World’s Greatest Shave says goodbye to the chins and hello to a ‘bloody beautiful’ new ‘do’

The new look World’s Greatest Shave celebrates the everyday heroes in our community doing ‘bloody beautiful’ acts of shaving, cutting, colouring, or donating, while helping to make the world less lonely, scary, and difficult for blood cancer patients.

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