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Media - 12 March 2024

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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Media - 12 March 2024

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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Media - 12 March 2024

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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Media - 4 March 2024

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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Media - 22 February 2024

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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Media - 22 February 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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