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Five things to know about the Clinical Guidelines for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
The first-ever Australian Clinical Guidelines for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) were released in April and we sat down with Bill Stavreski, Head of Research at the Leukaemia Foundation, to find out what this means for patients.
- Acute myeloid leukaemia
- Leukaemia
Talking Blood Cancer: From child cancer survivor to advocate
In this episode of the Talking Blood Cancer podcast, host Kate Arkadieff sits down with Ash Bell, who shares her journey with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) at the age of 11 and the challenges she faced throughout her treatment and recovery.
- Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
- Advocacy and policy
- Support services
- Treatments and side-effects
From diagnosis to newfound strength
In 2008, Sandra Evans was told the crushing news that would be every mother’s worst nightmare. Her four-year-old child had blood cancer.
- Leukaemia
- Support services
You helped Meg connect with others when she felt isolated
Finding out you have a serious disease can be an isolating time. But thanks to your heartfelt generosity, Meg’s blood cancer experience has been full of support from people who understand.
- aplastic anaemia
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Support services
Talking Blood Cancer: Empowering patients
In this episode of the Talking Blood Cancer podcast, host Maryanne Skarparis welcomes Angela Daly, a Senior Social Worker at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, and they discuss the challenges faced by patients diagnosed with blood cancer. Giving insights into her role in helping patients and their families navigate the complex healthcare system.
- Support services
- Treatments and side-effects
Blonde then bald…Sam Thaiday set to tackle another worthy cause
Fresh out of the jungle and into another challenge for another worthy cause…Sam Thaiday is set to makeover his locks in the name of raising awareness, and vital funds, for Australian’s living with blood cancer for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave.
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