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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
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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
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Talking Blood Cancer: Journey through two diagnoses

In this episode of the Talking Blood Cancer podcast, host Maryanne Skarparis invites Alex Wilson to share his journey navigating the healthcare system following a diagnosis of blood cancer. Alex candidly discusses his experiences, offering insights into the practical challenges and emotional responses at the time of his diagnosis, especially as a young adult.

  • Support services
  • Treatments and side-effects
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Talking Blood Cancer: Overcoming leukaemia during COVID

In this episode of the Talking Blood Cancer podcast, host Kate Arkadieff speaks with Eve Cossette about her experience with a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Diagnosed during the height of COVID-19 while living far from her family in Canada, Eve's journey offers insights into both the physical and emotional challenges of facing blood cancer.

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  • Support services
  • Treatments and side-effects
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Talking Blood Cancer: festive season wrap-up 2024

In this special episode of the Talking Blood Cancer podcast, hosts Kate Arkadieff and Maryanne Skarparis wrap up the season and reflect on an incredible year filled with impactful stories. They discuss the various conversations they've had throughout the year.

  • Support services
  • Treatments and side-effects
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Talking Blood Cancer: A Family’s Battle with leukaemia

Bhaskar Majumdar and his daughter, Urvi Majumdar, share their experience with blood cancer and the profound impact it had on their lives.

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  • Support services
  • Treatments and side-effects
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World Marrow Donor Day 2024

Leukaemia Foundation staff come together to raise awareness for the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR), and the need for more Australians to register

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  • Advocacy and policy
  • Treatments and side-effects
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‘Made me the person I am today’

After living with the disease for almost the entirety of her teenage and adult life, 23-year-old Siobhan Hoy is no stranger to the long-term side effects of blood cancer.

  • Treatments and side-effects
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Talking Blood Cancer: Regional Resilience

Michael Burridge candidly shares his experience living with blood cancer and the emotional and physical journey following his diagnosis with myeloma.

  • Myeloma
  • Support services
  • Treatments and side-effects
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From nurse to patient

Rosie Proctor had just moved in with her partner and was living out her dream career as a nurse on the Gold Coast. Then a shock blood cancer diagnosis turned her from caregiver to patient at the very hospital where she worked.

  • Acute myeloid leukaemia
  • Treatments and side-effects
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