Brave Sofia Hook is preparing to undergo a life-changing stem cell transplant which is hoped to be her best chance of a cure The mother of a seven-year-old schoolgirl diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has spoken of the incredibly difficult year faced by the family from Burradon, North Tyneside – but […]
Leukaemia survivor fulfils childhood dream of becoming a nurse
Childhood cancer survivor Dan Laird has fulfilled his lifelong ambition of becoming a children’s nurse, inspired by the care he received at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Dan was diagnosed with leukaemia, which affects the blood and bone marrow, at just six years old and spent three years undergoing intensive treatment. Inspired […]
Mum urges parents to watch for 1 symptom after daughter, two, diagnosed with cancer
A mum has urged parents to trust their instincts after her daughter was diagnosed with childhood leukaemia just days before her third birthday A mum has shared the one subtle symptom that led to her young daughter’s cancer diagnosis – as she encourages other parents to trust their instincts. Tulay Kachar, 32, […]
Researchers unveil a breakthrough targeted therapy for a rare blood cancer
Researchers have developed a targeted therapy offering new hope for patients living with a rare form of blood cancer. By focusing on specific cancer cells while sparing healthy ones, this innovation represents a significant step toward more effective and less toxic treatment options. “People with myelofibrosis are often treated with […]
Scottish schoolgirl becomes the first in the UK to receive a breakthrough leukaemia treatment.
A schoolgirl from Aberdeenshire battling cancer has become the first in the UK to receive a specialist leukaemia drug. More than £600,000 has been raised to pay for treatment for ten-year-old Sophia Wilson from Sauchen, after she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in July last year. Acute Myeloid Leukaemia […]
Dad shares warning signs after mistaking son’s leukaemia symptoms for flu
What seemed like simple back pain turned into a leukaemia diagnosis within 24 hours A father of a 12-year-old boy who was diagnosed with a rare “high risk” form of leukaemia said he wants to share the warning signs after he initially dismissed his son’s symptoms as a flu. Stephen […]
Common Energy Drink Ingredient May Increase Risk Of Blood Cancer, Study Claims
A new study has revealed that a common ingredient found in popular energy drinks could increase the risk of blood cancers. According to the study, published in Nature, taurine, a widely used amino acid in energy drinks such as Red Bull, can act as a fuel source for leukaemia cancer cells, […]
From Patient to Participant: Understanding Chemo Brain Through Research
A patient with cancer reflects on participating in a clinical study and how community and creativity helped ease chemo brain symptoms. I was a participant in a clinical study on Chemo Brain conducted by the Eastman Performing Arts Medicine Center in Rochester, New York. This was a special program of […]
Understanding blood cancer
Blood cancer is a complex group of diseases that affect how blood cells are produced and function. Unlike solid tumours, blood cancers develop in the bone marrow, blood, or lymphatic system disrupting the body’s ability to fight infection, carry oxygen, and control bleeding. Understanding the different types, symptoms, and treatment […]
Urgent Appeal: Young People Needed to Save Lives
Appeal for more young people to step forward as stem cell donors to save lives An urgent appeal was made in the UK Parliament for more young people to join the stem cell donor register because for many patients with blood cancers or rare blood disorders, finding a match is […]