Brian (not a real name), a 28-year-old builder from Barking, thought his constant tiredness was simply the result of long working hours and sleepless nights. When bruises began appearing on his arms without any injury, he ignored them. Weeks later, after repeated fevers and sudden weight loss, doctors discovered something […]
A leukaemia survivor is urging faster diagnosis and more urgent improvements in the detection of the disease
Ian Thomson, 54, from Winchester in Hampshire, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in June 2019 after experiencing prolonged fatigue, swollen tonsils, and a lump under his arm. Despite visiting his GP twice with these symptoms, he was never given a Full Blood Count test, a simple screening that […]
Persistent fatigue is not always “just stress.”
In today’s fast-paced world, fatigue is often dismissed as stress, lack of sleep, or the pressures of daily life. Long working hours, poor eating habits, and constant screen time can make exhaustion feel normal. But persistent fatigue should never be ignored. In some cases, it may be an early warning […]
EastEnders announces blood cancer storyline involving Denise Fox
EastEnders favourite Denise Fox will be the subject of a new blood cancer storyline. The long-running fan favourite character, played by Diane Parish, will be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in upcoming scenes. Fans have already seen Denise struggle with tiredness and have worried for her health. In scenes […]
New approach to childhood leukaemia treatment could boost survival
A groundbreaking national study led by clinicians at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has shown that children and young people with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) can be treated safely with significantly less intensive chemotherapy, completely eliminating treatment-related deaths. ALL is the most common childhood cancer. Although cure rates for […]
Rochdale father makes urgent appeal for stem cell donors to help save his life
Telecoms manager and father, Cecil from Rochdale, hopes the appeal will give him a second chance at life. He is working with charity DKMS to raise awareness after being diagnosed with secondary myelofibrosis, a serious form of blood cancer. Cecil Henry said: “As a father, I feel like I still […]
Urgent appeal to find stem cell donors for brothers
A mother has launched an urgent appeal to find stem cell donors for her two young sons in a bid to “give them a chance at a normal life”. Cezar Nica, two, and David Nica, 10 months, have been diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS), a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder. […]
A global study finds that gaps in information and support are linked to poorer quality of life for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
A global study of people living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) has identified gaps in patients’ understanding of their condition, with findings showing that knowledge about infection risk and disease monitoring is linked to quality of life. The study, coordinated by international charity Picker and published in Frontiers in Hematology, analysed responses […]
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 […]