Hope in the fight against blood cancer Johnson & Johnson has received FDA (food and drug administration federal agency) approval for a new treatment option for adults newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are not eligible for an autologous stem cell transplant in the United State. The treatment, Darzalex Faspro, […]
Clinical breakthrough: Manchester Royal Infirmary delivers UK first NHS treatment to a patient with an aggressive blood cancer
A 28-year-old patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, has become the first patient in the UK to be treated on the NHS with an innovative personalised therapy at Manchester Royal Infirmary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvOmDOzsHN0&t=19s The CAR-T treatment, known as obe-cel, has been developed, researched, and manufactured in the UK and specialists at Manchester […]
NHS warns people looking ‘pale’ this winter to see GP if they have these signs
The NHS is urging the public to pay attention to changes in their health this winter — particularly if you notice you’re looking unusually pale or feeling more tired than usual. While these signs can be caused by many common conditions, they can also be early indicators of acute myeloid […]
New research aims to transform treatments of aggressive blood cancer
A new study involving researchers from the University of York is set to transform treatments for one of the most aggressive and hard-to-treat blood cancers – acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). If successful, the research could significantly improve the lives of patients by offering gentler, more effective treatments that reduce suffering […]
Debunking common myths about leukaemia for better understanding and support
Debunking common myths about leukaemia for better understanding and support Myth 1: Leukaemia is contagious. This is not true. Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, and it cannot be spread from person to person. It’s not like a cold or the flu. Believing […]
Create a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser
Make Your Special Day Truly Meaningful Turn your birthday into a powerful moment of giving by setting up a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser for the Kevin Kararwa Leukaemia Trust (KKLT). It’s quick to set up, simple to run, and can make a real difference. Don’t want to wait for your birthday? […]
5 Critical Hydration Adjustments for current record-breaking heatwave
June 2025 is officially the hottest June ever recorded and for leukeamia patients this extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable – it’s a severe health threat. Chemotherapy, anemia, and immunosuppression make you uniquely vulnerable to rapid dehydration, organ stress, and heat-related complications. Below are 5 Critical Hydration Adjustments for current record-breaking […]
Red Dots on Skin: The Link Between Leukemia and Petechiae
A common skin condition associated with leukemia looks like tiny red spots. The red spots, which can also appear purple or brown, are known as “petechiae,” a term derived from an Italian word for small freckle. It’s pronounced (puh-TEE-kee-ee). In most cases, petechiae resolve on their own within a few […]
NHS gives GP teams direct access to tests to speed up cancer diagnosis
Tens of thousands of cancers could be detected sooner each year thanks to a national roll out of fast-track testing, NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard has announce today, 16th Nov 2022. NHS England is expanding direct access to diagnostic scans across all GP practices, helping cut waiting times and speeding […]
NHS patients to benefit from super-charged clinical research system
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] UK continues to be a world leader in delivery of clinical research which is saving lives Second phase of government plan will build on work already done – including halving approval times for clinical trials Plan will enable innovative research to be carried out more quickly, helping to bust […]
