People with sickle cell disorder celebrate new NHS treatment PEOPLE living with sickle cell disorder have praised a decision by NHS Scotland to approve a groundbreaking gene therapy treatment. After months of deliberation, the Scottish Medicines Consortium ( SMC) has approved the use of exagamglogene autotemcel ( brand name Casgevy) […]
Oncologist debunks 5 myths about childhood cancer: Is it always fatal?
Oncologist debunks 5 myths about childhood cancer Childhood cancer is frightening, but knowledge empowers families. Dispelling myths helps parents focus on what truly matters: recognising persistent warning signs, seeking timely care, and trusting that today’s treatments offer children not just survival, but the chance for a healthy future Myth […]
Boys vs girls: Who is more at risk of childhood cancer? Oncologist reveals prevention tips
Boys vs girls: Who is more at risk of childhood cancer? Oncologist reveals prevention tips Cancer is mostly associated with adults, but there is a type of cancer that can affect children as well. Childhood cancer, although rare, is on a steep rise all over the world and boys are […]
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 […]
