The recent news that BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has been living with polycythaemia vera (PV), a rare and incurable but treatable blood cancer, has brought renewed attention to the importance of blood cancer awareness. Her condition was discovered through blood tests despite her initially having few noticeable symptoms. Her experience […]
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 […]
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 […]