Leukaemia patient shares his diagnosis story

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re speaking with blood cancer patients to share their stories, from the symptoms they first experienced to diagnosis and treatment, to help raise awareness of this disease. Richard’s story Retired insurance broker Richard Woods...

Myeloma patient describes warning signs and symptoms

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re speaking with blood cancer patients to share their stories, from the symptoms they first experienced to diagnosis and treatment, to help raise awareness of this disease. Jayne’s story When Jayne Handley suffered hot flushes and...

Wendy Forrest walks 20 miles in blazing heat for LMRUK

Fundraiser Wendy Forrest has taken part in her second Kiltwalk to raise money for our charity in memory of her husband, Alan. Wendy and five friends braved one of the hottest days of the year for the picturesque walk from St Andrew’s to Slessor Gardens, Dundee – a...

Be blood cancer aware this September

Over 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer every year in the UK, yet more needs to be done to raise awareness of this form of cancer and helping people to recognise the common symptoms to look out for. September is host to several awareness days and campaigns...

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