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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...
Research grant from LMRUK is catalyst for more vital cancer funding
A £25,000 grant awarded through our annual research grant scheme has proved to be the catalyst for further research funding which it is hoped could provide a significant development in the treatment of cancer. Dr Ricardo Fernandes and his team at the University of...
Patient & Physician Conference – Liverpool September 7th 2024
Merseyside Against Blood Cancer are hosting a Patient-Physician Conference on Saturday 7th September at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool.. The event is designed to provide valuable insights, support, and empowerment for people who are navigating the challenges of living...
Rachel Handley’s 10k run for blood cancer research after mum’s devasting diagnosis
When Jane Handley contracted pneumonia in November 2022 in her mid-50s doctors were anxious to find out what might have sparked off the illness. Test results, delivered shortly after Christmas that year, revealed the devastating news she had the blood cancer, Myeloma...
Charities play a vital role in medical research
The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) has published its annual report which examines the impact that medical research charities across the UK have on the research sector. Over 150 charities are members of the AMRC, including LMRUK, with 89 dedicated to...
Discover the different ways to fundraise
There are many ways to support our charity and the vital work we do funding advanced new research into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of blood cancers. We’re shining a light on some of our super fundraisers who have been raising money through alternative methods...
Rebecca organises a fundraising half marathon in memory of her brother
A woman who lost her brother to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia just seven weeks after diagnosis has organised and taken part in a half marathon event in his memory, raising more than £2,000 for our charity. Hairdressing salon owner Rebecca Caraccio, from Whitstable, Kent,...
Protecting the next generation by funding blood cancer research
Spotting the signs of a potential blood cancer early is the best way to get timely treatment and improve the chances of making a full recovery. World Blood Cancer Day falls on 28th May and provides an opportunity to highlight the 5th most common type of cancer in the...
