Blood Cancer Information

In this section you will find disease specific information on the main types of blood cancers and allied blood disorders.

Leukaemia

Leukaemia is a cancer which starts in blood-forming tissue, usually the bone marrow. It leads to the over-production of abnormal white blood cells, the part of the immune system which defends the body against infection.

Signs and symptoms of leukaemia

Leukaemia can be hard to spot because the signs and symptoms are common to other unrelated illnesses. Knowing what to look out for could help you make the decision to visit your GP sooner for a blood test.

Leukaemia Myths

There are many myths about leukaemia. Get yourself clued up with the following guide

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is cancer that starts in the lymph glands or other organs of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of fine vessels, glands and channels which occur throughout the body.

Myeloma

Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma, is a cancer of the bone marrow which affects the plasma cells, a type of blood cell.

Aplastic Anaemia

Aplastic anaemia (AA) is a rare condition in which the bone marrow fails produce all three major types of blood cell. It is not a form of cancer.

Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)

Myeloproliferative neoplasms, also known as myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs) are a group of conditions that are closely related to leukaemia.

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of diseases where the production of blood cells by the bone marrow is disrupted.

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September 3rd

COVID-19 vaccine programme next steps for leukaemia patients: third doses and boosters

There has been much discussion in the media of both a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine and booster programmes. This has caused some confusion; this article aims to explain who is eligible for each programme and how they differ from each other. Note: to the best of our knowledge, this advice applies across the UK....

September 2nd

Leukaemia Care and OPAAL team up for Blood Cancer Awareness Month

We've teamed up with the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (OPAAL) to raise awareness of leukaemia in the 65+ community. Find out more about our collaboration....

August 31st

Blood test tube shortages

You may have heard some news over the last couple of weeks that there is a shortage of tubes needed for collecting blood during blood tests. In this blog, we answer some of your questions about what this means for leukaemia patients. ...