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7th May 2021

Should I get a COVID-19 antibody test?

We have received a lot of questions about COVID-19 antibody tests and whether you should use these to see if you have responded to the COVID-19 vaccine. In this article, our Patient Advocacy Manager, Charlotte, explains what a COVID-19 antibody test does and why you should be cautious in how you interpret any results.

30th April 2021

What to expect: bone marrow biopsy

This is a procedure that you may need before a diagnosis or as an ongoing part of your treatment

15th March 2021

COVID vaccine FAQs

Now that the COVID-19 vaccination programme has begun here in the UK, you may have questions about this approved vaccine and how it affects blood cancer patients. We've put together a blog answering your most common questions on the COVID-19 vaccine.

26th February 2021

Five reasons why everybody should have a Will

Over 50% of UK adults do not have a Will - here we outline five reasons why everybody needs one.

10th February 2021

Patient Perspective – Lockdown and the vaccine

In her latest blog, our resident patient blogger Vickie talks about how she’s getting on in lockdown, and her experience of having her first COVID-19 vaccination.

18th January 2021

Financial support for blood cancer patients affected by coronavirus

It’s an extremely anxious and difficult time, and while the primary concern is health, your financial wellbeing is also important. Many of you will be concerned about losing your jobs, paying your mortgage and how sick pay and benefits work. We hope that the following information is useful and may answer some of your questions on these issues, but you can contact us at Leukaemia Care and speak to our Welfare Officer who will be able to advise you further.

14th January 2021

The NICE Methods Review

This blog explains what the Methods review aims to do and what this means for those affected by blood cancer.

13th January 2021

COVID-19 vaccine: a patient’s experience

Hannah Mahoney is in remission from acute promyelocytic leukaemia. Here, she talks about her experience of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

6th January 2021

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically affects people during the dark winter months. If the dark mornings and early sunsets affect your mood significantly, read on to learn more about SAD and how it can be managed.

16th December 2020

Patient Perspective – It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Vickie, our resident patient blogger, is back with her December blog. Here, she talks about how she’s looking forward to Christmas more than ever this year.