Attend an online webinar

Our webinars cover a wide range of topics and are tailored for leukaemia patients and their loved ones

27 January 2021

Treatment Free Remission (TFR) in chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)

Where: At home

This webinar will explore what TFR is, who can try it, advantages and disadvantages and explore alternative options.

15 January 2021

COVID-19 vaccines – your questions answered

Where: Online

This webinar will focus on the current situation in the UK with the COVID-19 vaccines, specifically in relation to people living with a blood cancer diagnosis.

13 January 2021

Survivorship and late effects of acute leukaemia

Where: At home

This webinar will explore potential long term effects of acute leukaemia treatment, such as physical side effects and mental health issues.

16 November 2020

Immunisations and living with the challenges of a compromised immune system

Where: At home

VIDEO RECORDED LIVE on 16/11/2020. INFORMATION CORRECT AS OF THIS DATE.

27 August 2020

Living with the psychological impact of a leukaemia and lymphoma diagnosis in the COVID-era

Where: At home

Lymphoma Action is working with Leukaemia Care to host their first ever joint webinar for blood cancer patients. This webinar will explore the psychological impact of living with a lymphoma or leukaemia and discuss clinical care, support, coping strategies and how COVID-19 may be affecting your experience and delivery of care.

4 August 2020

Navigating changes as shielding pauses

Where: At home

Join us for our next shielding webinar on Tuesday 4th August at 2:30pm where we will be joined by leading haematologists Professor Chris Fegan, Professor Mhairi Copeland and Professor Mary Frances McMullin on how best to navigate these changes to the shielding guidance, and how to stay safe.

29 June 2020

CLL treatment – a changing landscape

Where: At home

Join us on Monday 29th June at 11am for a webinar on chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and its current and future treatments.

25 June 2020

COVID-19 – Northern Ireland – Shielding update and Q&A

Where: At home

Join us on Thursday 25th June at 2pm for a webinar on the latest shielding information for Northern Ireland.

23 June 2020

COVID-19 – Wales – Shielding update and Q&A

Where: At home

Filmed on 23/06/2020. We are joined by Dr Steven Knapper, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Haematologist at the University Hospital Wales and Dr Nilima Parry - Jones consultant haematologist and MDT Chair Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

22 June 2020

COVID-19 – England – Shielding update and Q&A

Where: At home

Video recorded LIVE on 22/06/2020. Information correct as of this date. Now available to watch on catch up.

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What is neutropenia and a healthy diet?

Treatment for all types of cancer acts to ‘kill off’ the harmful tumour cells in the body, and in doing so the treatment can also destroy healthy cells.