Attend an online webinar

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

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.

22 May 2020

COVID-19 and MPNs: Webinar 2

Where: Online

Filmed with Professor Claire Harrison, Professor Adam Mead and Dr Donal McLornan (a specialist in stem cell transplants), and clinical nurse specialist Claire Woodley and Charlotte Martin and Jo Peplow from Leukaemia Care.

20 May 2020

COVID-19 and CML: Webinar 2

Where: Online

Recorded with Charlotte Martin, Zack Pemberton-Whiteley, Nigel Deekes and Professor Steve O'Brien

13 May 2020

COVID-19 and Acute Leukaemia: Webinar 2

Where: Online

Recorded with Charlotte Martin and Dr Amit Patel

12 May 2020

Blood Cancer Alliance COVID-19 webinar

Where: Online

Members of the Blood Cancer Alliance come together to discuss how patients can use coping strategies during the pandemic

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What you need to be careful of

Treatment for most types of blood cancers will result in lower levels of white blood cells, neutrophils, that would usually fight food poisoning bacteria. Also, the lining of the gut acts as a barrier preventing bacteria from reaching the bloodstream, and during chemotherapy and radiotherapy this can become damaged, increasing the risk of infection