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

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Living well with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)

Where: At home

The aim of our latest webinar will be to support chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) patients to live well with their diagnosis. We will discuss topics such as how to monitor your health, coping mechanisms such as mindfulness or exercise and how and when to reach out for support. After the webinar, you should feel like you have tools and knowledge to live well alongside your CLL.

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COVID-19 ‘shielding’ update, coping and support

Where: At home

This webinar will explore the effect of shielding long term and managing the impact on blood cancer patients. We’ll also provide coping strategies to support you and your loved ones to manage the emotional and psychological burden you may be experiencing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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