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Leukaemia Foundation

The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national charity dedicated to helping those with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders to survive and live a better quality of life.

For over 40 years, the Leukaemia Foundation has supported and advocated for people living with blood cancer in Australia. Leukaemia Foundation are looking forward to leading a new era of change for the Australian blood cancer community by partnering with industry, government, medical professionals and everyday Australians to realise the goal of zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035.

Vision and mission

The Leukaemia Foundation’s big goal is to make sure zero lives are lost to blood cancer by 2035.

How the Leukaemia Foundation can help

Information

  • provide credible information and resources about blood cancer, treatments, clinical trials and how people can live well after treatment.
  • help empower patients to talk to their haematologist and deal with the healthcare system.
  • provide information on financial, practical and other government support available to people.

Treatment

  • work with the blood cancer community to ensure people have equitable access to best-practice treatments so more people survive blood cancer and then live well.
  • advocate for change in the healthcare system so people can get access to the latest diagnostics, clinical trials and new drugs.
  • accelerate research across all types of blood cancer.

Care

The Leukaemia Foundation provides people living with blood cancer, their families and carers access to supportive care, including:

  • accommodation
  • transport
  • emotional and practical support
  • health and wellbeing
  • grief support
  • peer support groups

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Last reviewed: August 2020

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Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) - Leukaemia Foundation

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a type of slow-growing leukaemia that affects developing B-lymphocytes. B lymphocytes (also known as B-cells) are specialised white blood cells. Under normal conditions they produce immunoglobulins (also called antibodies) that help protect our bodies against infection and disease. In people with CLL, lymphocytes undergo a malignant (cancerous) change and become leukaemic cells.

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Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia diagnosis - Leukaemia Foundation

ALL is diagnosed by examining samples of your blood and bone marrow in a variety of tests.

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Providing support for those with a blood cancer - Leukaemia Foundation

People living with these diseases need support to help them deal with the many demands of their illness and treatment. Diagnosis and treatment are challenging times when people need a lot of support. It is also important during times of relapse and recovery after treatment. While the need for support continues throughout the illness, the nature and the amount of this can change at different times.

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Blood cancer information - Leukaemia Foundation

Find information on all types of blood cancers (including leukaemia/leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma), as well as information relevant to the blood cancer journey from diagnosis, to treatment, and beyond.

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Childhood MDS and MPN - Leukaemia Foundation

Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of blood cancers which all affect, to a greater or lesser extent, the production of normal blood cells in the bone marrow. MDS occurs as a result of a mutation (or change) in one or more of the genes that control blood cell development. In MDS, abnormal bone marrow stem cells (called blast cells) produce increased numbers of immature blood cells. These cells do not grow properly and often die prematurely. This results in lower numbers of mature red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets being produced.

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Newly diagnosed - Leukaemia Foundation

A blood cancer or blood disorder diagnosis can bring forth a range of emotions and questions. We have compiled information so you can be more informed on what your condition entails and be prepared for your upcoming appointments and conversations.

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What is blood? - Leukaemia Foundation

Blood is a specialised body fluid made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Plasma is the straw-coloured liquid part of the blood that carries blood cells and other substances around your body. Blood is pumped by your heart and travels around your body through the blood vessels. About seven to eight per cent of your body weight is blood.

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Skin lymphomas - Leukaemia Foundation

Skin lymphomas are specific types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) where the disease manifests predominantly in the skin. The medical term used for skin is ‘cutaneous’. Most of these conditions are generally termed ‘primary cutaneous lymphomas’.

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Lymphoma - Leukaemia Foundation

Lymphoma is the general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of a vast network of vessels (similar to blood vessels) that branch out into all the tissues of the body. These vessels contain lymph, a colourless watery fluid that carries lymphocytes, which are specialised white blood cells that fight infection. There are two types of lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes (also called B-cells and T-cells). These cells protect us by making antibodies and destroying harmful microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.

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Understanding your blood - Leukaemia Foundation

When you are diagnosed with a blood cancer, there will naturally be a big focus on your blood, particularly on the production and function of your blood cells. For many people, there will be a whole new language of blood to learn. It is important to understand how and where blood is produced, the different types of cells in your blood and what they do, and the lymphatic system to help you understand your disease and treatment.

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