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Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Blood Cancer and Childhood Awareness Month is held every September to raise the profile of blood cancer.
Across the month, we’ll be highlighting the reality of blood cancer as we Talk Blood Cancer, celebrating the achievements of the #CLFamily and sharing updates on how your continued support plays a vital role in bringing us closer to a cure.
Blood Cancer Awareness Month Prize Draw
This September, during Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we launched our biggest prize draw ever! But as September comes to a close…so does the chance to win some incredible prizes!
With an unforgettable 5-Star South African getaway as our headline prize – with tickets starting from just a £5 donation, don’t miss your chance to enter!
Alongside the chance to win this incredible escape, there are also prizes including fine dining in London and signed memorabilia from one of the UK’s boxing greats, with even more prizes in the mix.
The more you donate, the more chances you have to win and help make a difference to blood cancer patients
Terms and conditions apply
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Signs & Symptoms of Blood Cancer
What are the signs and symptoms of blood cancer?
There are no set symptoms when it comes to blood cancer. Whether it’s leukaemia, myeloma, lymphoma, or another type of blood cancer, people can experience different signs and symptoms.
We understand that every patient’s journey is unique and that symptoms can present differently from person to person. That’s why we think it’s important to hear directly from a patient about their experience and the signs they noticed.
Blood Cancer Symptoms can include:
- fatigue
- unexplained bruising
- swollen lymph nodes
- localised pain
- bleeding gumsBeing aware of the early signs and symptoms is important. If you notice anything unusual or persistent, contact your GP for advice.
Have you read the Blood Cancer and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Issue of our Magazine?
Find out more about the CL Family and the incredible work they are doing to help find a cure for blood cancer.
By supporting Cure Leukaemia, you'll be helping those affected by blood cancer like:
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FAQs
Blood Cancer Awareness Month is held every September in the UK. It raises the profile of blood cancer, celebrates the people affected by it and highlights the research needed to find better treatments. It runs alongside Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Blood cancer is the UK’s fifth most common cancer and the third biggest cancer killer. Awareness helps people recognise symptoms, encourages earlier GP visits and raises funds for research and clinical trials.
You can donate, enter the prize draw, take on an event or challenge, or host your own fundraiser, from afternoon teas to ugly T-shirt days. Sharing patient stories and information on social media also helps.
Tickets start from a £5 donation and the more you donate, the more chances you have to win. The headline prize is a 5-star South African getaway, plus fine dining in London and signed boxing memorabilia.
Entry closes on 30th September. Terms and conditions apply.
Blood cancer starts in the blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system, where abnormal cells grow out of control and stop normal blood cells doing their job.
The three main types are leukaemia (blood and bone marrow), lymphoma (the lymphatic system) and myeloma (plasma cells in the bone marrow). Each has several subtypes, and there are other, rarer blood cancers.
There are no set symptoms, and they vary between people. They can include fatigue, unexplained bruising, swollen lymph nodes, localised pain and bleeding gums. If you notice anything unusual or persistent, contact your GP.
Leukaemia is one type of blood cancer. “Blood cancer” is the umbrella term that also covers lymphoma, myeloma and other types.
Looking to Get Involved?
There’s no better time to sign up for an event than during Blood Cancer and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
Worcester City Runs
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Claim Your Cure Leukaemia Pin Badge!
Complete the form below to claim your Cure Leukaemia Pin Badge, with the opportunity to make an optional donation. Your Pin Badge will be sent to your address within two weeks to wear with pride as a member of the #CLFamily!