The Leukaemia Foundation runs regular online support groups, free of charge and 100% confidential. They are facilitated by an experienced Blood Cancer Support Coordinator. The support groups cover a range of subjects. Upcoming support groups for March are outlined below. 17, 23 March - Managing fatigue Cancer-related fatigue is a common experience for people living […]
The Leukaemia Foundation is running a webinar about blood cancer and the brain. Have you experienced changes in your memory, thinking or ability to multitask since living with blood cancer? You may have heard the terms ‘chemo brain’ or ‘brain fog’ to describe this experience. This is a common phenomenon that is not well understood yet […]
The Leukaemia Foundation runs regular online support groups, free of charge and 100% confidential. They are facilitated by an experienced Blood Cancer Support Coordinator. The support groups cover a range of subjects. There is a Men's blood cancer support group on 30 May. Topic: Self Care The diagnosis of blood cancer is ‘a marathon, not […]
The Leukaemia Foundation runs regular online support groups, free of charge and 100% confidential. They are facilitated by an experienced Blood Cancer Support Coordinator. The support groups cover a range of subjects. Upcoming support groups for June are outlined below. 7 June and 23 June : 'Vulnerability and Resilience' Everyone experiences some level of vulnerability […]
With the winter now upon us and the cases of COVID rising again in Australia, the Leukaemia Foundation has organised an update on COVID for blood cancer patients. Speakers will be: Associate Professor Nada Hamad who is a Clinical Haematologist at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney and Dr Krispin Hajkowicz who is an Infectious Diseases Specialist […]
The Leukaemia Foundation runs regular online support groups, free of charge and 100% confidential. They are facilitated by an experienced Blood Cancer Support Coordinator. Upcoming support groups for July are about 'self advocacy'. Self-advocacy means taking an active role in your health care which requires understanding your own needs and communicating these needs with others. […]
The Leukaemia Foundation is running a free webinar presentation featuring the MPNAA 's Nathalie Cook (who is an accredited dietician and nutritionist) and internationally known chef, Jason Roberts. Viewers will be inspired by the knowledge that they gain about nutritious and easy to prepare delicious food. Viewers will also discover: Nutrition Myth Busters The principles […]
The Leukaemia Foundation runs regular online support groups, free of charge and 100% confidential. They are facilitated by an experienced Blood Cancer Support Coordinator. Upcoming support groups for August are about 'negative thoughts, positive actions'. As humans, we are often geared to think in a more negative way. This most certainly applies when someone is […]
The Leukaemia Foundation warmly invites you to this important webinar where they will be exploring some of the common reactions and experiences that accompany life with blood cancer. These might impact our emotions, adjustment, relationships, expectations, and wellbeing. These challenges can change how you think and feel about yourself and your life, no matter how […]
The Leukaemia Foundation runs regular online support groups, free of charge and 100% confidential. They are facilitated by an experienced Blood Cancer Support Coordinator. Upcoming support groups for September are about 'Fear of Blood Cancer Recurrence'. One of the greatest concerns for people living with blood cancer is the worry of blood cancer returning or […]