BLOOD (HAEMATOLOGY) CANCER

INFORMATION ON BLOOD (HAEMATOLOGY)
CANCER

BLOOD (HAEMATOLOGY) CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS

BLOOD (HAEMATOLOGY) CANCER LIFE STORIES

Information on Blood (Haematology) Cancer

Blood cancer is a term that’s used to describe many different types of cancer that can affect your blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system. It happens when something goes wrong with the development of your blood cells.

You can find out more about blood cancer
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Blood Cancer Charities

Lymphoma Action

Lymphoma Action

With your help we can make sure that everyone affected by lymphoma receives the best possible information and support, treatment and care Telephone: 0808 808 5555 Website: https://lymphoma-action.org.uk Address: Lymphoma Action, 3 Cromwell Court, New...

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CML Support

CML Support

CML support – one of the largest online patient support communities for Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. Run by patients for patients, their families and supporters. Like all successful patient groups, The CML Support Group works alongside healthcare professionals to help...

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CLL Support Association

CLL Support Association

We are a patient led UK charity, our mission is to support and empower Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) patients, their families and their carers through education and access to reliable, relevant and current information. Telephone: 0800 977 4396...

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Myeloma UK

Myeloma UK

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with myeloma. We are helping myeloma patients live longer and with a better quality of life. Telephone: 0800 980 3332Website: https://www.myeloma.org.uk/Address:Myeloma UK22 Logie MillBeaverbank...

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Leukaemia Care

Leukaemia Care

Leukaemia CARE is a national blood cancer support charity. We are dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by blood cancer receives the right information, advice and support. Telephone: 0808 8010444 Website: http://www.leukaemiacare.org.uk/ Address: One Birch Court...

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Blood Cancer UK

Blood Cancer UK

We stop people dying from blood cancer, we make patients’ lives better, and we look for ways to stop blood cancer happening in the first place. Telephone: 0808 2080 888 Website: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/ Address: Bloodwise 39-40 Eagle Street London WC1R 4TH

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Other useful Blood Cancer resources

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Find a support group for Blood (Haematology) Cancer

Barnsley Haematology Support Group

Emmanuel Church, Huddersfield Road Barnsley, S75 1DT
Telephone: 01226 434912

A group to support you as you go through your blood cancer journey and beyond, with different themes and information including travel, nutrition, managing symptoms/side effects, wellness and other available support.

Meetings:  4:30 to 6:30pm every two months

Contact the team for dates via the details above.

Doncaster Haematology Support Group

Chatsfield Suite, Doncaster Royal Infirmary Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN2 5LT
Tel: Rachel Cloke Lead CNS – 01302 642883
This group meet on the last Wednesday of the month in the Chatsfield Suite, Doncaster Royal Infirmary from 6.30 -7.30pm

Grimsby Myeloma Support Group

Room 3 Scartho Village Community Centre, 26 Waltham Road, Scartho Scartho, Grimsby, DN33 2LX
Telephone: 07837 063 484 or 01673 828 271

Grimsby Myeloma group  is an informal group of patients and family members who get together once a month to socialise, exchange experiences and learn more about living with myeloma.

They usually meet the second Wednesday of each month from 5pm 
Please contact the group organiser if you are planning to attend.

Leeds Haematology Support Group at Home

The Leeds Haematology Support Group is for anyone who has been affected by a blood cancer diagnosis.

This group is run by Leukaemia Care.  

2024 meeting dates are: –
Tuesday 14 May
Wednesday 18 September
Tuesday 3 December

Contact Information

Email: support@leukaemiacare.org.uk
Tel: 08088 010 444

Lymphoma Action Online Support Meetings

Telephone: 0808 808 5555 (freephone) or Karen 07710 393891
Our online support meetings provide a safe, confidential place where people affected by lymphoma can share their experience, express their thoughts and feelings, gain insight from connecting with others, and get support and information.
Our range of specialised and general support meetings for people affected by different types or experiences of lymphoma all take place monthly via Zoom.  If you’re aged 18 or over, resident in the UK and affected by lymphoma, you’re welcome to register. Please look at the eligibility criteria for the different meetings and then choose one meeting to join.
We also have a closed Facebook group.

North Yorkshire Haematology Support Group

Golden Lion Hotel, 114 High Street Northallerton, DL7 8PP
Tel: 01609 760191
This group meet on the third Wednesday of the month from 6.30pm in the Front Lounge (Cocktail Lounge), Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton, DL7 8PP.

There is ample free parking. Visitors just need to pay for their own drink.

Scarborough Myeloma

Tel: Jo Martin 07817 772 247

This group stays in touch via WhatsApp and meet up every few months at different locations for a cuppa and a chat.

Times and dates vary, so please contact the organiser for more information.

Sheffield Haematology Support Group

Weston Park Cancer Information Support Centre Sheffield, S10 2TX

Currently meeting online.

Tel: Leukaemia Care 08088 010 444

Email: support@leukaemiacare.org.uk

 Website: http://www.leukemiacare.org.uk

 

York Haematology Support Group

Huntington and District Working Mens Club, 1 North Moor Road Huntington YO32 9QS
Tel: 01904 330705
The group is for patients with all blood cancers and for family members, carers and friends.  They generally meet the first Thursday of the month at Huntington WMC at 7pm but check with Carol for further details.

Blood (Haematology) Cancer Life Stories

Rian’s Story – Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Rian’s Story – Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Rian Harvey may only be 22-years-old but he is wise beyond his years. Positive, upbeat, inspirational…a young man on a mission to talk to as many people as possible about cancer and tackle a few myths in the process. That’s why he made a perfect guest for You...

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Steve’s story – Gamers Beat Cancer

Steve’s story – Gamers Beat Cancer

“Let’s Have More Game On, Than Game Over” Being diagnosed with cancer is a lonely time. Receiving hospital treatment – often in isolation – leaves the patient disorientated and removed from contact with normal life. In March 2019, Steve Bracewell’s life was changed...

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Jayne’s story – Lymphoma

Jayne’s story – Lymphoma

I am Jayne, I am 61 years old and live just outside Bradford in the village of Wilsden. I am a Keighley girl (If I can still be classed as a girl at my age?) and am a single parent to two girls, Lisa 40, who is married and lives in Keighley, with her husband Andrew...

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