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Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Blood Cancer Awareness Month takes place in September.

There are different types of blood cancer including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Find out where you can get information and support if you or someone you know is affected by blood cancer. 

You can also find out how to help us support people living with cancer by donating, fundraising, volunteering or campaigning with us.

Find out more about blood cancer

About blood cancer

You can find information about the different types of blood cancer, and how blood and blood cells work on our blood cancer information page.

We have information about symptoms, diagnosis, tests and treatments for different types of blood cancer.

The most common types are leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. 

There are 2 main types of lymphoma Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the 6th most common cancer in the UK.

There are also other blood cancers called myelodysplasia (MDS) myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).

 

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Blood Cancer - Signs and symptoms

Visit the Online Community to read a blog all about blood and blood cancer.

Read the blog

Hear from people affected by blood cancer

Meet Priti

 

In the video below, Priti describes her experience of being diagnosed with leukaemia.  

Stories
 12 Jun 2023
Lymphoma stories about diagnosis
Have you been diagnosed with lymphoma? Here some of Macmillan's storytellers answer questions about their symptoms and their feelings when diagnosed with lymphoma.

Related resources

Booklets
 01 Mar 2021
Understanding non-Hodgkin lymphoma
This booklet is about a type of cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It is for anyone who is having tests or is diagnosed with NHL. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.
Booklets
 01 Aug 2021
Understanding myeloma
A booklet explaining myeloma, covering the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, staging and grading, treatments and clinical trials. It also talks about emotional, practical and financial issues.
Booklets
 01 Feb 2022
Understanding chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
This booklet is about chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with CLL. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.

How you can help during Blood Cancer Awareness Month

In 2023, we estimate that 2.3m people were reached by Macmillan services. We also helped millions more through our information and support resources. Cancer is not going anywhere. And neither are we. Macmillan is needed now more than ever. 
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Campaign with us
Join our campaigns to make a positive difference. Join over 25,000 people across the UK, who are campaigning for better support for people living with cancer.
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Host a coffee morning
Do something amazing and host a Macmillan Coffee Morning on 27th September (or a day that suits you). Let's do Coffee Morning!
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Share your story
If you've been affected by cancer, we want to hear about your experience. Your story can help us achieve change. Get involved in a variety of projects and events.
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Volunteer
Make a real difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. We have volunteering roles to suit you, wherever your skills lie and however much times you can give.
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