I've put together a presentation on blood cancers in the hope of raising awareness for research.

1. The Facts About
Blood Cancers
& Research

2. Blood Cancer Facts
Blood cancer can affect blood, bone marrow and
lymph nodes. People with blood cancer have
abnormal production of blood cells, particularly
white blood cells.

3. Types Of Blood Cancers
There are 3 main forms of blood cancer;
1. Leukaemia
2. Lymphoma
3. Myeloma

4. Leukaemia Facts
• Leukaemia is the 10th most common form of cancer
• Leukaemia causes 1/3 of all cancer deaths in children under 15
• More males than females are diagnosed with leukaemia
• As leukaemia affects white blood cells, it can often affect the
immune system. Risks of infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss
and fever is considerably higher
• Leukaemia is diagnosed by examining the blood and bone marrow
• Most patients with leukaemia are treated with chemotherapy
• The prognosis of leukaemia depends on age, type of leukaemia and
how much it has spread before being diagnosed
• Radiation, smoking and family history all increase the possibility of
developing leukaemia
• There is currently no known way to prevent leukaemia

5. Lymphoma Facts
Lymphoma is classed into 2 categories;
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – this spreads through lymph nodes in a
specific order
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – this spreads through lymph nodes in
no-specific order

6. Myeloma Facts
Myeloma is rarely diagnosed in those less than 45 years old.
Those aged 67 or older are the most at risk of myeloma.
Around 4,700 people were diagnosed with myeloma in
2010 in the UK, that’s around 13 people every day.
Smoking, drinking alcohol, and being exposed to
chemicals do not appear to increase the risk of
developing myeloma.

7. Charities Fighting
Blood Cancers

8. Cancer Research UK
• Formed by the merger of The Imperial Cancer Research Fund
(established in 1902) and The Cancer Research Campaign
(established in 1923) in 2002.
• Was a key advocate of bringing about the smoking ban in the
UK in 2007. The charity is also pushing for further screening
programs for cancer in the UK.

9. Anthony Nolan
• Anthony Nolan was established in 1974 and focusses on
leukaemia and developing new kinds of treatments.
• The charity is named for Anthony Nolan, who died in 1979 of
a very rare form of blood cancer. One of their top priorities is
recruiting donors. In doing so, they started a campaign called
‘Spit To Save A Life’ in which people were encouraged to give
a sample of their saliva.

10. Leukaemia & Lymphoma
Research
• LLR is the only UK charity that is entirely devoted to funding
research into blood cancers. They invest in cancer research
throughout the UK and organise many fundraising events.
• Well-known personalities often support the charity
fundraising events, such as politician Alastair
Campbell, cricketer Ian Botham and footballer Stiliyan Petrov
who was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2012.

11. Fundraising Ideas

12. The Anthony Nolan charity for blood cancer
worked with Liverpool F.C. in which they
encouraged people to give small sample of
saliva and join the bone marrow register and
donate to help save lives.

13. StickIt2Cancer organised an event at a local
restaurant, at which 20% of the proceeds from
each dish sold when to charity’s funding
lifesaving research.

14. Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation For Cancer
Research organised a gala at London’s Battersea
Power Station with performances from indie
band The Noisettes, rock legend Bill Wyman and
the Rhythm Kings. The event raised over
£600,000.

15. Leukaemia Lymphoma Research organised a
corporate fundraising drive for young
lawyers, who compete to raise the most funds –
so far, over £7000 has been raised!

16. Pioneered Treatments
• Childhood Leukaemia
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
• New Drugs For Myeloma
• Adult Leukaemia
• DNA Theraphy For All Blood Cancers
• Chronic Leukaemia

17. In 1960 Leukaemia was incurable
Today 90% of children are cured of
Leukaemia

18. As recently as the 1990s
most myeloma patients
died within 2 years
of diagnosis.
Thanks to research and new
treatments many now live
for 5-10 years.

19. Since 2000 blood cancer has STOPPED
being the most common form of cancer death in
young people.

20. Help to beat blood cancers by sharing the research key
charities have carried out.
Donate online to charities helping those to find cures for blood
cancers
In time, together we can beat blood cancers