Dear Editor
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Lymphoma Action is inviting everyone to join the conversation to raise awareness about lymphoma, the UK’s most common type of blood cancer.
There are lots of ways that people can get involved in our Let’s talk lymphoma campaign.
As well as raising awareness about lymphoma with family, friends and colleagues, we want to get information into GP surgeries, pharmacies, schools, colleges and universities so as many people as possible know about lymphoma -what it is, the symptoms to look out for and where to find help. And of course, by raising funds, or making a donation to support our work you can help us reach more people across the UK who need us.
We are also encouraging people to share their experiences on World Lymphoma Awareness Day on Monday 15 September.
According to the Lymphoma Coalition’s 2024 Global Patient Survey, 67% of people living with lymphoma report emotional effects like anxiety, depression and fear of the cancer coming back or getting worse.
Yet many aren’t talking to their healthcare teams or seeking support.
We hope that by opening the conversation around lymphoma, we can encourage those affected to address the emotional impact of a diagnosis and connect them to specialists and resources that can help, whether they are being treated for lymphoma themselves or are supporting a loved one.
Every 26 minutes one of us is diagnosed with lymphoma.
Join our mission this September and talk lymphoma, so no one has to face it alone. For further details, please visit: www.lymphoma-action.org.uk/BCAM
Best wishes
Lymphoma Action
