Tag: Lymphoma Action

Edinburgh woman to run the London Marathon following treatment for blood cancer 

A woman from Edinburgh, living in London, is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Lymphoma Action following successful treatment for lymphoma.

Catherine Staines was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, in 2023. After receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Catherine is now in remission and will be running the iconic marathon route on Sunday 26 April to support the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma.

Catherine’s fundraising page can be found at:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/catherine-staines-1 

“I had never even heard of Hodgkin lymphoma before my diagnosis,” says Catherine, 26. “It was a Lymphoma Action information pack, handed to me by a nurse in hospital, that helped me understand what was happening and what lay ahead in terms of treatment.

“Lymphoma Action gave my family and I clarity and support at a time of fear and confusion. Their resources made me feel informed, less alone and better prepared for what was to come. Now I am in remission, I want to give back to a Charity that supported me through what was a very challenging time.

“Training for a marathon is a real challenge, but raising funds for this important cause keeps me motivated” she adds. “When I was going through treatment, all I wanted was to be active again. I missed that part of life: moving, training and feeling strong. Now I can look forward to crossing the finish line and celebrate feeling healthy and capable again after everything I’ve been through.”

“We are so grateful to Catherine for her support, and we can’t wait to cheer her on from the sidelines on race day!” says Laura Thompson, Challenge Events Fundraiser at Lymphoma Action.

“Every year, more than 18,000 people in the UK are told they have lymphoma, making it the most common type of blood cancer. With this year marking our 40th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to transform the experience of people affected by lymphoma.

“Thanks to the support of amazing people like Catherine, we can make sure that people can navigate a lymphoma diagnosis with the information, support and community they need so that no one faces lymphoma alone.”

For further information about lymphoma, and the work of Lymphoma Action please visit www.lymphoma-action.org.uk

Letters: Join Lymphoma Action at our National Conference

Dear Editor

Lymphoma Action are delighted to announce the return of our National Conference, taking place on Friday 8 May in York. Anyone affected by lymphoma is welcome to attend, whether they have received a diagnosis themselves or are supporting a loved one.

Readers might be interested in this unique opportunity to hear from lymphoma experts, meet others affected by the condition, ask questions and share experiences.

We will be joined by medical professionals who will talk about why lymphoma causes symptoms and the side effects of treatment, and our dedicated wellbeing sessions will offer practical tips for day-to-day living. Attendees will also hear the personal story of someone with a lived experience of lymphoma.

There will be plenty of time to connect with others affected by lymphoma throughout the day, and to find out more about the services and support Lymphoma Action has available as the UK’s leading charity dedicated to this type of blood cancer.

Our National Conference will be held on Friday 8 May at The Milner York Hotel in York. Tickets cost £30 per person (including lunch and refreshments) and prior booking is essential.

For further information, or to book your place, please visit: 

https://lymphoma-action.org.uk/conference  

Yours sincerely

Amanda Harris

Lymphoma Action

Letter: Kickstart 2026 with a challenge to support people affected by lymphoma

Lymphoma Action are inviting everyone to grab their trainers and join Team Lymphoma for a fundraising challenge in 2026.

Whether you want to step up to the start line for the first time, or you’re a seasoned challenge-champion, your support will make a difference to people affected by lymphoma, the most common type of blood cancer.

We have a challenge for everyone this year, from our Bridges of London walk to Tough Mudders, and from three peak treks to fun runs.

Every walk, run, swim or cycle will help us continue to offer people affected by lymphoma expert information, dedicated support and a community that understands. You’ll also be helping us celebrate our 40th anniversary so we would love as many people to get involved as possible!

Please visit www.lymphoma-action.org.uk/Challenges for further details on how you can join Team Lymphoma for a challenge in 2026 to raise funds and awareness.

Together, we can make sure no one faces lymphoma alone.

Yours sincerely

Amanda Harris

Lymphoma Action

Letters: Let’s talk lymphoma

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

Letter: Support Lymphoma Action this festive season

Dear Editor

Every 26 minutes a friend or loved one is diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. This Christmas we are asking people to make a difference by supporting our work to make sure no one has to face lymphoma alone.

We are the only charity in the UK dedicated to lymphoma and your support will help us make sure that people affected by the condition can access the information and support they need to help them through their lymphoma diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

There are many ways that you can show your support this festive season – from ordering charity gifts in Lymphoma Action’s Christmas shop, to holding a festive fashion day, making a donation or buying a beautiful Forever Flower as a special gift or way to remember a loved one.

We rely on the generosity of people like you to help us be there for people affected by lymphoma. Any gift you give will make a big difference to people affected by the UK’s fifth most common cancer – not only this Christmas, but all year round.

Please visit www.lymphoma-action.org.uk/christmas for further details on how you can support the work of Lymphoma Action this festive season.

Letters: Let’s talk lymphoma this September

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Lymphoma Action is inviting everyone to join the conversation to raise awareness about the UK’s most common type of blood cancer – lymphoma.

There are lots of ways that people can get involved in our Let’s talk lymphoma campaign, including: sharing our information resources with friends, family and colleagues to start the conversation around lymphoma and the symptoms of the condition; taking a Lymphoma Action resource pack to your GP surgery or pharmacy so they can display our materials; or raising funds to support our work.

We are also encouraging people to use the power of social media to raise awareness and send messages of support around the globe on World Lymphoma Awareness Day on Sunday 15 September.

We are asking people to share their experiences on social media to help us reach as many people as possible, not only to raise awareness about the symptoms of lymphoma, but to let them know about the support that is available for people affected by the condition.

Living with lymphoma can be hard and we know that many people experience emotional challenges as a result of a diagnosis, whether they are being treated for lymphoma themselves or are supporting a loved one. Sharing how you’re feeling is important, which is why we are also encouraging people to talk about their experiences, to help them address the emotional impact of a lymphoma diagnosis and connect them to specialists and resources that can help.

Every 26 minutes a friend or loved one is diagnosed with lymphoma. Help us shine a light on the UK’s fifth most common cancer so we can support even more people affected by the condition.

For further details, please visit: www.lymphoma-action.org.uk/BCAM 

Your sincerely

Lymphoma Action