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Each year, almost 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with leukaemia. Leukaemia Care is dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by blood cancer receives the information, advice and support they need. A blood cancer diagnosis can have a huge impact on someone emotionally, as well as physically. We understand that feelings of shock, anger and loneliness are all common at the time of diagnosis, and during treatment and recovery. Having someone to talk to, as well as the right information available, can be a huge comfort.

At the age of just 30, Kate was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) and entered rounds of gruelling treatment. Kate has kindly given her support to this Appeal and you can hear her story.

Each year, we support thousands of leukaemia patients, their loved ones and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Our services range from information provision for patients to the training of healthcare professionals to spot the signs of leukaemia.

The Leukaemia Care help line is manned by haematology nurses and Leukaemia Care staff to provide comfort, advice and support at the end of the telephone and over instant messaging services. Last year, over 1,000 people affected by leukaemia rang to speak to one of our nurses.