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Our calendar is looking mighty exciting for the coming year. A few highlights and dates for your diaries are:

18 May 2024

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Patient Stories

Bryan

Diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome

“That was when it started to take off, full steam ahead.”

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Nic

Diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma

“The support LBC gives to people is incredible… It helps people who are going through the journey to not feel so alone.”

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Marion

Diagnosed with follicular lymphoma

“I said to the haematologist, ‘OK, can we start this afternoon?’ and she smiled and said, ‘Er, no, not this afternoon but we won’t be slow about this.’"

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Li’e

Diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma

"We had a fair idea of what it could be... we were just hoping it wasn't."

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Robert

Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia

“All I want to do is be a dad. But I’m in here for four or five weeks at a time.”

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News

The latest news and publications from Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

Thursday 6 June, 2024

‘13 Medicines’ policy – seeking reassurance from Government that commitments to blood cancer patients will not be forgotten

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Thursday 30 May, 2024

A Significant Setback for Cancer Patients: Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand’s Response to the Budget

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Tuesday 30 April, 2024

Innovation through research

"That’s what I love about this project – I can see the direct impact it’s going to have on people."

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