Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Blood Cancer Awareness Month takes place in September.
There are different types of blood cancer including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Find out where you can get information and support if you or someone you know is affected by blood cancer.
You can also find out how to help us support people living with cancer by donating, fundraising, volunteering or campaigning with us.
About blood cancer
You can find information about the different types of blood cancer, and how blood and blood cells work on our blood cancer information page.
We have information about symptoms, diagnosis, tests and treatments for different types of blood cancer.
The most common types are leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
There are 2 main types of lymphoma Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the 6th most common cancer in the UK.
There are also other blood cancers called myelodysplasia (MDS) myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
Blood Cancer - Signs and symptoms
Visit the Online Community to read a blog all about blood and blood cancer.
Hear from people affected by blood cancer
Meet Priti
In the video below, Priti describes her experience of being diagnosed with leukaemia.
Related resources
Support for people affected by blood cancer
Accessing Macmillan services
- Call the Macmillan Support Line for free on 0800 808 0000, open 7 days a week 8am to 8pm. Or email the Macmillan Support Line.
- We have information in other languages and formats.
- Apply for a Macmillan Grant. These are small, one-off means-tested payments to help with the extra costs that living with cancer can bring.
- Use our get support guide by answering some quick questions to get information tailored to you or your loved one's situation.
- Find out more about the different ways Macmillan can help.
Cancer and cost of living advice
- Read our information about cost of living and the help that is available.
- Call 0800 808 0000 for free and talk to our financial guides for help Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
- Or speak to welfare rights advisers for advice about benefits Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm.
Online Community
- The Online Community is a place to chat to others who know what you or your loved one are going through.
- You'll find dedicated online forums for different types of blood cancer as well as different cancer experiences and friends and family.
- Read blogs from community members and nurses or ask an expert your questions.
Further Support
- We can help you find support in your local area, so you can speak to people who understand what you or your loved are going through.
- Other charities such as Blood Cancer UK and Lymphoma Action have more information.
- If you are supporting someone affected by blood cancer we have information to help you.
