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Saturday 08 Sep 2018

Blood Cancer Patient Forum

The Blood Cancer Patient Forum is a one-day event for blood cancer patients and their families to hear from speakers on a wide range of topics.

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

Saturday 08 Sep 2018

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Sunday 16 Sep 2018

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Saturday 13 Oct 2018

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Sunday 03 Nov 2019

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Patient Stories

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Paul

Diagnosed with large diffuse B cell lymphoma

In 2007, Paul Left visited his GP about a small lump under his chin. Paul didn’t see or feel any other signs that he was unwell, so he was shocked when he was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma.

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Fiona

Diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia

True to her ‘Type A’ personality, when Fiona Beck was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia, she chose to deal with it as another job to do.

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Tae

Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia

In 2015, Whakataerangi (Tae) Mason thought she was a little run down, but the cows on her dairy farm knew something was very wrong with her.

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Ian

Diagnosed with mulitple myeloma

As a scientist, Ian Laban is familiar with the processes involved in laboratory testing, but in early 2016 he had no idea that he would soon be the one supplying samples for evaluation.

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Sonja

Diagnosed with Non Hodgkin follicular lymphoma

In 2009, Sonja White found herself dealing with enlarged lymph nodes all over her body. After months of GP visits, she finally went to see a specialist who took a bone marrow biopsy.

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News

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

Wednesday 15 August, 2018

Step Up Sky Tower Challenge teams reached new heights!

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Thursday 24 May, 2018

Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge raises $1.25 million

Firefighters taking part in the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge raised more than $1.25 million for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.

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Thursday 12 April, 2018

LBC announces new CEO

Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Fergusson as CEO.

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