Blood Cancer Awareness Month
“ Blood Cancer Awareness Month is held every September to raise the profile of blood cancer, which doesn’t get the attention of other cancers. Every year, our blood cancer community comes together to raise awareness.” ( Blood cancer UK).
“Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK and the third biggest cancer killer. Yet it remains a hidden cancer.” ( Blood cancer UK).
According to Blood cancer UK 78% of people with blood cancer describe blood cancer as a hidden cancer. 31% of people with blood cancer have to visit their GP three or more times before being diagnosed. 76% of people with blood cancer say they were not told their condition was a type of blood cancer when they were diagnosed. 58% of people with blood cancer are not aware of any support available to them when diagnosed. 47% of people with blood cancer do not feel part of a community, despite 70% of these people saying it is important to them.
Raise awareness of blood cancer by talking about it. If you are affected by blood cancer, and feel able, talk about it to friends and family. Spread the message about blood cancer. You can subscribe to Blood cancer UK newsletter.
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