A close friend of mine is currently supporting his dad after he has been diagnosed with Myelofibrosis, a type of blood cancer. 

Blood cancer affects blood cells. Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma are some of the most common types of blood cancer, and the chances are that all of us will know someone that has been affected by one of these at some time in their lives. 

Blood cancer is caused by changes (mutations) in the DNA within blood cells. This causes the blood cells to start behaving abnormally. In almost all cases, these changes are linked to things we can’t control. They happen during a person’s lifetime, so they are not genetic faults we can pass on.

Some types of blood cancer affect children. Symptoms and treatment can be different between children and adults.

Over 40,000 people are diagnosed with a blood cancer each year in the UK, and over 250,000 people are currently living with blood cancer.

Any donations to this fantastic charity will be very much appreciated and will hopefully make a difference in the fight to find a cure for blood cancer.

Blood Cancer UK is a community dedicated to beating blood cancer. They do this by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, they have invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. Right now, the community is funding 360 researchers and staff across the UK who are searching for the next breakthrough. The day we will beat blood cancer is now in sight and the researchers are determined to finish the job.