𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — 𝟭𝟱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: "Honest Talk" — open up about feelings, needs and emotional care.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 — Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system (lymph nodes, spleen, thymus and bone marrow). There are two main types, Hodgkin and non‑Hodgkin (non‑Hodgkin is more common in India). Typical signs include painless swollen lymph nodes (neck, armpit, groin), unexplained fever or recurrent fevers, night sweats, persistent fatigue, unintentional weight loss, itching, and breathlessness or cough; these symptoms can mimic common infections, so persistent or unexplained signs should prompt medical evaluation because early detection improves treatment options and outcomes.

𝟯-𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
1. Talk honestly with your doctor and family about symptoms and fears.
2. Get evaluated for persistent symptoms — don’t ignore painless lumps or unexplained fevers.
3. Share reliable info and support patient groups.

#WorldLymphomaAwarenessDay #HonestTalk #LymphomaAwareness #KnowYourNodes #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #LymphomaSupport #BloodCancerAwareness #WeCantWait #HealthEducation #PatientSupport #SCABPharmacy

September is #LymphomaAwareness Month.
Join us for the Blood Cancers OncTalk® event—a free, interactive program offering expert-led education & support for those impacted by blood cancers.

🔗 Register: https://give.cancergrace.org/event/2025-blood-cancers-onctalk/e715673

#BloodCancer #CancerEducation #LymphomaAwareness

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — a chance to learn more and act early. Blood cancers — leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma — begin in the bone marrow or lymphatic system and often present with common symptoms: persistent unexplained fatigue, recurrent infections, easy bruising or bleeding, painless swollen lymph nodes in the neck/armpit/groin, bone or joint pain, heavy night sweats, unexplained weight loss, and shortness of breath from anaemia. Risk factors include increasing age, family history, prior high-dose radiation or chemical exposure (for example benzene), weakened immunity and certain genetic conditions (eg. Down syndrome). If you notice one or more of these symptoms for several weeks, get a clinical exam and a full blood count (CBC); early referral to a haematologist and prompt diagnostic tests (blood smear, bone marrow biopsy, imaging, immunophenotyping) can dramatically improve treatment options and survival.

You can help by sharing accurate information, supporting patient groups and donating blood or registering as a stem-cell/bone-marrow donor if eligible. Treatment advances — targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and bone marrow transplants — have improved survival rates for many blood cancers, but access and early diagnosis remain critical, especially in regions with limited resources. Use this month to check symptoms, encourage screening, attend awareness events, and support research and care in your community.

#SCABPharmacy #BloodCancerAwareness #FightBloodCancer #LeukaemiaAwareness #LymphomaAwareness #MyelomaAwareness #KnowTheSigns #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #DonateBloodSaveLives #StemCellDonor #BoneMarrowDonation #CancerSupport #Haematology #CancerAwareness

Just about to set off on my first sponsored railway walk along the Great Northern Greenway for #LymphomaAwareness month. Hoping to dodge the predicted thunderstorms.

https://railwaywalks.timholyoake.uk/

#Lymphoma #LymphomaAction #TeamLymphoma