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SAVE THE DATE World CLL Day 1st September 2021 t.co/t8kkGJp0mX![]()
Materials to aid with preparation will soon be available on the dedicated campaign website in meantime spread the word & CLL patients please share your voices in the build up #WCLLD21 #immunitycommunity![]()
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SAVE THE DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER IS WORLD CLL DAY! - CLL Advocates Network
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On 1st of September the CLL community is launching World CLL Day to give those affected by a diagnosis of CLL a much needed voice, raise awareness and improve understanding of the challenges involved in living with CLL. This is an opportunity to come together and raise awareness about the vulnerabil... We are watching very closely how our friends in the UK are managing the issue of reduced vaccine efficacy in blood cancer patients.![]()
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Blood Cancer UK | Covid vaccine efficacy and blood cancer
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How covid vaccine efficacy (effectiveness) is being measured in people with blood cancer Recognition of the challenges facing medically vulnerable as our neighbours in the UK open up.![]()
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Creator of Oxford vaccine Sarah Gilbert warns vulnerable will have to shield as cases rise
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The Government has not yet issued updated advice to those who are classed as clinically extremely vulnerable We have a similar issue in Ireland too. We need clear messaging on how to stay safe and further protections and treatments for our community.![]()
bloodcancer.org.uk/news/80-of-people-with-blood-cancer-have-not-been-told-vaccines-may-not-work-f...
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Blood Cancer UK - Together we can beat blood cancer Some important information from the HSE about the second dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine which applies to many in our community.![]()
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We are very excited to be hosting our first joint webinar in conjunction CLL Support tomorrow at 6.30 pm (see link to join below) Due to some scheduling issues there has been a change in our line up, our speakers will now be Dr Brian Koffman and Professor Talha Munir MBBS, a consultant hematologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK. Dr Munir has clinical and research interests in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), particularly in the assessment of the mechanisms of action of novel targeted therapies for CLL.![]()
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We will start promptly at 6:30 pm, and you can join us from 6:15 pm. The Webinar will close by 8:00 pm, allowing time for questions with the panellists.![]()
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Please click this URL to join: us02web.zoom.us/j/88024048775![]()
Passcode: 270439
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer... We have had lots of interest in our upcoming Webinar in conjunction with CLL Support here is some information on one of speakers Dr Brian Koffman![]()
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Dr Koffman is extremely well known internationally as a passionate advocate for CLL patients and has spoken at numerous conferences around the world. He is a doctor turned CLL patient and has himself received several treatments, including CAR-T. The opportunity to hear this knowledgeable and highly influential speaker is one certainly not to be missed!
CLL Ireland are delighted to announce a live webinar in collaboration with CLL Support featuring Professor Patrick Thornton and Dr. Brian Koffman. This joint venture allows us to reach the whole of Ireland, UK & International Community. If you would like to submit a question for inclusion in the Webinar please email same to info@clli.ie
This will be of interest to our members its on at 2pm today from our good friends at CLL Support UKThe next in our series of regular webinars will take place on Thursday 20th May at 2.00pm London, BST (10.00am EST) with a focus on ‘Autoimmune complications of CLL’.![]()
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We know that CLL and SLL patients have compromised immune systems. However, a complication can arise when antibodies or lymphocytes are produced against substances naturally present in the body. Dr Helen Marr will be examining this topic which is of great relevance for CLL patients.![]()
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Dr Marr is a Consultant Haematologist at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle on Tyne and has contributed to numerous papers on blood cancer. She worked as a haematology registrar in Christchurch Public Hospital in New Zealand before returning to complete her haematology specialist registrar training in Newcastle. She was awarded a PhD in 2015 from Newcastle University for her thesis, ‘Regulation of CD38 by IRF4 in CLL’. She was appointed to her Consultant post in 2017 and has a special interest in CLL and lymphoma.![]()
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Please register by emailing webinar@cllsupport.org.uk.![]()
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You will be able to ask questions when you register or live on the day.![]()
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The access code and password will be emailed to you after you register, usually within 24-48 hours. If you do not see the link please check your junk/spam mailbox, if the link is not there please email coordinator@cllsupport.org.uk.![]()
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We look forward to welcoming you!
Frontline CLL Treatment: What's the Right Approach?
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The treatment paradigm for chronic lymphocytic leukemia has expanded beyond continuous treatment with BTK inhibitors with the addition of the time-limited regimen of venetoclax plus obinutuzumab.
Uncovering the Value of Real-World Data for Blood Cancer
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