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grateful for the support of LIBRA, LCIF and Lions for this project.
“Giving patients some additional time out of the inpatient hospital ward will allow them a greater sense of independence, to be able to spend more time with family and reduce some of the isolation many people feel in the ward environment.
“The equipment requested as part of the grant application consists of the practical requirements for the functioning of the unit. The equipment is vital for the set-up and daily functioning of the unit and hence will greatly advance
patient care.”
LIBRA Chairman Andrew Lodge added: “We are most grateful to LCIF
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October/November 2016
WHAT IS LEUKEMIA?
Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Most blood cells form in the bone marrow. In leukemia, cancerous blood cells form and crowd out the healthy blood cells in the bone marrow.
The type of leukemia depends on the type of blood cell that has become cancerous. For example, acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a cancer of the lymphoblasts (white blood cells that fight infection). White blood cells are the most common type of blood cell to become cancer, but red blood cells (cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body) and platelets (cells that clot the blood) may also become cancerous.
Leukemia occurs most often in adults older than 55 years, and it is the most common cancer in children younger than 15 years.
Leukemia is either acute or chronic. Acute leukemia is a fast-growing cancer that usually gets worse quickly. Chronic leukemia is a slower- growing cancer that gets worse slowly over time. The treatment and prognosis for leukemia depend on the type of blood cell affected and whether the leukemia is acute or chronic. Chemotherapy is often used to treat leukemia.
If you would like to donate to the appeal online, please visit:
www.libralionscharity.org
for providing the match funding for the new unit which will improve the patient experience at King’s. I would also like to thank Lions Clubs and members for their ongoing support as it has enabled us to raise the additional funds required to make this exciting project a reality.”
LCIF provides grant funding to assist Lions districts in developing and implementing many large-scale humanitarian projects. LIBRA is a major Lions appeal, established by
Lions Clubs in the South East of England in 1976. They are the only charity that solely raises funds for the Haematology Department at King’s College Hospital.
If you would like to donate to the appeal online, please visit: www.libralionscharity.org
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