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01 Nov 2023... Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder affecting haemoglobin production. Haemoglobin is a protein in the blood that carries oxygen around our bodies. Sickle cell disease is passed from parent to child in genes.

31 Jul 2022... This resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. It can help and guide individuals and families with children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with acute leukaemia. It has information on initial tests and referrals, diagnosis and treatment, ,care and recovery, and living with relapsed or refractory disease.

31 Jul 2022... Being told you have or could have chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have many questions. This resource can help to guide you, your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests and referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, transitioning from active treatment, and living with relapsed or progressive disease.

31 Jul 2022... Being told you have or could have multiple myeloma (also known as myeloma) can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have many questions.  This resource can help to guide you, your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, phases, treatment planning, treatment, care during treatment, and living with relapsed or progressive disease

31 Jul 2016... The word 'hepatitis' means inflammation of the liver. This inflammation can be caused by chemicals, drugs, drinking too much alcohol, or viruses. Hepatitis C (HCV), or 'hep C', is caused by the hepatitis C virus.

01 Sep 2021... This is important information for female blood donors aged 18-45 about why it is important to replace iron and take a short course of iron supplements after every blood donation (but not plasma).

31 Jan 2017... Hepatitis B is liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B can be a short-term illness (acute hepatitis B) or a long-term infection (chronic hepatitis B).

Glossary of hepatitis terms in various languages.

01 Sep 2019... This webpage provides general information on Hepatitis for Chinese people.

Answers to some common questions about blood transfusion include what a blood transfusion is and why you may need one, how you can reduce your risks of needing a blood transfusion, and what commonly happens if you do need one.