A little about us and our mission
‘AML Care’ is a website for people whose lives have been impacted by Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (also known as AML).
Our mission is to provide and find dedicated practical information and support for those currently living with AML, their friends, family and loved ones.
This website has been developed and funded by Astellas in conjunction with leading nurses and patient organisations in the UK and Ireland, as well as people living with AML.
Astellas, is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people through innovation. We have dedicated teams of scientists to develop medicines and we also focus on activities working alongside doctors and patients, to better understand their experiences and help share information and support.
Who do we work with?
An external panel, patient organisations and people living with AML were convened by Astellas to provide input into the content on the site, ensuring it’s scientifically accurate and as practical as possible for those affected by AML.
The panel comprised of four oncology nurses, all of which received honorariums from Astellas for their services:
Alex Drewry
Nottingham University Hospitals
Caroline Kerr
Belfast Trust
Joy Lewis
St. Vincent’s University Hospital
Karen Maloney
University Hospital Galway
People living with AML who have shared their story and insights for the benefit of others, and ensured the sites authenticity and relevance:
Alisdair
Jane
Josh
Patient group involvement
Blood Cancer UK
The UK’s specialist blood cancer charity, working to beat blood cancer by funding research and supporting those affected. Visit https://bloodcancer.org.uk/ for more information.
As well as kind permission to direct you to their material, Blood Cancer UK has helped to review the website and provided advice on content. An honorarium was provided for time to review the website.
Irish Cancer Society
The Irish Cancer Society is a community of patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and researchers. Together we are transforming the experiences and outcomes of people affected by cancer through our advocacy, support services and research. Visit our website www.cancer.ie or call our Support Line for cancer information and support, details of our services and to order free publications.
The Irish Cancer Society has provided permission to direct you to their materials.
Anthony Nolan
Anthony Nolan provides information and support for patients and their families before, during, and after a stem cell transplant. All our patients & families info is here: www.anthonynolan.org/patients-and-families
Anthony Nolan has provided permission to direct you to their materials.
Website created and funded by Astellas. Developed and reviewed in close collaboration with healthcare professionals and AML patient organisations.
Caring for someone living with AML
Caring for someone with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, or AML, can be physically and emotionally challenging. There is lots of support available, but it can be hard to know where to start. Why not begin by working through these helpful links:
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