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). 

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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.

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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:

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Alex Drewry

Nottingham University Hospitals

Caroline Kerr Caroline Kerr

Caroline Kerr

Belfast Trust

Joy Lewis Joy Lewis

Joy Lewis

St. Vincent’s University Hospital

Karen Maloney Karen Maloney

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:

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Alisdair

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Jane

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Josh

Patient group involvement

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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.

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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.

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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.

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