For anyone living with a blood cancer, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T) is a lifeline. Leukaemia and lymphoma patients who have exhausted all other treatment options are given another chance at life. Their own immune system T-cells are genetically engineered to recognise cancer cells and destroy them. It is expected that the demand for … Continued
Myeloma is currently known as a terminal blood cancer. There is no cure, however there are many new treatments on the horizon which show great promise. Clinical trials are the gateway to accessing these new treatments, but not all myeloma patients are created equal when it comes to clinical trial eligibility. Geoff Nyssen wants to … Continued
On Thursday 12th November, Snowdome and Blood Cancer Research WA (BCRWA) held their annual Blood, Sweat and Tears of Joy educational event at the new EZONE, University of Western Australia. The event was hosted by Prof Chan Cheah who interviewed a panel of clinicians, researchers and courageous patients. The conversations uncovered the value of the … Continued
The month of September is dedicated to raising awareness for blood cancers. It is alarming that every 36 minutes another Australian will be diagnosed with a blood cancer. In fact, new data just released indicates that the incidence is increasing with a predicted 17,000 new cases in 2020. This makes all blood cancers combined the … Continued
Lauren Frazer is one of the wonderful Snowdome volunteers who is changing lives and a community. Lauren was working at the Big Group as a stylist when she met one of our Board Members, Helen Gandel. It was a meeting that was fortuitous for all involved. Snowdome, in collaboration with Maddie’s Vision, were planning their … Continued
Dave is an incredibly fit individual. Sport and staying healthy have always been a priority for him. He even represented the UK in Karate! Dave’s first indicator that something was not right with his health was when he had difficulty breathing during his usual gym workout. He ignored it for a few weeks, went on … Continued
The treatment of blood cancer has come a long way in a short period of time. It was not so long ago that precision medicine and immunotherapy were just a concept, now they are very much a reality. Not only have they changed the way we treat cancer but also how we diagnose and understand … Continued
The plight of one of Australia’s favourite actors to multiple myeloma captured the attention of many but in particular his close school friends. Tom Long was a student at Geelong Grammar, famous for its Timber Top year that seems to build a friendship bond that lasts well beyond the school years. When his school year … Continued
There was much hype and anticipation around the ‘Bloody Good Dinner’ 2019 and for good reason. We had Singapore’s hottest restaurant, Bunt Ends, with chef Dave Pynt fly out and cook for 623 guests at The Timber Yards. From the minute you entered the venue you knew you were in for a fabulous night. Smoky … Continued