In August, we fondly said farewell to a fantastic colleague, Cathy Rhodes, Head of Operations and Finance who for six years was a crucial member of our Snowdome Executive. Cathy’s enthusiasm and commitment to ensure the Snowdome office and financial management operated with great efficiency is greatly appreciated and will be missed. Whether it was … Continued
Wilson Centre for Blood Cancer Genomics at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has subsidised over 6,200 genomic tests.
Ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel) approved for public funding by the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) for Australian patients with refractory or relapsed multiple myeloma who have had four prior lines of treatment
Multiple Myeloma Groundbreaking research aimed at translating novel Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies into improved treatment for multiple myeloma is the latest Australian research to be funded through the prestigious Translational Research Program (TRP). Now into its sixth year, this international collaboration between The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the Snowdome Foundation has … Continued
On 16 May, we hosted ‘Making an Impact’, a continuation of our series of educational events designed to highlight and showcase the latest in blood cancer research, technologies and next-generation treatments. In 2024, the event was focused specifically on myeloma; a type of blood cancer that has gained a lot of media attention lately, due … Continued
Gillian has always led a life filled with purpose and passion. From her early days as a school teacher to her 25-year stint in the publishing business, she has never shied away from taking on new challenges. But it was a deeply personal tragedy that truly defined her philanthropic journey and inspired her to leave … Continued
Geoff Nyssen, a devoted husband and father of two, has faced a decade-long journey with blood cancer. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2014 at the age of 40, Geoff faced an uphill journey full of uncertainty and challenges. Over the years, Geoff has undergone a myriad of treatments, each presenting its own set of challenges. … Continued
Tahli’s life took an unexpected turn in the autumn of 2020. A busy mother of two and a talented baker, she found herself facing a daunting diagnosis: stage 4 lymphoma. As she navigated her journey from diagnosis to treatment and ultimately remission, Tahli’s story became one of hope and advocacy for groundbreaking medical treatments like … Continued
We recently sat down with Snowdome Board Director, Helen Buckingham OAM, to get her thoughts on the funding of a new immunotherapy treatment for myeloma, and how clinicians and patients can have their say.