Together We’ll Make The Warning Signs Of Myeloma Impossible To Ignore
This Myeloma Awareness Week, blood cancer charity Myeloma UK is urging the business community to back the Know the Warning Signs campaign and get people diagnosed before it’s too late.
Join us for a reception at the Myeloma UK HQ on Tuesday 16 June (4pm to 5.30pm) to find out how you can help raise awareness of the symptoms of myeloma and make the warning signs impossible to ignore.
Myeloma is an incurable blood cancer which affects over 2,400 people in Scotland.
But despite being the third most common type of blood cancer, myeloma is often missed or mistaken for minor conditions or ageing.
That’s because the symptoms are vague and can be hard to explain.
Too many people in pain, with broken bones, infection or fatigue, only find out they have myeloma in A&E. And 1 in 4 people wait over ten months to get the right diagnosis.
Dr Sophie Castell, Chief Executive at blood cancer charity Myeloma UK, said: “Myeloma is often diagnosed late because symptoms are dismissed, or a warning sign is ignored. Catching myeloma early is vital and the business community has a huge part to play in spreading the word about this devastating disease. You can help us to shine a light on the symptoms, share the Myeloma UK Symptom Translator and together we will make the warning signs of myeloma impossible to ignore.”
The reception will take place at 22 Logie Mill, Beaverbank Business Park, Edinburgh EH7 4HG.
To attend or for more information, please contact Kelvin Mackay Kelvin.Mackay@myeloma.org.uk by Friday 12th June.
To find out more about the Know the Warning Signs campaign or grab a copy of Myeloma UK’s Symptom Translator go to: myeloma.org.uk/warning
