Lymphoma Coalition

🔦 Spotlight on Health Literacy 🔦 Health literacy is crucial for empowering patients to take control of their health. Clear communication and accessible information help patients make informed decisions, leading to better health outcomes. However, only 18% of patients reported feeling very well informed about their healthcare processes, according to the Global Health Literacy Report Card. This highlights the need for health-literate systems that prioritise patient understanding and engagement. ✅ Check out the Global Health Literacy Report Card that Lymphoma Coalition published this year to learn more about these insights: https://lnkd.in/ePXjn-9x #HealthLiteracy #PatientAdvocacy #LymphomaCoalition #HealthLiteracyMonth #lymsm

🌍 October is Health Literacy Awareness Month! 🌍 An important time to focus on understanding and improving health literacy globally. Health literacy plays a crucial role in ensuring individuals have access to reliable information that empowers informed health decisions and supports better patient outcomes. Lymphoma Coalition's 2024 Global Health Literacy Report highlights the impact of health literacy on patients with lymphoma, showing how effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients can directly influence patient experience, satisfaction, and care outcomes. The report explores both individual and organisational dimensions of health literacy, offering insights into the challenges faced by those with low health literacy and the solutions that can bridge these gaps. 📊 Explore the insights from the report: https://lnkd.in/ePXjn-9x Raising health literacy is essential to ensure all patients have access to the information and support needed for effective healthcare. #HealthLiteracy #PatientAdvocacy #LymphomaCoalition #HealthLiteracyMonth #lymsm

Another great connection at the UICC World Cancer Congress 🌍    Marjorie Morrison, Director of Policy & Advocacy at Lymphoma Coalition, connected with Professor Joanne Reid from Queens University Belfast, who is also a Global Nurse Consultant in palliative care research and policy with the International Council of Nurses. 🩺    Professor Reid shared details of an innovative project focused on Latin America, specifically Colombia, where a new tool for palliative care assessment is being developed. Currently in the co-design stage of an e-module, the project’s emphasis on health literacy and its impact on the Colombian population is truly remarkable. 🧑⚕️📚    Check out this brief video clip for more on the project 🎥    #UICC #HealthLiteracy #LymphomaAwareness #WorldCancerCongress #lymsm 

More news from the UICC World Cancer Congress!     Marjorie Morrison, Director of Policy & Advocacy at Lymphoma Coalition, had the opportunity to connect with Sandra Krueckl, Executive Vice-President, Mission, Information and Support Services at the Canadian Cancer Society 🇨🇦.    The discussion centred on an important recent analysis of rural and remote populations in British Columbia, focusing on the significant travel needs for blood cancer patients. This analysis highlighted the heavy financial burden patients face, especially when travelling for stem cell transplants. With provincial support, efforts are underway to reduce these challenges, helping ease both financial strain and stress for patients 💸🚗.    Check out this short video for more insights 🎥    #UICC #HealthLiteracy #LymphomaAwareness #WorldCancerCongress #lymsm   

🎙️ We're excited to share that LC’s CEO, Lorna Warwick, was featured in the latest episode of VJHemOnc's Blood Cancer Awareness Month special series, "A focus on the psychosocial impacts of living with blood cancer." In this episode, Lorna discusses the psychosocial impacts of living with blood cancer and shares insights from the Global Patient Survey. Tune in to learn more about the psychosocial challenges patients face and how we're working to address them. https://lnkd.in/eqDEHKAa #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth #PsychosocialSupport #lymsm

Lymphoma Coalition at UICC World Cancer Congress 2024   Marjorie Morrison, Director of Policy & Advocacy at Lymphoma Coalition, is at the UICC World Cancer Congress in Geneva. 📢 She presented on expanding health literacy to improve care for patients with lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. 🩺✨    The session, “Optimising cancer care through patient engagement”, was chaired by Anil D’Cruz from Apollo Hospitals (India). The presentation is also featured in the 2024 Abstracts eLibrary. 📚    Learn more about how health literacy impacts patient care by checking out the LC Global Health Literacy Report Card - https://lnkd.in/ePXjn-9x 💬📊    #UICC #HealthLiteracy #LymphomaAwareness #WorldCancerCongress #lymsm

🌍📊 Kathryn Perry, Head of Communications & Information at Lymphoma Coalition, presented the poster “Impact of Age on Health Literacy and Shared Decision Making – An Analysis of Lymphoma Coalition's Global Patient Survey,” during the 2nd Global Health Literacy Summit (GHLS) in Rotterdam, Netherlands. LC is proud to contribute to these important conversations and advance our understanding of patient experiences worldwide. To learn more about the Summit visit: https://lnkd.in/dtj9fRDY #HealthLiteracy #PatientAdvocacy #LymphomaAwareness #lymsm

A special thank you to Lorna Warwick, CEO of the Lymphoma Coalition, for joining the Kite team during Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Lorna highlighted the Lymphoma Coalition’s important work improving the lives of people with lymphoma around the world and emphasized the need for ongoing education and support. #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

Peter Kapitein, Patient Advocate and Founder of Inspire2Live, shares his transformative journey from diagnosis to advocacy. After his own diagnosis, Peter was inspired to establish Inspire2Live, a global organisation dedicated to supporting and connecting patients, researchers, and clinicians in the fight against cancer.. Watch as he discusses how his personal experience has shaped his mission to enhance patient support and empowerment. #WLAD2024 #HonestTalk #lymsm

Lymphoma Coalition’s Natacha Bolaños recently caught up with Dr. Maria Gomes da Silva at #ESMO to discuss the significance of World Lymphoma Awareness Day. As Professor of Hematology at NOVA University and Director of the Clinical Hematology Service at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology in Lisbon, Dr. Gomes da Silva collaborates closely with LC Member organisation APCL (Associação Portuguesa Contra a Leucemia) to drive advancements in lymphoma research and care in Portugal. Continue watching for her insights on the future of lymphoma treatment and the importance of patient support. #WLAD2024 #HonestTalk #lymsm