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Issue 136 | Winter 2026

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Lymphoma Action is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma, the most common blood cancer in the UK, and the most common cancer in young people aged 15 to 24. We’ve been providing trusted information and support since 1986, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma. Our work drives improvements in diagnosis, treatment and care. We’re here for you, every step of the way.

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Editor: Anne Hook

Cover: Batoul, who shares her story on page 10.

3 Welcome

A letter from Ropinder

4 Latest news

Recent developments

5 Medical opinion

40 years of lymphoma

6 Your BCAM 2026

Thank you for your support

7 Medical update

Seasonal vaccines

8 Fundraising

Christmas cards and Gift Aid

9 Treatments update

New treatments

10 Personal story

Batoul's DLBCL story

11 Your chance to win!

Enter the 40th anniversary raffle

12 Medical update

Biobank

13 Personal story

Ben's follicular story

14 Lifestyle

Health-related laws and rules

15 Personal story

Clive shares his story

16 Lifestyle

Oral health

17 Services

New self-management tools

17 Fundraising

Christmas appeal

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