Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Lymphoma is the most common form of blood cancer, so every September we come together to raise awareness and vital funds to support our work.

Let's talk lymphoma... to make sure no one faces lymphoma alone.

We need you!

We'd love your help this September to get people talking about lymphoma. We are just finalising the materials for 2026 but register now and you will receive a pack with all you need to get started as soon as it's ready!

Get involved during our 40th anniversary year and together we can make sure no one faces lymphoma alone

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Read lymphoma stories

Every 28 minutes someone is diagnosed with lymphoma in the UK - read stories from real people affected by lymphoma to understand why this campaign matters. Thank you to all our supporters who've shared their stories.

Talking points

Did you know lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes? And that it's the most common cancer in 15 to 24 year olds? Learn the key facts about lymphoma and share them with others to help us raise awareness.

Join our abseil challenge

Take on 40 storeys and 400 feet on 19 September to celebrate 40 years of Lymphoma Action and raise vital funds and awareness. This challenge takes place at the National Lift Tower in Northampton - the tallest permanent abseil tower in the world!

What is lymphoma?

Lymphoma is a haematological cancer or blood cancer - a cancer that develops from blood cells. All lymphomas develop from types of white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the immune system. Watch our animation to learn more about lymphoma.

Symptoms of lymphoma

Lymphoma can cause many different symptoms, depending on its type and where it is in your body. The most common symptoms include a lump in the neck, armpit or groin; feeling worn out for no reason; unexplained weight loss; excessive sweating at night; itching without a rash; frequent infections and fever. Share this animation to spread the word.

Catch up on BCAM 2025

We are so grateful to everyone who got involved during Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2025 - your support made it our biggest September ever! Thanks for your stall holding, delivering of resources, sharing of stories, cycling, walking, weightlifting, golfing, engagement on social media and everything else. We really couldn't do it without you.