Tom Long is filled with gratitude. He got a second chance at life when he was accepted into a CAR T-cell therapy trial at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in the USA. Three months ago he arrived in the USA a very unwell individual. He had exhausted every possible treatment but the cancer cells kept growing and dividing. A week after arriving he had his T cells removed and genetically...
making hope real for australians
in the fight against blood cancers
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a focus on new treatments
Right now, cancer research is rapidly growing with the support and introduction of new technology into human genes. Just imagine a treatment that is tailored or personalised to match your type of cancer as well as your personal genetic profile. Well, it’s not a distant dream and it is certainly no research black hole as...
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2016 Telstra Business Award winner
In August 2016, we were positively thrilled when Telstra announced that we had won the inaugural National Telstra Business Award in the Charity category.
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blood cancers
Blood cancers are common genetic diseases, but not in the sense that they're conditions you inherit from your parents. Rather, blood cancers are caused by the genes.
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snowdome’s unique approach
As a strategy-focused organisation, Snowdome is targeting a real need not currently being addressed effectively: To bring next-generation, improved treatments to Australian patients faster.
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snowdome’s accomplishments
Snowdome is proud to share that 372 Australian blood cancer patients have gained access to new, cutting-edge therapies since Snowdome formed in 2010.
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snowdome board
Every member of the Snowdome Foundation Board has a strong connection with blood cancer, be it as a doctor or researcher, a survivor, carer, close friend or a relative of someone who is battling, has overcome or has succumbed.
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chloe’s story
The Snowdome Foundation is dedicated to all who’ve suffered blood cancers, those who’ve survived, those living with and those who have lost the cruellest of battles. Chloe Rutherford was one of those who didn’t make it.
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related links
The Snowdome Foundation recognised Australian blood cancer patients need significant support & there are wonderful organisations making excellent contributions.
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372
Patients
have gained access to new treatments with Snowdome support
20
Clinical Trials
have commenced with Snowdome infrastructure support
$25
Million
secured and directed to Snowdome prioritized projects
Snowdome in the news
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Knowing Pathology recently interviewed both Nicole Brookes and Dr Piers Blombery to get an understanding of how pathology is helping blood cancer patients. The...
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Snowdome Foundation and Epworth are partnering to change the way cancer is treated. You may have seen the Channel 9 News segment featuring Nat...
