Ground-breaking research into the generation of haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs).
We are excited to announce the extension of the Arrow/Hawkesbury Canoe Classic PhD Scholarship for Ritika Saxena for another year so that she can continue with her ground-breaking research into the generation of haematopoietic stem cells, or HSCs as they are often called. There are two sources of cells for bone marrow or stem cell […]
Interview with Susan Hall, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
We are so proud of Susan Hall, recipient of the Arrow Trace Richey Scholarship in 2021, who has recently graduated from the Master in Cancer and Haematology Nursing degree through the University of Sydney. Since completing the course, Susan has been recognised as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant on ward […]
Nursing Scholarship update: News from Caitlin Mulcahy
Thanks to the generosity of the Driscoll family, we have been able to support some incredibly dedicated nurses over the years. One such nurse, Caitlin Mulcahy, is continuing to grow in her cancer care skills years after she was awarded that initial Professor Driscoll Nursing Scholarship. Originally granted the scholarship in 2020, Caitlin completed the […]
World Transplant Games in Perth 2023
Making a splash 38-years post bone marrow transplantation Camaraderie, commitment and courage are three words that come to Lisa Cuthbertson’s mind when she talks about the World Transplant Games, recently held in Perth, Western Australia, 15-21 April 2023. “Camaraderie because everyone there has had a second chance at life and so many memorable moments […]
Robbie Canner: a mother’s undying love
Robyn (Robbie) Canner was a single mum with little support around her when her son Scott was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. “It was a tough time,” Robbie says. “Everything happens so fast with this disease. We got the diagnosis, Scott went into hospital to begin treatment, and he never came home.” The two years between […]
The year that Brooke had. (The hidden costs of BMT)
By the age of seventeen, Brooke Hides was slipping out of school at lunch time. Most teenagers spend their time going to school, doing homework, maybe going to a part time job and playing sport. If they wag school, it’s because the surf was good that day and sneaking in a wave or two seemed […]
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic makes a generous donation!
We have recently received an extremely generous donation from the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic (HCC) Association of $25,000 to help support our work here at Arrow. It is an especially generous donation this year because their event, the 111km overnight paddle down the Hawkesbury River, hasn’t been able to run for the last three years: two […]
International Student of the Year for Research: Ritika Saxena
We are proud to learn that Ritika Saxena has recently been named the Study Melbourne International Student of the Year for Research. Congratulations Ritika on a well-deserved award! Professor Andrew Elefanty of The Blood Diseases Laboratory at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute says of Ritika, “She’s very much a natural leader [with an] infectious enthusiasm” for […]
Bone marrow transplants and the City of Love
Paris may well be the city of love, but for a few days in April this year it will also be the city of bone marrow transplants as the 49th European Bone Marrow Transplant Conference is held there. And this year, a dedicated nurse from Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle will be there thanks to […]
Shaun Rosen Scholarship recipients Stacey Koschel & Suzie Flynn
Meet Stacey Koschel and Suzie Flynn, the most recent recipients of the Shaun Rosen Nursing Scholarship . Thanks to the scholarship from Arrow, they will attend the Lymphoma Australia Health Professional Conference on Gold Coast in July 2023. The conference will cover topics such as updates in CAR-T nursing, wellness and mindfulness for both patients […]
When getting that jab isn’t as easy as it sounds: Post-transplant vaccination training for South Australian nurses.
Why post-transplant vaccination is important, why it’s not always as simple as it sounds. (And what Arrow is doing to help!) Recently we awarded a scholarship for eight nurses from the Cancer Outpatient Nursing Team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital to complete the Understanding Vaccines and the National Immunisation Program. Every bone marrow transplant patient […]
Successful treatment of CGD with bone marrow transplant – Celebrating Sophie and Hailey!
On the 21st March 2015, Kylie Smith, mum to Sophie and Hailey posted on her Facebook timeline: “Sophie has been diagnosed with Chronic Granulomatous Disorder (CGD). This is a rare inherited disorder, so Hailey is being tested on Thursday. This explains why she gets sick so often.” Eight years later, and both girls are back […]