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Laura Croan

@LauraCroan

Mother of 2 beautiful girls. Proud nurse (Haematology ANP) and privileged to work with those living with a blood cancer. Any views expressed are my own.

 Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined July 2012
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Are you a nurse caring for people with CLL? Find my article on chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in the medical independent. Here is the online link- medicalindependent.ie/clinic…
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: Latest approaches to diagnosis and treatment - Medical Independent

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: Latest approaches to diagnosis and treatment - Medical Independent

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. This CPD module gives a detailed overview of the presentation, diagnosis, and latest treatment options...

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🌟 Agenda Reveal! Join us for our Lymphoma study day on 16th October! Expand your knowledge and stay ahead with new therapies for lymphoma patients. Book now at the link below and secure your spot! 👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/lymphoma-… #LymphomaStudyDay #HealthcareProfessionals
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HAI Nurses & AHP Spring Study day 2024 is on its way! SAVE THE DATE! April 12th @ Gibson Hotel, Dublin. Free to members and bursaries available. More info/programme to come soon!
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This year I will be taking part in a team relay in the Belfast City Marathon alongside my colleagues, to raise funds for @LAL_NI 🏃‍♀️🩸 We have 4 teams made up of @BHSCT Scientists, Nurses and Medics We would be incredibly grateful for any donations!🤍 tinyurl.com/232bw5jj
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CLL Ireland@CllIreland15 Feb 2024
Patient survey on Lymphomas & CLL. Great opportunity for the voice of Irish patients to be heard and help drive change to improve care. Please share @IrishCancerSoc @MarieKeating @CorkARCcancer @LAL_NI @LauraCroan @GerWalpole @gmcrotty @RuthClifford5 @amjad_hayata
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Lymphoma Canada (@LymphomaCanada) profile pictureLymphoma Canada@LymphomaCanada9 Feb 2024
The Lymphoma Coalition’s 9th Global Patient Survey on Lymphomas & CLL is now open. Patients and caregivers, visit the link to share your experience and insights today. Share your Canadian lymphoma experience here: bit.ly/LCGPS2024 @knowyournodes #lymphoma #lymphomacanada
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Hematology ❤️ Xmas 🎄
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Nursing staff in Northern Ireland are once again the lowest paid in the UK. Please support us by telling your MLA they deserve pay parity with colleagues in the rest of the UK. It takes just 2 minutes to send. action.rcn.org.uk/page/14058…
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Anne Lyttle@annelyttle5 Dec 2023
Two new posts advertised today, an opportunity to work in the amazing Haematology/Oncology team in Satellite Pharmacy, Belfast City Hospital @BelfastTrust jobs.hscni.net/Job/32287/bhs… jobs.hscni.net/Job/32276/bhs…
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A new report has been published which aims to maximise the contribution of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) across Health and Social Care. Find out more ➡️ health-ni.gov.uk/news/report… @NIPEC_online | @CNO_NI
Advanced Nursing Practice in NI

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If you're caring for someone with a chronic haematological malignancy (multiple myeloma, CLL, indolent lymphoma, MDS) researchers from University of Galway @cormie90 would like you to share your experience in a 10 min survey: nuigalway.questionpro.eu/t/A… #cll #myeloma #mds #lymphoma
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📣Register for HAI October 13th and 14th haematologyireland.ie/event-…
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September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth. I am seeking carers of individuals with a blood cancer to complete an anonymous survey about their experiences. If you are caring for someone with CLL, Myeloma, MDS or Indolent lymphoma please consider. #WCLLD23
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Very proud (& slightly emotional!) to be finally launching my doctoral study during #BCAM2023! Please share! Survey link below as given I am a technophob I cannot get the link to work in the post 😐 Thank you! brookeshls.co1.qualtrics.com… #research #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
https://brookeshls.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ah0mG3nf5BfidTM

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#BCAM2023 #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
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CLL Ireland@CllIreland1 Sep 2023
Today is World CLL Day #WCLLD23 A diagnoses of #CLL blood cancer can leave patients lost. Support, connection and information is vital to ease the psychological impact and #MentalHealth burden of living with CLL.
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World CLL Day (@wclld) profile pictureWorld CLL Day@wclld31 Aug 2023
Living with #CLL can leave patients lost. Support, connection & information should be available to help them understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and maintain #MentalHealth. The right guidance is essential! Learn more: wclld.org/what-is-cll #WCLLD23 #WithTeamCLL
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The next meeting of @LymphomaAction's NI Virtual Support Group is on Tue 13th at 7pm via zoom. A great opportunity to connect with others affected by lymphoma in a safe and confidential space. Register here: lymphoma-action.org.uk/event…
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🚨STOP SCROLLING🚨 Use your next 30 seconds wisely by signing our #LeukaemiaLevy petition to stand up for leukaemia patients and their families👇 bit.ly/SignTheLeukaemiaLevyP…
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HAI nurses and AHPs Spring Study day is fast approaching! Friday 24th March in Dublin, with an educational event on Waldenstroms Macroglobunaemia by Biogene the evening before. This is a free event for members and travel bursaries are available! #haematology #nurses
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Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! #nursepractitioner #npslead #NPWeek
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Real privilege to be able to launch our new Educational Frailty Booklet for #FoundationDoctors @GeriSoc meeting in Belfast today developed with @_NIMDTA. We hope it will improve care of older adults living with frailty. Happy to share on request!
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