September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
Regional Hospital Tullamore is highlighting the importance of early blood cancer diagnoses.
The hospital is launching a new campaign, called "Miles for Myeloma," this September, to mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
The event will see participants walk from Tullamore Hospital, along the Grand Canal and back to Tullamore GAA.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, Mary Kelly, says it's vital to get an early diagnosis:
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