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Only 14% of Brits know the warning signs of leukaemia as thousands are diagnosed in A&E every year.

02 Sep 2024 Awareness raising

Only 14% of Brits know the warning signs of leukaemia as thousands are diagnosed in A&E every year.

Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK are highlighting the urgent need to raise awareness of signs and symptoms to stop the deadly blood cancer devastating lives. New research has revealed that...

Local eateries can help to cook up change with new charity initiative

15 May 2024 Fundraising

Local eateries can help to cook up change with new charity initiative

Pubs, bars and restaurants across the country are being called upon to get involved with Leukaemia UK’s Cooking Up Change to raise money for vital research into leukaemia and related...

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“Every little thing is gonna be alright” – three little birds tattoo marks mum’s recovery from one of the least survivable cancers

17 Apr 2024 Awareness raising

“Every little thing is gonna be alright” – three little birds tattoo marks mum’s recovery from one of the least survivable cancers

New research by Leukaemia UK which could reduce the side-effects of treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) welcomed by family...

Leukaemia UK launches manifesto to demand better for those affected by leukaemia

13 Mar 2024 Policy

Leukaemia UK launches manifesto to demand better for those affected by leukaemia

Leukaemia UK has today launched its manifesto to demand better for those affected by leukaemia. The manifesto calls on the...

TV baker Juliet Sear announced as Leukaemia UK Ambassador

06 Mar 2024 Awareness raising

TV baker Juliet Sear announced as Leukaemia UK Ambassador

Leukaemia UK is excited to announce long-time supporter Juliet Sear as their latest celebrity Ambassador. Juliet, who has been an...

Nurse who made throwaway comment before blood cancer diagnosis welcomes new research boost into ‘Natural Killer’ cells

29 Feb 2024 Research

Nurse who made throwaway comment before blood cancer diagnosis welcomes new research boost into ‘Natural Killer’ cells

A former nurse, midwife, health visitor and NHS manager is welcoming new research into her particular blood cancer, after not...

Leukaemia UK launches new Patient Care Pioneer Award funding initiative

19 Feb 2024 Research

Leukaemia UK launches new Patient Care Pioneer Award funding initiative

Leukaemia UK is delighted to launch a brand-new funding scheme in 2024, intended specifically for innovative, patient-focussed applied research and...

Vogue model who survived leukaemia as a child joins Leukaemia UK in calling for more donations for research to stop blood cancer ‘destroying childhoods’

15 Feb 2024 Awareness raising

Vogue model who survived leukaemia as a child joins Leukaemia UK in calling for more donations for research to stop blood cancer ‘destroying childhoods’

Vogue model Saffron Vadher has joined Leukaemia UK on International Childhood Cancer Day (February 15th) in calling for more research...

Parents join Leukaemia UK in calling for more donations to fund research to stop blood cancer ‘destroying childhoods’

15 Feb 2024 Awareness raising

Parents join Leukaemia UK in calling for more donations to fund research to stop blood cancer ‘destroying childhoods’

Parents of children whose lives have been devastated by leukaemia have joined Leukaemia UK on International Childhood Cancer Day (February...

Leukaemia UK bolsters research and advocacy team, in support of ambitious strategy to accelerate progress in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of leukaemia

30 Jan 2024 Policy

Leukaemia UK bolsters research and advocacy team, in support of ambitious strategy to accelerate progress in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of leukaemia

Leukaemia UK is pleased to announce Dr Simon Ridley as the new Director of Research and Advocacy and Dr Georgia...

‘It was the worst Christmas of my life’: Georgia Harrison reflects on ‘traumatising’ loss in charity’s Christmas Appeal

21 Dec 2023 Awareness raising

‘It was the worst Christmas of my life’: Georgia Harrison reflects on ‘traumatising’ loss in charity’s Christmas Appeal

TV personality Georgia Harrison is supporting Leukaemia UK’s Christmas Appeal to help fund research into kinder, more effective treatments for...