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A decade on: Dr Javier Redondo Muñoz continues to shape the future of Leukaemia research

18 May 2026 Research

A decade on: Dr Javier Redondo Muñoz continues to shape the future of Leukaemia research

Ten years after joining the second cohort of Leukaemia UK’s John Goldman Fellowships (JGF), Dr Javier Redondo Muñoz is continuing to shape the future of leukaemia research. Now leading his own team in...

The National Cancer Plan: what does it mean for people with leukaemia?

11 Feb 2026 Policy

The National Cancer Plan: what does it mean for people with leukaemia?

The Government’s new National Cancer Plan for England, which launched on World Cancer Day 2026, marks the most significant progress in policy for leukaemia and other blood cancers in more...

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New campaign launches for the forgotten 500,000 families

17 Oct 2022 Policy

New campaign launches for the forgotten 500,000 families

Patient groups, charities and clinicians unite to raise awareness of half a million vulnerable people, many of whose lives have...

Worrying numbers of leukaemia patients are being misdiagnosed or waiting too long for a blood test, say leading UK leukaemia charities

04 Sep 2022 Awareness raising

Worrying numbers of leukaemia patients are being misdiagnosed or waiting too long for a blood test, say leading UK leukaemia charities

Patients in the UK face “the luck of the draw” when presenting with leukaemia symptoms. GPs are often left without...

One Cancer Voice writes to Sajid Javid ahead of 10-Year Cancer Plan

01 Aug 2022 Policy

One Cancer Voice writes to Sajid Javid ahead of 10-Year Cancer Plan

Today, with over 50 cancer charities, we wrote to the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, Sajid Javid, to...

Cancer charities unite in encouraging the Government to address crucial issues as part of their “War on Cancer”

04 Jul 2022 Policy

Cancer charities unite in encouraging the Government to address crucial issues as part of their “War on Cancer”

In February this year, the Government declared a “War on Cancer”, and asked individuals and organisations to respond to a...

An open letter to people with a weakened immune system

06 Jun 2022 Policy

An open letter to people with a weakened immune system

Leukaemia UK joins the NHS and other charity leaders by signing an open letter, to encourage people with a weakened...

Leukaemia UK is looking for volunteers for their Patient Experience Advisory Panel

04 Jun 2022 Policy

Leukaemia UK is looking for volunteers for their Patient Experience Advisory Panel

Leukaemia UK is committed to championing advancements in better treatments and care for all. We want to ensure the needs...

Leukaemia UK reveals new strategy to go further than ever to stop leukaemia devastating lives

25 May 2022 Fundraising

Leukaemia UK reveals new strategy to go further than ever to stop leukaemia devastating lives

We're excited to share that we now have a bold, new strategy that will go further than ever to stop...

One Cancer Voice 10-Year Cancer Plan Consensus Statement

30 Mar 2022 Policy

One Cancer Voice 10-Year Cancer Plan Consensus Statement

Today, as one of 54 cancer charities, we speak with One Cancer Voice and publish 10 tests that the Government's new 10-year...

Charities call on NHS to treat blood cancer equally in decision-making

16 Nov 2021 Policy

Charities call on NHS to treat blood cancer equally in decision-making

Blood cancer is the UK’s third biggest cause of cancer deaths, with over 15,000 deaths a year. It is the...