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Research Blog: A new target for paediatric AML

29 Jul 2026 Research

Research Blog: A new target for paediatric AML

In May this year one of our Leukaemia UK funded John Goldman Fellows, Dr Noelia Che, published a new paper along with her colleagues: MCL1 inhibition to enhance the efficacy...

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...

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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...

An urgent call from One Cancer Voice group of cancer charities for the Comprehensive Spending Review to deliver Government commitments to improve cancer survival & care

10 Nov 2021 Policy

An urgent call from One Cancer Voice group of cancer charities for the Comprehensive Spending Review to deliver Government commitments to improve cancer survival & care

Leukaemia UK has joined with 50 other cancer charities in writing to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and...

Leading leukaemia charities call on Rishi Sunak not to cut financial lifeline for blood cancer patients

24 Sep 2021 Policy

Leading leukaemia charities call on Rishi Sunak not to cut financial lifeline for blood cancer patients

Leading blood cancer charities have today sent a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, calling on him to continue financial support for leukaemia and other...

Open letter from cancer charities to the public

18 Jul 2021 Policy

Open letter from cancer charities to the public

40 charities and organisations have written an open letter, urging the public to help keep vulnerable people safe as restrictions...