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1 in 4 leukaemia patients in England experiences an avoidable delay in diagnosis

18 Sep 2025 Policy

1 in 4 leukaemia patients in England experiences an avoidable delay in diagnosis

A first of its kind study, commissioned by Leukaemia UK, has revealed that a quarter (26%) of leukaemia patients in England experience avoidable delays in their diagnosis, resulting in a...

The first ever leukaemia-dedicated pathway to improve diagnosis, treatment and care

08 Jul 2025 Policy

The first ever leukaemia-dedicated pathway to improve diagnosis, treatment and care

The Best Practice Timed Pathway We’re delighted to share that Leukaemia UK, in partnership with Lymphoma Action and Myeloma UK, is working with the NHS England Cancer programme team to...

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Leukaemia UK announced as one of five charities for star-studded event Shall We Dance? with Dame Arlene Phillips and Anton Du Beke

26 Oct 2021 Awareness raising

Leukaemia UK announced as one of five charities for star-studded event Shall We Dance? with Dame Arlene Phillips and Anton Du Beke

Leukaemia UK is delighted to have been announced as one of five charities that a new star-studded dance event, Shall...

Leukaemia UK drives forward progress for leukaemia research through five new John Goldman Fellowships for 2021

18 Oct 2021 Research

Leukaemia UK drives forward progress for leukaemia research through five new John Goldman Fellowships for 2021

Leukaemia UK today announced five new John Goldman Fellows for 2021, from across the UK, to accelerate progress and stop...

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...

Leukaemia charities unite in Blood Cancer Awareness Month to improve diagnosis and the chances of survival

20 Sep 2021 Awareness raising

Leukaemia charities unite in Blood Cancer Awareness Month to improve diagnosis and the chances of survival

A recent survey revealed more than half of British adults cannot recognise a sign or symptom of the disease which...

Dr Samanta Mariani recognised for her innovative research through Leukaemia UK John Goldman Fellowship and Olive Boles Innovation Award

11 Aug 2021 Research

Dr Samanta Mariani recognised for her innovative research through Leukaemia UK John Goldman Fellowship and Olive Boles Innovation Award

We are delighted to announce the Leukaemia UK John Goldman Fellowship and Olive Boles Innovation Award. This new award will...

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...

First Medical Research Council and Leukaemia UK Clinical Research Training Fellow shares project highlights

12 Jun 2021 Research

First Medical Research Council and Leukaemia UK Clinical Research Training Fellow shares project highlights

Dr Sandeep Potluri's findings will contribute towards a better understanding, cure and treatments of leukaemia and blood cancers. Leukaemia UK...

Why I became a Leukaemia UK Trustee

11 Feb 2021 Governance

Why I became a Leukaemia UK Trustee

This Trustees' Week, Caroline Evans - Leukaemia UK Trustee and Projects Consultant - reflects on why she became a Trustee...

Leukaemia UK appoints new CEO

27 Aug 2020 Governance

Leukaemia UK appoints new CEO

The trustees of Leukaemia UK are delighted to announce that they have appointed Fiona Hazell as CEO of Leukaemia UK....