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Improving access to life-changing treatment – Leukaemia UK’s role in the approval of Aucatzyl

25 Nov 2025 Policy

Improving access to life-changing treatment – Leukaemia UK’s role in the approval of Aucatzyl

Today, NICE announced its recommendation for Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel), a CAR-T therapy, to be made available on the NHS for treating adults aged 26 and over with relapsed or refractory...

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...

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Leukaemia UK research paves the way for personalised lymphoma treatment

19 Jun 2023 Research

Leukaemia UK research paves the way for personalised lymphoma treatment

Despite promising trials, standard treatment for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) hasn’t changed in a decade. New treatment strategies for...

Can the unique differences between stem cells tell us how well CML treatment will work?

22 May 2023 Research

Can the unique differences between stem cells tell us how well CML treatment will work?

What if we could predict how chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) patients will respond to treatment? Could the unique signatures of...

Trailblazing research project announced to exploit novel weaknesses in one of the least survivable cancers

21 Apr 2023 Awareness raising

Trailblazing research project announced to exploit novel weaknesses in one of the least survivable cancers

A pioneering new study hopes to accelerate progress towards a new treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in research announced...

£200 grants for people affected by leukaemia once again available

04 Apr 2023 Wellbeing

£200 grants for people affected by leukaemia once again available

Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care have this month relaunched the ‘Cost of Living Fund’, providing financial grants of £200 to...

Percy & Nell says Pants to Leukaemia with bespoke charity collaboration

14 Mar 2023 Fundraising

Percy & Nell says Pants to Leukaemia with bespoke charity collaboration

Independent clothing brand Percy & Nell has produced a unique range of sweatshirts, t-shirts, beanies and tote bags, with all...

Team Bodhi goes viral with #PantsToLeukaemia campaign

03 Feb 2023 Fundraising

Team Bodhi goes viral with #PantsToLeukaemia campaign

A whole host of celebrities and members of the public are posing with their pants on their head for a...

Clinical trial begins for pioneering new cancer treatment

10 Jan 2023 Research

Clinical trial begins for pioneering new cancer treatment

This article has been updated in January 2023 after first being published on 26 April 2021. A potentially ground-breaking new...

Widespread coverage of new leukaemia therapy shows promise in first trial patient

12 Dec 2022 Research

Widespread coverage of new leukaemia therapy shows promise in first trial patient

As you may have seen in the news over the weekend, a clinical trial investigating a new leukaemia treatment has...

John Goldman Fellowships for 2023 now open

05 Dec 2022 Research

John Goldman Fellowships for 2023 now open

Leukaemia UK is delighted to announce that we are funding more ground-breaking research in 2023, by continuing our investment in...