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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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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...

Inquiry highlights the impact of COVID-19 on blood cancer services

11 Mar 2022 Other

Inquiry highlights the impact of COVID-19 on blood cancer services

A new report has recently been published, following an inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Blood Cancer and...

International Childhood Cancer Day: Dr Samanta Mariani reflects on her research into infant leukaemia

11 Feb 2022 Awareness raising

International Childhood Cancer Day: Dr Samanta Mariani reflects on her research into infant leukaemia

On 15th February the global community comes together for International Childhood Cancer Day, a collaborative campaign to raise awareness about...

Leukaemia UK awarded Christmas Grant to support life-saving research

03 Feb 2022 Fundraising

Leukaemia UK awarded Christmas Grant to support life-saving research

Leukaemia UK are delighted to have been awarded a special Christmas Grant from Kusuma Trust UK. The grant of £10,000...

New analysis reveals the stark disparities in cancer rates between ethnic groups

03 Feb 2022 Awareness raising

New analysis reveals the stark disparities in cancer rates between ethnic groups

Cancer Research UK has published a new analysis of cancer rates by ethnicity in England, providing crucial data on how...

John Goldman Fellowship awarded to Dr Pramila Krishnamurthy

29 Nov 2021 Research

John Goldman Fellowship awarded to Dr Pramila Krishnamurthy

Leukaemia UK is proud to announce Dr Pramila Krishnamurthy of King’s College Hospital and King’s College London as the Leukaemia...

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...

John Goldman Fellowships for 2022 open in December

16 Nov 2021 Research

John Goldman Fellowships for 2022 open in December

Leukaemia UK is delighted to announce that we are funding more ground-breaking research in 2022, by continuing our investment in...

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...