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A new scientific paper published on 22nd June in Science Translational Medicine, announced a breakthrough by Leukaemia UK-funded scientist Dr William Grey that could lead to a vital new treatment option for patients with acute myeloid leukaemia. Read more
Today, with 50+ cancer charities, we are writing to The Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, Sajid Javid, setting out our expectation for next month’s 10-Year Cancer Plan. Read more
Leukaemia UK joins the NHS and other charity leaders by signing an open letter, to encourage people with a weakened immune system to continue to book in or visit a walk-in centre for their Covid-19 vaccines. Read more
Leukaemia UK has revealed a new strategy to go further than ever to save and improve more lives, through research, awareness and advocacy. Read more
In collaboration with our partners and as part of the One Cancer Voice group, Cancer 52 and Blood Cancer Alliance, we have called on the Government to take account of a wide range of recommendations as they finalise the 10-Year Cancer Plan to be announced later this year. Read more
Leukaemia UK is committed to championing advancements in better treatments and care for all. We want to ensure the needs of patients are at the heart of everything we do, and that the voices of people affected by leukaemia and related conditions are being heard. That is why we are setting up a Patient Experience Advisory Panel. Read more
We are looking for a talented and diverse set of Trustees to join our Board, and help guide the charity as we embark on an ambitious new strategy to accelerate progress in leukaemia research to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Read more
We have joined with 53 cancer charities to speak with One Cancer Voice and publish 10 tests that the Government's new 10-year Cancer Plan must meet if it is to be successful. Read more
A new report has recently been published, following an inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Blood Cancer and the APPG on Stem Cell Transplantation and Advanced Cellular Therapies, on the impact of Covid-19 on blood cancer services in the UK. Read more
The Cancer Research UK study demonstrates the importance of understanding the differences and inequalities in cancer and to highlight where improvements in survival, treatment and care can be made. Read more
Leukaemia UK are delighted to have been awarded a special Christmas Grant from Kusuma Trust UK. Read more
On International Childhood Cancer Day, Dr Samanta Mariani reflects on her research into infant leukaemia, what drives her in her work and her hopes for the future. Read more
Dr Sandeep Potluri's findings will contribute towards a better understanding, cure and treatments of leukaemia and blood cancers Read more
Leukaemia UK is proud to announce Dr Pramila Krishnamurthy of King’s College Hospital and King’s College London as a Leukaemia UK John Goldman Fellow co-funded by Rosetrees Trust. Dr Krishnamurthy will be using the fellowship to better understand why some leukaemia patients relapse following a stem cell transplant, and how donor lymphocyte infusion can help prevent this. Read more
The Blood Cancer Alliance undertook an evidence review to inform a new report exploring the unmet needs of people with blood cancer across the UK. Read more
Leukaemia UK is delighted to continue its investment and funding for early career scientists and clinicians in 2022. Read more
We are delighted to announce the Leukaemia UK John Goldman Fellowship and Olive Boles Innovation Award has been awarded to Dr Samanta Mariani, in recognition of her innovative research that could contribute significantly to our understanding of leukaemia and other blood cancers. Read more
Caroline Evans - Leukaemia UK Trustee and Projects Consultant - reflects on why she became a Trustee and what drives her in the role. Read more
Leukaemia UK is delighted to have been announced as one of five charities for whom the proceeds of a new star-studded dance event, Shall We Dance?, will go towards when it takes place next year. Read more
Leukaemia UK announces five new John Goldman Fellows for 2021 to accelerate progress and stop the disease devastating lives. Read more
Leukaemia UK has joined with 50 other cancer charities in writing to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We are calling on the Government to urgently deliver on commitments to improve cancer survival and care in the forthcoming Spending Review. Read more
Leukaemia Care, Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia and Lymphoma Northern Ireland, have written to the Chancellor urging him to realise the devastating impact the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will have on the clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV). Read more
Leading UK leukaemia charities Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK have announced a new collaboration to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia and drive improvements in the diagnosis of the disease. The campaign, Spot Leukaemia, is running throughout September - Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Read more
40 charities and organisations have written an open letter, urging the public to help keep vulnerable people safe as restrictions ease. Read more