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Research breakthrough targets cancer over healthy tissue, bringing possibility of a new treatment option for most deadly type of leukaemia

Research breakthrough targets cancer over healthy tissue, bringing possibility of a new treatment option for most deadly type of leukaemia

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

Published: 23rd June, 2022

Author: Keisha Sayers

One Cancer Voice writes to Sajid Javid ahead of 10-Year Cancer Plan

One Cancer Voice writes to Sajid Javid ahead of 10-Year Cancer Plan

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

Published: 20th June, 2022

Updated: 23rd June, 2022

Author: Louise Pavoni

An open letter to people with a weakened immune system

An open letter to people with a weakened immune system

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

Published: 6th June, 2022

Updated: 20th June, 2022

Author: Keisha Sayers

Leukaemia UK reveals new strategy to go further than ever to stop leukaemia devastating lives

Leukaemia UK reveals new strategy to go further than ever to stop leukaemia devastating lives

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

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 15th June, 2022

Author: Charlotte Scott

Cancer charities unite in encouraging the Government to address crucial issues as part of their “War on Cancer”

Cancer charities unite in encouraging the Government to address crucial issues as part of their “War on Cancer”

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

Published: 7th April, 2022

Updated: 4th May, 2022

Author: Charlotte Scott

Leukaemia UK is looking for volunteers for their Patient Experience Advisory Panel

Leukaemia UK is looking for volunteers for their Patient Experience Advisory Panel

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

Published: 6th April, 2022

Updated: 14th June, 2022

Author: Charlotte Scott

Leukaemia UK launches search for five new talented Trustees

Leukaemia UK launches search for five new talented Trustees

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

Published: 4th April, 2022

Updated: 5th April, 2022

Author: Charlotte Scott

One Cancer Voice 10-Year Cancer Plan Consensus Statement

One Cancer Voice 10-Year Cancer Plan Consensus Statement

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

Published: 30th March, 2022

Updated: 6th April, 2022

Author: Louise Pavoni

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

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 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

Published: 11th March, 2022

Updated: 26th May, 2022

Author: Charlotte Scott

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

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

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

Published: 2nd March, 2022

Updated: 11th March, 2022

Author: Charlotte Scott

Leukaemia UK awarded Christmas Grant to support life-saving research

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. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2022

Updated: 15th June, 2022

Author: Charlotte Scott

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

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

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

Published: 11th February, 2022

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Louise Pavoni

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

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 Read more

Published: 6th December, 2021

Updated: 11th February, 2022

Author: Louise Pavoni

John Goldman Fellowship awarded to Dr Pramila Krishnamurthy

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 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

Published: 29th November, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Charlotte Scott

Charities call on NHS to treat blood cancer equally in decision-making

Charities call on NHS to treat blood cancer equally in decision-making

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

Published: 16th November, 2021

Updated: 6th December, 2021

Author: Louise Pavoni

John Goldman Fellowships for 2022 open in December

John Goldman Fellowships for 2022 open in December

Leukaemia UK is delighted to continue its investment and funding for early career scientists and clinicians in 2022. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2021

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

Author: Louise Pavoni

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

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 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

Published: 8th November, 2021

Updated: 18th November, 2021

Author: Louise Pavoni

Trustees Week 2021: Why I became a Leukaemia UK Trustee

Trustees Week 2021: Why I became a Leukaemia UK Trustee

Caroline Evans - Leukaemia UK Trustee and Projects Consultant - reflects on why she became a Trustee and what drives her in the role. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2021

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Author: Louise Pavoni

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 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 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

Published: 26th October, 2021

Updated: 21st December, 2021

Author: Charlotte Scott

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

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

Leukaemia UK announces five new John Goldman Fellows for 2021 to accelerate progress and stop the disease devastating lives. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2021

Updated: 25th November, 2021

Author: Charlotte Scott

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

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 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

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Charlotte Scott

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

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

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

Published: 24th September, 2021

Updated: 14th October, 2021

Author: Charlotte Scott

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

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

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

Published: 20th September, 2021

Updated: 14th April, 2022

Author: Charlotte Scott

Open letter from cancer charities to the public

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 ease. Read more

Published: 18th July, 2021

Updated: 27th September, 2021

Author: Amy Machin

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  • Research breakthrough targets cancer over healthy tissue, bringing possibility of a new treatment option for most deadly type of leukaemia

    Research breakthrough targets cancer over healthy tissue, bringing possibility of a new treatment option for most deadly type of leukaemia

    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.

  • One Cancer Voice writes to Sajid Javid ahead of 10-Year Cancer Plan

    One Cancer Voice writes to Sajid Javid ahead of 10-Year Cancer Plan

    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.

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    When Yasmin was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma three years ago, she felt anxious about the months of treatment ahead. But now, with a wedding to plan and fresh outlook on life, we are delighted share her inspiring story.

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    Scott's acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story

    Scott was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after collapsing at a work event. Read his story here

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Scott's acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story

Scott's acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story

Scott was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after collapsing at a work event. Read his story here Read more

Published: 9th September, 2019

Updated: 4th August, 2020

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