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Raise the profile of blood cancer

Despite being the fifth most common cancer and the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, blood cancer doesn’t receive the public profile of the other four common cancers. That’s why a big part of our strategy is to raise the profile of blood cancer, so we can reduce the harm that this lack of awareness is causing the blood cancer community.

Raise the profile, reduce the harm

Blood cancer is the fifth most common cancer, but low awareness means people affected are paying the price.

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Louise, blood cancer case study

Because people are less likely to be diagnosed quickly

31% of people with blood cancer have to visit their GP three or more times before being diagnosed.

Paul, case study, blood cancer

Because blood cancer doesn't get enough political focus

78% of people with blood cancer describe blood cancer as a hidden cancer.

Franko, case study, blood cancer UK

Because people are less likely to understand what is wrong with them

76% of people with blood cancer say they were not told their condition was a type of blood cancer at diagnosis.

Alice, Blood Cancer UK

Because people are less likely to access support and services

58% of those with blood cancer were not aware of any support potentially available to them when diagnosed.

Yvonne, case study, blood cancer.

Because people are missing out on being part of a supportive community

47% of people with blood cancer do not feel part of any community, despite 70% saying this is important to them.

Our mission is to beat blood cancer.

We can only achieve this by raising the profile of blood cancer and funding research to bring forward the day when no lives are lost.

Help us fund life-saving research

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What can the community do to help?

Discover what you can do today to help raise the profile of blood cancer.

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What can professionals do to help?

If you're a professional, discover what you can do today to help raise the profile of blood cancer.

Michelle, conducting research at Blood Cancer UK.

Raising the profile and funding research must go hand in hand

Our mission to beat blood cancer through research is being impeded by the low profile and splintered perception of blood cancer.

How we are raising the profile of blood cancer.

What else is Blood Cancer UK doing to raise the profile?

Discover how we're planning to raise awareness of blood cancer.

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Understand the survey behind the statistics

Learn more about the methodology behind our research.