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National audit reveals nearly half of people with aggressive lymphoma miss NHS treatment target
Aggressive, high-grade lymphoma is a fast-growing type of blood cancer that often requires treatment to begin quickly. Yet nearly half (44%) of people in England and 38% in Wales are not starting treatment within the NHS target of 62 days from referral, a
Living with myeloma: making the most of the time I’ve been given
This month is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, so I wanted to share a little of my experience to try to bring to life what more than 310,000 people in the UK are living with.
BBC newsreader Maryam Moshiri reveals rare blood cancer diagnosis
BBC News anchor Maryam Moshiri has today revealed that she has been diagnosed with an incurable blood cancer.
My rebellious twin sister never did anything quietly
Katie's loud music and endless mischief left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Sophie shares the story of her rebellious twin sister, and the shock blood cancer diagnosis that rocked their family.
Research makes moments possible
Read how Professor Rob Wynn's research into leukaemia is giving children and young people the chance to be here for the moments that matter most.
During blood cancer awareness month, we're Here For This
During September's Blood Cancer Awareness Month, our community are raising awareness with the words "here for this" – sharing the moments they're still here for, moments that should have happened, and moments they hope to see.
Funding the boldest ideas in blood cancer research
We are funding 10 new Pilot Grant projects to give researchers the opportunity to explore bold, innovative ideas that have the potential to change how blood cancers are understood, diagnosed and treated in the future.
Study shows differences in blood cancer risk between men and women with MGUS
Research published shows that men diagnosed with a common blood condition known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) may face a higher risk of developing blood cancer than women.
My mom taught me to nurture things, and I keep that energy with me
Nicholas recounts how his mom Leslie faced the "coming storm" of acute myeloid leukaemia – one of the hardest to treat blood cancers.
Lauren Laverne diagnosed with smouldering myeloma
Broadcaster Lauren Laverne has today shared that she has been diagnosed with smouldering myeloma, an inactive form of myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
Blood Cancer UK welcomes new NHS treatments for rare blood cancers
People affected by some of the rarest blood cancers in England will have access to new NHS treatments from today, offering fresh hope to patients whose cancer has come back or stopped responding to treatment.
Welsh Government announces that it’ll develop a 10-year National Cancer Strategy but warns deadliest blood cancers must not be left behind
Blood Cancer UK welcomes today’s (Wednesday 15 July) commitment that the Welsh Government's will develop a new 10-year National Cancer Strategy, saying it presents a long-awaited opportunity to improve survival for people with blood cancer.
NHS pilots aim to speed up access to new medicines
The Government has announced a series of new NHS pilots designed to help patients access innovative medicines more quickly, including some treatments for rare conditions.
Tips on keeping safe in the sun and hot weather
As the temperature rises, our Support Services Nurses share important tips for taking care in the sunshine and hot weather while living with blood cancer.
Comedian, Richard Herring reveals blood cancer diagnosis
Comedian, writer and broadcaster Richard Herring has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer called hairy cell leukaemia.
Mum, myeloma, and her marathon mission
'My mum, Pritpal Kaur, is 75 years old, and this year she decided she was going to do something extraordinary: take on the London Marathon.' Minreet talks to Blood Cancer UK.
Drug regulator must look again at mantle cell lymphoma treatment
Blood Cancer UK together with Anthony Nolan and Lymphoma Action, welcome the decision by NICE to reconsider the removal of the CAR T-cell therapy Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel) as a treatment for mantle cell lymphoma.
Blood Cancer UK invests $1m to speed up new blood cancer treatments
Blood Cancer UK is investing $1 million in an international programme designed to help promising new blood cancer treatments reach patients faster.
“I was constantly consumed by it” – the hidden psychological burden of watch and wait cancer care
On World Blood Cancer Day, new estimates from Blood Cancer UK reveal more than 53,000 people in the UK currently living with blood cancer on active monitoring and not knowing whether their disease will progress.
Blood Cancer UK supports BBC EastEnders storyline highlighting acute myeloid leukaemia
Blood Cancer UK has been working closely with EastEnders to support a major new BBC storyline in which Denise Fox – played by Diane Parish - is diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a fast-growing and aggressive type of blood cancer.
