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Welsh school raises nearly £15k for beloved teacher
Pupils, parents, and teachers from West Park Primary School in Porthcawl have raised an incredible £14,713 for Blood Cancer UK, following a sponsored walk held in support of their much-loved teacher, Mr Richard Tunnadine, who has been receiving treatment
Funding bold ideas in blood cancer research
We’re delighted to be investing in 12 new research projects to allow researchers to test original approaches and generate the first results to unlock major funding.
NHS patients in Scotland to benefit from new blood cancer drug
People with myeloma in Scotland will now be able to access the drug belantamab mafodotin (Blenrep) in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone (BorDex), following new guidance from the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC).
Belfast researchers backed to boost defence against blood cancer
Researchers received £20,000 of funding from Blood Cancer UK to investigate how they could develop new treatments that boost the immune system.
Building trust together, how community led research is changing the approach to clinical trials
For some people with blood cancer, participating in a trial will be their best and only treatment option.
Beating blood cancer: It takes you
Every new person who learned the symptoms of blood cancer, every patient who discovered our charity, and every friend who decided to donate – these things couldn't have happened without your help. Thank you for your incredible support.
Why some blood mutations appear later in life and why this matters for leukaemia
A new study from the University of Cambridge has helped explain one of the mysteries in blood cancer development.
New myeloma treatment now available on the NHS
New drug treatment - isatuximab - approved for use on the NHS in England, for those diagnosed with myeloma as a first-line treatment.
What is myeloma? A type of blood cancer often mistaken for bone cancer or bone marrow cancer
Myeloma, is often referred to as a “bone cancer” or “bone marrow cancer”, yet the more accurate term is “blood cancer”. We’ll explain what myeloma is, what causes myeloma, some of the signs and symptoms, and how we are working hard to beat it.
Blood cancer survivor from Blaydon runs for Grandad.
Civil servant, Ben Henderson from Blaydon took on the iconic Great North Run in support of Blood Cancer UK. He’s running in memory of his beloved grandad, Ian, who died earlier this year following a fight with blood cancer.
Survival in people with myeloma nearly doubles since 2005
People diagnosed the blood cancer - myeloma - are now living nearly twice as long on average as they were in 2005.
Beating blood cancer: It takes support
More than 2,500 people reached out to us for support in the last year. We're here for everyone who needs our help.
Beating blood cancer: It takes research
Every world-first treatment and life saved takes huge collective endeavour. Dr Richard Francis tells us how research is getting us closer and closer to beating blood cancer.
Beating blood cancer: It takes action
We want the voice of our community to be heard – to make it impossible for people in power to ignore the changes that are needed.
Beating blood cancer: It takes a community
You’re a crucial part of spreading the word this Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Bodenham Arboretum owners personal cause to support
James and Wendy Binnian’s commitment to the blood cancer research, which is the fifth most common cancer cause in the UK, is deeply personal.
Fairer access to vital tests required as Government expand community diagnostic centres
Blood Cancer UK welcomes the expansion of out-of-hours appointments at Community Diagnostic Centres but says more must be done to tackle regional variation and speed up testing, with blood cancer survival falling behind those of similar countries.
Legislation to speed up cutting-edge blood cancer treatments comes into play
In a world first, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) introduced regulations that will allow personalised medicines to be prepared in small or individual batches, bringing care closer to the patient.
Acceleration through strategy and science: highlights from our 2025 Research Symposium
In July, 120 leading blood cancer researchers and partners gathered for Blood Cancer UK’s Research Symposium at the Royal College of Physicians. With 14 presentations on 7 different blood cancers, researchers shared bold ideas and their latest progress a
What does the 10 Year Health Plan mean for people with blood cancer?
The Government wants to deliver three key shifts to make the NHS fit for the future. So, what does the published plan mean for the blood cancer community?
