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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.

2nd Oct 2025

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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.

29th Sep 2025

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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.

24th Sep 2025

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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.

24th Sep 2025

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.

19th Sep 2025

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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.

7th Sep 2025

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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.

4th Sep 2025

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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.

2nd Sep 2025

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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.

2nd Sep 2025

It takes research

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.

29th Aug 2025

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Beating blood cancer: It takes a community

You’re a crucial part of spreading the word this Blood Cancer Awareness Month

29th Aug 2025

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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.

20th Aug 2025

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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.

18th Aug 2025

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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.

23rd Jul 2025

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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

17th Jul 2025

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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?

14th Jul 2025

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We've come so far but we're not done yet: accelerating research progress

Blood Cancer UK are accelerating progress through research and will invest £70m in the next five years.

7th Jul 2025

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Manchester researcher awarded £300k as Blood Cancer UK launches £70 million strategy

A researcher at the University of Manchester has been awarded a 3-year research fellowship as Blood Cancer UK launches a bold new strategy to invest £70 million in life-saving research over the next five years.

7th Jul 2025

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Cambridge researchers awarded £700k as charity launches £70 million strategy to beat blood cancer

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have been awarded two research fellowships as Blood Cancer UK launches a bold new strategy to invest £70 million in life-saving research over the next five years.

7th Jul 2025

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Blood Cancer UK's response to the 10 year health plan

Blood Cancer UK welcome the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan and recognition that strategic change is needed to address the challenges facing the NHS.

3rd Jul 2025

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