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Bone marrow test that spots residual leukaemia in trial could help improve survival
Researchers at King’s College London have found a test that detects traces of disease in the bone marrow of people with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of blood cancer. The procedure identified signs of AML returning in blood cancer patients before
New research shows a common diabetes drug may prevent aggressive leukaemia
Metformin appears highly specific to people with a certain DNA change at high risk of developing AML rather than being a generic treatment. This specificity makes it especially compelling as a targeted prevention strategy.
A new era of funding for blood cancer research
We’re thrilled to introduce the Transformational Research Awards. A major step forward in our mission to fund pioneering research to transform blood cancer treatment for all ages.
Blood cancer survivor is ‘luckiest man alive’ as treatment helps gain approval for use on NHS
England’s drug regulators have recommended two new treatments for blood cancer for use on the NHS.
AI: it’s not all “robot uprisings” - A true force for good in the healthcare space
Read more how blood cancer researcher Professor Daniel Royston is using AI to help improve the diagnosis and treatment of blood cancer.
Our highlights from the 2024 ASH conference
Read more on highlights from the 2024 annual American Society of Haematology (ASH) conference
Repeat COVID-19 jabs offer protection for the immunocompromised
Those with detectable antibodies were less likely to contract the virus or require hospital care if they had COVID-19.
The researcher and charity trustee whose received an OBE
The King’s New Years Honours list has been announced with Blood Cancer UK's trustee awarded an OBE for services to children.
Looking back at a year of magic moments in blood cancer research
We look at our top 3 research moments from another incredible year.
Blood cancer UK reacts to £100m investment into regional hubs for clinical trials
We welcome the government’s investment of £100 million in public-private investment to establish 20 new Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDCs) across the UK.
Stem cell transplant research gives hope to those with blood cancer
Blood Cancer UK-funded researchers at the University of Birmingham have identified a key target, CD70, to reduce the likelihood of ‘graft-versus-host disease’ which people with blood cancer can develop after receiving a life-saving stem cell transplant.
New blood cancer drugs in Scotland approved
Regulators in Scotland, has approved two new blood cancer treatments for use on the NHS in Scotland. A CAR-T therapy for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is one of the treatments.
Interferon supplies for people with MPNs (Pegasys)
Find out what Blood Cancer UK is doing to solve the UK shortage of pegylated interferon alfa 2a (Pegasys), and what you can do if you take Pegasys to treat an MPN.
New life-changing myeloma drug given positive recommendation for fourth-line use on the NHS for those ‘exhausting’ options
The drug teclistamab (Tecvayli), has been recommended by NICE to treat myeloma, a form of blood cancer, in England and Wales.
Why at Blood Cancer UK we think the new investment towards improving cancer detection from the government is promising
The government has announced a number of new partnerships backed by public and private sector investment to tackle cancer and other life-threatening diseases with faster diagnoses and better treatments, deploying innovative technologies and approaches.
Dr Jewel Cobb – cancer researcher and champion of equality
Dr Jewel Plummer Cobb was an African American cell biologist and physiologist who contributed to pioneering research into cancer treatment.
A step forward for people with blood cancer
The drug quizartinib is now available for people with this specific form of blood cancer on the NHS in England.
World Cancer Research Day: our new research projects
We are funding eight new research projects we are funding taking our total number of research projects to 87 across the UK.
Take at home tablet approved for blood cancer on NHS England
Zanubrutinib, is now available on the NHS in England for those with a type of blood cancer called marginal zone lymphoma.,
Drug, dasatinib approved for use on the NHS in Scotland
Dasatinib, is now approved for the treatment of adults with a form of leukaemia - Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) - on the NHS in Scotland.
