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How our research gave vaccine answers to people with blood cancer

Read about how our scientists were able to understand the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine for clinically extremely vulnerable people.

2nd Nov 2023

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The stolen legacy of Henrietta Lacks

Taken without her knowledge, Henrietta's 'immortal' cells have had an everlasting impact on research and medical ethics.

24th Oct 2023

Henrietta Lacks

New non-Hodgkin lymphoma drug

A drug for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, epcoritamab, has been authorised for use in the UK for adults.

24th Oct 2023

Jacqueline, in remission from DLBCL, stands smiling with her friend on a clear sunny day.

Zanabrutinib recommended for adults with CLL in the UK

Zanubrutinib has been recommended for adults with the blood cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) in England.

19th Oct 2023

Trevor, who has chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), sits smiling, holding hands with his wife on the sofa at the back of a caravan.

People with the blood cancer, known as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) are set to benefit from a new treatment – glofitamab – on the NHS.

People with the blood cancer, known as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) are set to benefit from a new treatment – glofitamab – on the NHS.

18th Oct 2023

Jacqueline, in remission from DLBCL, smiles whilst holding a phone to her ear, standing outside in front of a house.

What we can achieve with £1 million

We're proud to announce We’ve invested over £1 million funding five research projects, across five different blood cancers

4th Oct 2023

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The story of Dr Jane C Wright, pioneer of blood cancer research

To mark the start of Black History Month, we share the story of Dr Jane C Wright, a true pioneer in the field of blood cancer research

28th Sep 2023

A scientist  - Jane C Wright, surgeon and early chemo researcher, poses next to a microscope in a black and white photograph.

The father of the blood bank - Charles R. Drew

For Black History Month, we are celebrating Charles R. Drew who was an African American surgeon and researcher who pioneered in the field of blood transfusions, blood storage and created the first blood banks.

28th Sep 2023

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Myeloma drug approved for use

A new treatment for those with the blood cancer myeloma has been approved for use by NICE. It could benefit thousands.

25th Sep 2023

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Ruxolitinib approved for treatment of polycythaemia vera in England and Wales

The drug, ruxolitinib, has been recommended for use by NICE to treat the blood cancer polycythaemia vera in those whose disease is resistant or intolerant to the treatments hydroxycarbamide/hydroxyurea.

15th Sep 2023

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The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved two blood cancer treatments for use on the NHS in Scotland.

The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved two blood cancer treatments for use on the NHS in Scotland.

11th Sep 2023

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National Cancer Research Institute to close.

Blood Cancer UK's Sarah McDonald said it's sad that this long-standing, multi-partner collaboration is winding down.

26th Jun 2023

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Blood Cancer UK have renewed their partnership with RareCan

Blood Cancer UK have renewed their partnership with RareCan, a digital health company. This could give people an opportunity to help researchers.

23rd Jun 2023

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A new dawn for clinical trials

A new dawn for clinical trials to get us to a place where no lives are lost to blood cancer

20th Jun 2023

Doctor with stethoscope round neck talking to female patient about treatment.

Targeting tumor stroma could improve immunotherapy response in lymphoma

Blood Cancer UK researchers at King's College London have shown how specific cells known as ‘fibroblast cells’ in lymphoma tumours suppress the body’s immune cells and immunotherapy treatment.

30th May 2023

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Blood cancer drug ruxolitinib gives better outcomes than those on best-available existing medication

The drug, ruxolitinib, has been found to be better at treating the blood cancer - polycythaemia vera (PV) than the best currently available treatment.

4th May 2023

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Using motixafortide to treat multiple myeloma

New research suggests that motixafortide improves stem cell transplants for those with multiple myeloma.

19th Apr 2023

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How research could put an end to the fear of cancer returning

How research could put an end to the fear of cancer returning

14th Apr 2023

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Blood Cancer UK fund new research

Blood Cancer UK are funding 16 new research projects worth £14 million

22nd Mar 2023

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CAR-T cell therapy made available on NHS

Yescarta has now been made available for people with certain types of lymphoma on the NHS in England

26th Jan 2023

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