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Leukaemia protective role of Y chromosome gene discovered
Scientists funded by Blood Cancer UK have discovered the first leukaemia protective gene that is specific to the male-only Y chromosome.
Leukaemia - how we can use information to treat it
Why finding about how we get leukaemia in the first place is so important for developing new treatments.
How does the immune system destroy Hodgkin lymphoma?
In Hodgkin lymphoma, the cells which are the root cause of the cancer are hidden within a much larger number of white blood cells.
Researchers say blood cancer beaten in a few decades
Blood cancer researchers are excited about the future and say the scientific progress made mean blood cancer can be beaten in the next few decades.
Blood cancer treatment - weapon of war
As we pay tribute to the soldiers of World War I, we look at the surprising link between the battlefields of France and blood cancer research.
Lymphoma: new tool fights most dangerous
UK scientists funded by Bloodwise have found a new way to identify people with lymphoma who are less likely to respond to standard drugs.
The American Society of Haematology (ASH) Annual Meeting saw 30,000 experts to discuss new research examining blood cancers and other blood disorders.
The American Society of Haematology (ASH) Annual Meeting saw 30,000 experts to discuss new research examining blood cancers and other blood disorders.
Meet the Scientists 2019 - highlights
The event showcases recent breakthroughs in blood cancer research. It's an opportunity to hear about the latest updates in treatments and technologies.
Targeting multiple cancer genes could be key to treating leukaemia
Faults in two genes directly work together to bring about the deadliest form of blood cancer, scientists have discovered in a study that could pave the way for better treatments.
How genomics help people with blood cancer?
What is genomics exactly, and how will it help people with blood cancer now and in the future? Blood Cancer UK's Dr Ross P. Coron explains all.
Blood cancer documentary gave me hope.
War in the Blood, a new BBC documentary follows two people who received CAR-T therapy, a groundbreaking new treatment for blood cancer, as part of a clinical trial. Kate, our Senior Support Services Manager, reviews the documentary.
Blood cancer survival beating other cancers
New analysis shows survival rates for blood cancer have risen faster than for other common cancers in recent years. Find out more.
Researchers grow blood stem cells in lab
A method of growing blood stem cells in the laboratory has been developed by researchers at Stanford University and the University of Tokyo.
Blood cancer and how to cope with stress
For Mental Health Awareness Week, two Bloodwise-funded researchers share things they do to try to maintain mental wellbeing in a stressful environment.
This week I’ve analysed 18,000 genes!
We spoke to Dr Amir Enshaei to find out how his research will reduce the long-term side effects of treatment for children with blood cancer.
Discovery could treat childhood blood cancers
Genetic mutations that drive the development of childhood leukaemia can be traced to errors by the immune system during the production of antibodies.
Leukaemia treatment: test could predict response
The first test to quickly and accurately predict how people will respond to standard treatment for the most common type of leukaemia has been developed.
CAR-T access in Scotland for childhood leukaemia
Children and young people in Scotland with ALL who relapse after standard treatments will be able to access the CAR-T cell therapy Kymriah.
Two breakthroughs in CAR-T therapy
First child with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) receives CAR-T therapy on the NHS and the treatment is made available to adult lymphoma patients.
How a virus can lead to lymphoma trial
Our researcher has been investigating how a virus that causes lymphoma increases the production of this cancer-driving microRNA. Find out more.
