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People with undiagnosed blood cancer don't know they're vulnerable to coronavirus
There are over 10,000 people with undiagnosed blood cancer who are extremely vulnerable to the coronavirus, but don't know it.
18th Apr 2020

Could a blood cancer drug be used to help people with COVID-19?
Calquence is being trialled in patients with COVID-19 who are critically ill, in the hope that it may reduce damage to their lungs.
16th Apr 2020

Five charities call for supermarkets to sign up to key pledges
We've written to supermarkets with six key pledges, to ensure people with blood cancer and other vulnerable people shielding for 12 weeks can get food deliveries.
9th Apr 2020

Call for supermarkets to prioritise people with blood cancer for online orders
We've written to the government and six major supermarkets, calling on them to take urgent action to make sure people with blood cancer can get food deliveries.
4th Apr 2020

It's not a big day today, but it's been a big couple of years - Gemma Peters
When I joined this organisation, I said we never would change our name, writes our CEO Gemma Peters
31st Mar 2020

Our new name
As of today, we have changed our name from Bloodwise to Blood Cancer UK.
31st Mar 2020

Charities keep people well - we need government help too
The coronavirus emergency has increased demand for the third sector, while crushing its ability to raise funds, writes our CEO Gemma Peters.
29th Mar 2020

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.
2nd Feb 2020

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.
2nd Feb 2020

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.
2nd Feb 2020

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.
2nd Feb 2020

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.
2nd Feb 2020

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.
2nd Feb 2020

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.
2nd Feb 2020

Simon Thomas takes on president role
TV presenter Simon Thomas has announced that he has been made a President at Blood Cancer UK.
2nd Feb 2020

Simon Thomas is helping to beat blood cancer
Simon Thomas launched the Gemma Thomas Fund in memory of his wife, who lived with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
2nd Feb 2020

Kat's blood cancer story
Kat met with her Clinical Nurse Specialist Darren to talk about the huge difference he made during the toughest time in her life.
31st Jan 2020

We’re changing to Blood Cancer UK
Bloodwise will be changing its name to Blood Cancer UK in Spring 2020. The decision to change our name follows a year-long discussion with the Bloodwise community.
29th Jan 2020

What the election result means for people affected by blood cancer
Discover what the British election result could mean for people living with blood cancer living in the UK.
12th Dec 2019

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.
10th Dec 2019
