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How is the coronarvirus affecting the blood cancer community’s mental health?

In the current climate, it’s inevitable that many people’s mental health will be affected to some extent as we’re cooped up inside and cut off from friends and family. But what impact has the coronavirus pandemic had on people affected by blood cancer specifically?

5th May 2020

Window with a handmade poster displaying a rainbow with the words 'Stay safe' underneath.

From Dine Out to Dine IN – Confessions of a Technophobe

Technophobe Maria Clarke from our Glasgow and District Branch hosts a successful virtual fundraiser.

29th Apr 2020

Findings from our survey on COVID-19

Discover the findings from the Blood Cancer UK COVID-19 survey of people with blood cancer and those supporting them.

28th Apr 2020

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Over a third of people with blood cancer “haven’t had shielding letter”

Our survey found that over a third of people with blood cancer who are expecting to get a letter telling them to stay at home and shield because of the coronavirus have not yet received one.

27th Apr 2020

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

A close up of a researcher using a pipette inside a vial of blood cancer, in a rack with other vials of blood.

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

Test tubes stored in a rack

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

A stock image of a canned goods aisle in a supermarket, completely empty.

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

Stock image of a supermarket with aisles of packaged food.

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

Gemma Peters, former CEO of Blood Cancer UK, sitting with her arms folded at a desk.

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

Former Blood Cancer UK Chief Executive, Gemma Peters, sits smiling at a table with a collection pot next to her.

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

A close up of a researcher's hands in a lab, holding a pipette and test tubes.

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

World War One image of man with rudimentary gas mask on preparing a machine gun on the battlefield.

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 poses with wife and child outside.

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

Simon Thomas poses with wife and child outside.