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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.
Simon Thomas takes on president role
TV presenter Simon Thomas has announced that he has been made a President at Blood Cancer UK.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
A quarter blood cancer cases found after emergency admission
Thousands of people a year in England learn they have blood cancer, such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, after their symptoms need emergency treatment.
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.
Social media helps with blood cancer diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. I didn’t know where to turn. But social media helped in many ways, from showing me I wasn’t alone.
Bharat's story - in memory of Sangita
Bharat lost his wife, Sangita, to acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in 2015. Here he tells how he raised over £50,000 for blood cancer research.
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.
Helping Blood Cancer UK make change
Mat is a member of the Blood Cancer UK Policy Panel. He explains how his experience with myeloma inspired him to join our panel and help make change.
The secret to a successful charity shop
A three-person team, including a mother and daughter, run Blood Cancer UK's only charity shops. They share the story of how they’ve raised £1.4 million.
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 mental wellbeing
Clinical psychologist and award-winning writer Dr Frances Goodhart shares her tips for taking care of your mental wellbeing following a cancer diagnosis.