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Childhood leukaemia - scientists map the genetic evolution
Key genetic events responsible for initiating the early stages of a type of childhood leukaemia have been identified by scientists in London.
Simon Thomas on his wife’s death from leukaemia
Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas appeared on This Morning on 27 February to speak publicy for the first time about his wife’s sudden death from leukaemia.
Researchers work to treat chemotherapy-resistant leukaemia
Research shows treatment-resistance in aggressive blood cancer may be overcome by combining a new drug called venetoclax with chemotherapy.
All Party Parliamentary Group Meeting
A brief overview of the APPG event launching The 'Hidden' Cancer
NICE approves use of Gazyvaro for treatment of follicular lymphoma on NHS in England and Wales
NICE approves use of Gazyvaro for treatment of follicular lymphoma on NHS in England and Wales
Blood Cancer UK clinical trial on BBC
BBC documentary Find Me a Cure follows the experiences of patients and doctors involved in the Bloodwise-funded CLARITY clinical trial for over a year.
APPG launch blood cancer report
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on blood cancer launched its first report on improving blood cancer care and MPs debated about NHS blood cancer care.
Latest statistics released on number of blood cancer cases in England
According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics, 303,135 people were diagnosed with cancer in England in 2016 – an increase of 3,212 people compared to the 2015 statistics.
APPG report on blood cancer care
The first report by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on blood cancer concludes that the government’s Cancer Strategy is not doing enough.
Coping with life after childhood cancer
Blogger Ed highlights some of the most difficult aspects of trying to live a normal life after cancer. Here he shares his experience.
How acute promyelocytic leukaemia develops
Our researchers carried out investigations into how acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) develops. Here's a breakdown of what they discovered.
How relevant are statistics?
Statistics are everywhere – especially when you have been diagnosed with blood cancer. Blogger Butterfly Anna explores whether or not they are important.
New study could help treatment for common type of leukaemia
New findings could help to predict how people with the most common form of leukaemia will respond to chemotherapy.
Lymphoma drug on NHS for mantle cell lymphoma
NICE announce the drug ibrutinib will be available on the NHS in England to people with mantle cell lymphoma who relapse or do not respond to treatment.
Dying cell infusions could help save lives
Researchers make a breakthrough in how to prevent the lethal side effects of blood cancer patients who receive stem cell transplants.
Nick Clegg and Miriam González Durántez son’s blood cancer diagnosis |
Nick Clegg and Miriam González Durántez featured as guests on ITV’s Lorraine show and spoke or the first time about their son’s blood cancer diagnosis.
Thoughts for Mental Health Awareness Week 2017
The emotional and physiological side of blood cancer is so overlooked - as is mental health in general - and this really needs to change.
Running is my new best friend
How running has helped me deal with my son's leukaemia diagnosis
Charlotte's story - being lumped with lymphoma
Despite being dogged by stomach trouble for more than 2 years, I thought my immune system was unbreakable. How wrong I was! Read my blog here.