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How a Yorkshire house led to five pioneering research projects

Last year you raised an incredible £1.95m for Blood Cancer UK in the Omaze Millon Pound House Draw. Find out more about the incredible research projects this is helping to support.

11th Apr 2024

A group of people happy holding up the amount of money raised.

Simon Thomas launches new blood cancer projects

Blood Cancer UK reveals that the money from their latest partnership with Omaze UK is their largest single donation to date. The money has now been invested into research via the Omaze x Blood Cancer UK Research Fund.

19th Mar 2024

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Louis Walsh's blood cancer

Walsh has a rare form of blood cancer, which affects the plasma cells in the blood.

15th Mar 2024

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Scotland drug regulators rule blood cancer isn't cost effective

Yescarta, the blood cancer drug is not to be made available on the NHS in Scotland even though it is in England. Blood Cancer UK says it highlights the inequality in access to blood cancer drugs across the UK.

12th Mar 2024

A man having chemotherapy in hospital

£4 million research project to establish those with high risk of blood cancer

On World Cancer Day, Blood Cancer UK & The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced a £4 million research project into establishing those at high risk of blood cancer.

4th Feb 2024

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Blood cancer drug Tepkinly authorised for use on NHS

The drug for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Tepkinly, has been authorised for use on the NHS as a third line treatment.

1st Feb 2024

Jacqueline, in remission from DLBCL, smiles whilst holding a phone to her ear, standing outside in front of a house.

From despair to hope: The Matthew Wilson Multiple Myeloma Fund

Matthew Wilson establishes the Matthew Wilson Multiple Myeloma Fund (MWMMF) at Blood Cancer UK.

26th Jan 2024

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Our response to the Government's plan for UK commercial clinical trials

Refreshing clinical trials activity must benefit people with blood cancer across the UK.

18th Jan 2024

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Artist Vicky Yorke shares her range of unique empathy cards

Find out more about the empathy cards created by artist Vicky Yorke, specially for Blood Cancer UK.

12th Jan 2024

Vicky Yorke empathy cards

Insurance leader Matthew Wilson - our new chair

Matthew Wilson, Insurance leader, is set to be the new Chair of Blood Cancer UK.

1st Dec 2023

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Top tips for hosting a charity music event

Top tips for hosting a charity music event from supporter Ed

22nd Nov 2023

Amwins Global Risks partners with Blood Cancer UK to raise funds for myeloma

Blood Cancer UK are partnering with Amwins Global Risks to raise funds for myeloma

20th Nov 2023

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Stay updated with our organisational strategy

The latest news on our organisational strategy.

10th Nov 2023

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Research links childhood CT scan exposure to increased blood cancer risk

In new research, scientists have linked increased CT scan exposure to an increased risk of blood cancer in younger people.

9th Nov 2023

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How our research gave vaccine answers to people with blood cancer

Read about how our scientists were able to understand the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine for clinically extremely vulnerable people.

2nd Nov 2023

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The stolen legacy of Henrietta Lacks

Taken without her knowledge, Henrietta's 'immortal' cells have had an everlasting impact on research and medical ethics.

24th Oct 2023

Henrietta Lacks

New non-Hodgkin lymphoma drug

A drug for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, epcoritamab, has been authorised for use in the UK for adults.

24th Oct 2023

Jacqueline, in remission from DLBCL, stands smiling with her friend on a clear sunny day.

This MDS World Awareness Day, four people share their story

October 25 every year is World MDS Awareness Day. This year, four people share their story of living with MDS.

23rd Oct 2023

Ally and his young daughter. Ally is wearing fire brigade uniform

Zanabrutinib recommended for adults with CLL in the UK

Zanubrutinib has been recommended for adults with the blood cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) in England.

19th Oct 2023

Trevor, who has chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), sits smiling, holding hands with his wife on the sofa at the back of a caravan.

People with the blood cancer, known as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) are set to benefit from a new treatment – glofitamab – on the NHS.

People with the blood cancer, known as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) are set to benefit from a new treatment – glofitamab – on the NHS.

18th Oct 2023

Jacqueline, in remission from DLBCL, smiles whilst holding a phone to her ear, standing outside in front of a house.