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Scotland approves two new blood cancer drugs
Two new drugs for the blood cancer, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma DLBCL have been made available for use on the NHS in Scotland as a third-line treatment.
Blood cancer treatment for a form of acute myeloid leukaemia approved for use on NHS
New blood cancer treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) with IDH1 mutation. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approved Ivosidenib (Tibsovo) with azacitidine has made it available to those in England and Wales.
COVID-19 vaccines and blood cancer latest evidence
Lots of information continues to circulate about COVID-19 and vaccinations for immunocompromised people. Here's the latest evidence.
An update on Blood Cancer UK's strategy to beat blood cancer
One year after we launched our strategy to beat blood cancer, we look at how we're performing.
Prime Minister recognises blood cancer fundraiser
James Badger, from Harrogate who is raising £300,000 for Blood Cancer UK after his wife passed away from leukaemia has received Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Points of Light award.
Snowman author leaves gift to Blood Cancer UK
Blood Cancer UK are one of three charities left a gift in the Will of the author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, CBE.
Selinexor recommended in draft final guidance for myeloma
The drug, selinexor has been recommended by NICE in final draft guidance for use in people with myeloma if previous treatment has failed.
Minreet's marathon for mum with myeloma
Minreet and the Skipping Sikh will run the London Marathon for Blood Cancer UK to give hope to their mum who is receiving treatment for the blood cancer, myeloma
CAR-T therapy Kymriah available for a form of childhood and young-adult leukaemia on the NHS
'Life-changing' blood cancer drug, Kymriah is now available routinely on the NHS for childhood and young-adult B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on the NHS
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.
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.
Louis Walsh's blood cancer
Walsh has a rare form of blood cancer, which affects the plasma cells in the blood.
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.
£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.
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.
From despair to hope: The Matthew Wilson Multiple Myeloma Fund
Matthew Wilson establishes the Matthew Wilson Multiple Myeloma Fund (MWMMF) at Blood Cancer UK.
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.
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.
Insurance leader Matthew Wilson - our new chair
Matthew Wilson, Insurance leader, is set to be the new Chair of Blood Cancer UK.
Top tips for hosting a charity music event
Top tips for hosting a charity music event from supporter Ed
