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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
£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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stay updated with our organisational strategy
The latest news on our organisational strategy.
10th Nov 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Blood Cancer UK call for UK-wide mask guidance and increased symptomatic testing
As we head into winter, Blood Cancer UK call for guidance to help protect those affected by blood cancer
16th Oct 2023
What we can achieve with £1 million
We're proud to announce We’ve invested over £1 million funding five research projects, across five different blood cancers
4th Oct 2023
The story of Dr Jane C Wright, pioneer of blood cancer research
To mark the start of Black History Month, we share the story of Dr Jane C Wright, a true pioneer in the field of blood cancer research
28th Sep 2023