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What would you like to learn more about?

Your experience of blood cancer can directly shape how clinical trials are designed and who gets to take part. We particularly want to hear from people whose voices have often been missing from these conversations.

The more we hear from different people, the better trials work for everyone.

You choose how and when you get involved. There's no pressure to do more than feels right.

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Join the involvement network

Help shape research, trial design, patient information and more.

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Improving access to clinical trials

Listen to Senior Research Nurse Tamunoibim Anidima speak to community researchers Rehab Asad and Ngozi about improving awareness of clinical trials amongst Black, Pakistani and other minoritised communities.

Visit our YouTube playlist to watch Improving access to clinical trials with Urdu subtitles.

How people like you are shaping research

Our community's voices have already shaped how blood cancer research and clinical trials are done. From specific changes to a trial's design, to broader changes in how research funding is decided, the impact has been real. Here are some examples.

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"Really great to see that our combined effort has resulted in what looks like pretty comprehensive information, guide and support.  For me personally, being asked to input thoughts and ideas to any research and information around blood cancer is a real lift. It’s so good to see something positive come from a fairly scary chronic condition. Experiencing any cancer can be a lonely old road, it’s good to be part of helping with understanding that.”

Janette, a member of our involvement network.
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Shibu's story: clinical trial access and what needs to change

Shibu's clinical trial saved his life. He shares what he wants to see change so everyone can take part.

Read Shibu's story

Working to make clinical trials fairer for everyone

We know that people from some communities are less likely to take part in clinical trials, even though they may be at higher risk for some blood cancers.

A report conducted by Blood Cancer UK to explore the potential barriers and solutions to accessing clinical trials.

Clinical trials in ethnic minorities

Our 2021 report on the experiences of people from Black and ethnic minority communities in blood cancer clinical trials.

Read our report

You don't have to start on your own

If you're still affected by your blood cancer experience, it might help to talk about it.

A specialist nurse can answer your questions or listen to what you're going through. Or you can find other people affected by blood cancer in our online community.

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Ask a blood cancer nurse

Speak to one of our blood cancer nurses on 0808 2080 888

Prefer email? Submit a question.

Contact our nursing team.
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Ask the blood cancer community about clinical trials

Connect with people who've been through a clinical trial themselves in our online community.

Explore the online forum