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17th January 2018

The ‘Hidden’ Cancer – The need to improve blood cancer care

MPs in parliament are discussing the issues faced by blood cancer patients, in a drive to ensure that cancer policy within the UK is better focussed on the needs of patients.

16th January 2018

#myCNSmatters – what’s been happening?

#myCNSmatters is about raising awareness of the crucial role that Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) play in the care of blood cancer patients, and saying thank you for their hard work

2nd January 2018

Positive appeal decision gives second chance for inotuzumab ozogamicin

In August 2017, NICE rejected the use of inotuzumab ozogamicin for the treatment of relapsed, or refractory, b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).

5th October 2017

NICE approves venetoclax for treating chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients

NICE use the Cancer Drugs Fund to grant access to venetoclax for treating chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients.

4th October 2017

NICE issues restricted approval for the use of brentuximab vedotin

Brentuximab vedotin is indicated for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory ALCL and has been available for use through the Cancer Drugs Fund since 2013.

2nd October 2017

Thank you for your support

We want to say thank you to everyone who went spotty, shared their stories and spread the word about #SpotLeukaemia this Blood Cancer Awareness Month.

22nd September 2017

Tomorrow We Need a Cure

September 22nd marks World CML Day and this year the motto has seen an important addition, from “today, together we are treated” to “Today, together we are treated, tomorrow we need a cure”.

11th September 2017

Acute leukemia advocates network launched

In June, at the European Haematology Association conference, members from acute leukaemia patient advocate groups across the globe joined together to discuss the creation of an Acute Leukemia Advocates Network (ALAN).

5th September 2017

Local Sainsbury’s partnership starts with a bang!

Leukaemia Care is now the charity of the year for the Sainsbury’s Blackpole store in Worcester. Find out what we have planned for our partnership in our latest update.

1st September 2017

Lack of leukaemia awareness leading to delays in diagnosis

Our latest report, Living with Leukaemia looks has uncovered a worrying lack of awareness among the public and GPs. Read on to find out more.