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Dedicated to beating blood cancer through research, and supporting those affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS & MPNs.

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Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· 21d

"I just want to see my work being used to help save lives" - Dr Kriti Verma Stem cell transplants save lives. But around half of patients develop graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), where donor immune cells attack the patient's body. 1/3

Dr. Kriti Verma is in a laboratory setting, wearing a lab coat, safety glasses, and blue gloves. Handling a pipette, Dr. Verma is focused on a task. A quote on the image reads, "I don't just want to publish papers. I want to see a real difference that can be taken into the clinic.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· 28d

Just a reminder ❤️ Whatever you're feeling, give yourself permission to feel it. Be gentle with yourself. You're navigating something that most people never have to face.

A quote on a maroon background reads: "However you are feeling is normal." in a handwritten font, normal in red text.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Jul 17

We're wishing Lauren Laverne all the best following her diagnosis and thanking her for speaking so openly about smouldering myeloma. ❤️ Her story may be the first time many people have heard of the condition, so here's what you need to know 🧵

mage of Lauren Laverne radio DJ standing in a green garden wearing a black tshirt that says IT'S HERSELF.

with a quote overlaid that reads "I've been diagnosed with something called smouldering myeloma.

Yes that is a weird name and no I'd never heard of it either.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Jul 17

📢‼️ Two new landmark treatments for rare blood cancers have been approved by NHS England – offering new hope to hundreds of children and adults when other treatment options have failed. A really important step forward for people affected by blood cancer ⬇️

Illustration featuring medical items and text reads Two new drugs on the NHS will offer a lifeline for people with rare blood cancer.
Surrounding elements include a blood bag, pill bottle, and scattered pills and hearts.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Jul 15

Campaigning win ‼️🎉 People with blood cancer in Wales are one step closer to better care, treatment and access to life-saving clinical trials. Today, the Welsh Government announced it will develop a 10-year National Cancer Strategy for Wales – something we've been campaigning for.

Image is of the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care standing in the Senedd, with seats and microphones behind him.

The quote reads:

We need to attract more clinical trials in Wales, and we need to attract more research...

We're working on that now so that Wales can become a world leader.”

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Jul 9

Now, she's seeing the other side of research, spending time with Dr Aidan Haslam in Professor Chris Bunce's Birmingham lab. Alyssa spent the week learning about our work to beat blood cancer, meeting the people driving progress forward & finding out what lab life is like. Watch out for Dr Alyssa.

Alyssa and Aidan in maroon lab coats are working in a laboratory. Alyssa is sitting near protective equipment, and Aidan is working under a fume hood. Various lab instruments and supplies are visible, including safety cabinets and paper towels.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Jul 9

Introducing our newest researcher 🧑‍🔬🔬 We've warmly welcomed Alyssa to our blood cancer research labs this week on her chosen work experience. Alyssa made history as the first person in the world to receive a new type CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancer aged 13.

Alyssa sits down similng at the camera wearing a blood cancer uk lab coat, glasses and her hair tied back. She has lab test tubes behind he

Alyssa and Aidan smile at each other in the lab, the picture has been taken through a gap in a shelf so there are bits of equipment in the foreground and behind them

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Jun 18

Comedian Richard Herring shared that he has been diagnosed with hairy cell leukaemia, a rare type of blood cancer. He explains that although it's considered incurable, it's highly treatable, and many people live well with the condition for many years.

"I have blood cancer. and god is determined to make sure that I get the funniest cancers possible. This one is called hairy cell leukaemia." quote from richard on a purple background, with a photo of him in a hospital chair smiling and relaxed, stuck on like a scrapbook photo.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Jun 17

Myeloma is one of the hardest blood cancers to treat. That's why Dr Nick Crump is working to change that. Dr Crump's research is helping us better understand myeloma and could contribute to the development of more effective treatments in the future.

Dr Nick Crump in a blood cancer uk red lab coat and gloves uses a pipette in a laboratory setting while smiling at the camera. The text on the image reads: "Hi I’m Dr Nick Crump. I want to help improve treatment for myeloma.'

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Jun 12

Mphango shared her personal experience of being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and the challenges she faced. Gemma spoke about how our work with EastEnders is helping to raise awareness, encouraging people to recognise signs and symptoms, and highlighting the support

Mphango and Gemma in the radio studio with a presenter. Purple lights in the background and a bbc london mic directed towards them

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Jun 12

📺 Following Denise's recent storyline on EastEnders, our nurse, Gemma, and ambassador, Mphango, appeared on BBC London News last night.

Blood Cancer UK nurse Gemma sits next to Mphango, ambassador, in a BBC news London live interview. The presenter is directing a question towards them with his hand. Behind them, a large image of Denise from EastEnders is projected on screen, and behind that a background of London buildings.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· May 28

Tonight’s episode of EastEnders airs on World Blood Cancer Day, bringing a story to screen that will feel deeply familiar to many in our community. Denise Fox (played by Diane Parish) receives a blood cancer diagnosis. A reality faced by 40,000 people in the UK every year. 1/5

Denise Fox in EastEnders played by Diane Parish sits in a hospital room with shutter blinds behind her, with a solemn expression on her face.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· May 28

The symptoms of blood cancer may be hard to spot, but they shouldn’t be. This World Blood Cancer Day, we want everyone to be clued up on what to look out for. Please share and help us raise awareness of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN 🩸

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· May 15

A new study analysing data from our UK Blood Cancer Action Plan is the first of its kind to look at differences in survival from all types of blood cancer in all UK nations. Across the UK people from the most deprived backgrounds have lower survival than those from the least deprived backgrounds.

First of its kind UK study reveals deprivation gap across blood cancer survival. image includes graphic of a paper with a bar chart and exclamation mark, and an outline of the map of the UK.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· May 14

Congratulations to Mabon ap Gwynfor, the new Cabinet Secretary of Health and Care in the Welsh Government. We look forward to continuing to work together to improve the lives of people affected by blood cancer across Wales. (Cymraeg below) @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social

Mabon ap Gwynfor, Blood Cancer UK CEO Helen Rowntree, and Ceri Bygrave, consultant haematologist and myeloma lead at UHW Cardiff at an event for the launch of the blood cancer action plan, holding signs that read I support the UK blood cancer action plan because too many people are dying of blood cancer, and more, in english and welsh. they all dress smart in suits and dresses with blazers. A pop up banner stands behind them that reads taking blood cancer out of the shadows,

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· May 12

💙 It’s International Nurses Day! We’re so proud to have a team of experienced clinical and research nurses who’ve worked across UK hospitals and now bring that expertise to help you navigate blood cancer. They provide trusted support. Find out more -> https://bit.ly/3yGa2Rj

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· May 11

Living with blood cancer can be tough ❤️ But we’re here for everyone affected by blood cancer, whether you've been diagnosed yourself or a loved one has. 📞 0808 2080 888 📧 support@bloodcancer.org.uk

Purple poster for Mental Health Awareness Week featuring an illustration of a brain, a heart, and a speech bubble with question marks. Text reads: "You don’t have to go through this alone.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Apr 16

💫 ✨ We wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who took part in Walk of Light 2026! Whether you came to London, Birmingham, took on your own, or the Step Challenge. You've raised over £445,000 so far, which will make a big difference to everyone affected by blood cancer 🌟

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Apr 14

Good to hear blood cancer raised in the House of Commons by Steve Yemm MP during yesterday’s debate on the experiences & outcomes of young people with cancer. Every year, over 680 children under 15, and around 630 teenagers and young adults aged between 15 and 24 are diagnosed with blood cancer.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Apr 3

If you need help this Easter, we’re here for you ❤️ Our Support Line is open over the bank holiday, so you can speak to an experienced blood cancer nurse if you need support or information 📞 For more information and ways to get in touch: https://bit.ly/4uZzLwt

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If you need information or support this Easter, our Support Line is open and here for you.

3rd April (Good Fri): 10am–1pm
4th April: 10am–1pm
5th April (Easter Sun): Closed
6th April (Easter Mon): 10am–1pm

Phone number 0808 2080 888

email suppport@bloodcancer.org.uk

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Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Mar 12

“They’ve been researching cancer for decades, and there’s no change.” We get comments like this a lot – but the reality is research 𝘪𝘴 making a difference. Latest figures from our friends @cancerresearchuk.org show UK cancer death rates have fallen 29% since 1989 and 11% in the last decade.

UK cancer death rates at record low. Research is saving lives. White text in a bold font sits in the top left hand corner. Underneath to the bottom right are icons of 3 test tubes filled with red and pink on a plain purple background.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Mar 11

A few weeks ago we shared we’d submitted a formal appeal against NICE’s decision to remove Tecartus as a treatment for mantle cell lymphoma. We’ve now written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP with Anthony Nolan & Lymphoma Action urging the government to review this decision.

Illustration of a grey A4 document, on a purple background, with a burgundy pen at the bottom, and text over it that reads: Tecartus update. We've urged Wes Streeting MP to review NICE's decision to remove Tecartus as a treatment for mantle cell lymphoma.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Feb 28

There are over 100 different types of blood cancer, but some are rarer than others. If you've been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, it might be harder to find others who have it too, or truly understand ❤️ Share to help us raise awareness. #RareDiseaseDay

Burgundy graphic with the title "Rare Disease Day" at the top. Below, a list of rare types of blood cancer is displayed, including "Hairy cell leukaemia," "T-cell prolymphocytic leukaemia," "Peripheral T-cell lymphomas," "Burkitt lymphoma," "Plasmacytoma," "Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia," and "Acute promyelocytic leukaemia," among others. abstract cell shapes are in the background.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Feb 19

Meet Dr Claire Roddie, one of our incredible blood cancer researchers 👩‍🔬🔬 She's trying to understand why CAR T-cell therapy can be life-changing for some people with blood cancer, but not work as well for others.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Feb 15

Every year, more than 500 children in the UK are diagnosed with blood cancer. On #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay & every day, we're working to fund more life-saving research, more breakthroughs, and more childhoods free from blood cancer. We're thinking of everyone affected ❤️

Purple graphic with text reading, "Childhood is for dreams, not blood cancer diagnoses. International Childhood Cancer Day." Illustrations of a cupcake, heart, lightbulb, and a bicycle swirl above.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Feb 14

Happy Valentine's Day 💘💌 We asked you to send us your love notes with the small ways someone has shown up when dealing with cancer. Here's a few of our favourites. Comment your own love note below, and tag your loved ones who've been there ❤️

Images of handwritten 'love notes' on white lined index note cards:

Thank you for listening when it became dark for me. Love you so much.

Thank you for all the packed lunches and ward giggles.

For being with me through every day, hour, minute, and second.

Icons of red hearts, a pen and an envelope.

handwritten love notes continued:

Bringing Chinese takeaway to my hospital bed.

For cleaning up without complaint every time I was sick.

Bringing a bunch of flowers every time I have a transfusion.

Icons of a hospital, and some flowers and red hearts sit between the notes.

handwritten love notes :

My dog who cuddles me when unwell.

For riding the emotional wave with me.

For not always knowing what to say, but wanting to show you care.

Icons of a purple dog collar with a blood cancer uk b heart tag, flowers and red hearts.

handwritten love notes on index cards:

ALWAYS being there for me throughout 2 and a half years of treatment.

To my stem cell donor, I’m so thankful for you.

For saying nothing will ever change our love.

Icon of some cells, a syringe, and a hand holding a red heart.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Feb 11

Research looks like... Dr Jasmeen Oberoi: "Collaboration from researchers, healthcare professionals and people with lived experience." Dr Lisa Russell: "Teamwork between researchers and clinicians, turning lab discoveries into real treatments for people who need them."

Image is of Dr Jasmeen Oberoi in a burgundy lab coat and gloves using a pipette in a lab setting looking down at what she's doing

Image of Dr Lisa Russel looking into a microscope wearing a white lab coat and blue gloves with a colleague behind looking over her shoulder

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Feb 11

Research looks like... Dr Alexandra Lubin: "Learning something new and these new ideas becoming a reality." Dr Sara Ghorashian: "Staying long days to make potential new treatments." Dr Tracey Chan: "Partnership between doctors and scientists to bring the best care to patients."

Image is of researcher Dr Alexandra Lubin and Dr Beth Payne in Blood Cancer UK lab coats smiling at the camera. Shleves with equipment bottles are visible in the background.

Image of Dr Sara Ghorashian wearing a burgundy blood cancer uk lab coat and blue latex gloves, sitting at her lab desk with technical equipment out

Image is of Dr Tracey Chan, and a colleague, wearing white lab coats standing side by side in their lab.

Blood Cancer UK@bloodcanceruk· Feb 11

Blood cancer research looks like more than lab coats and microscopes. It’s real people working together, tackling tough questions, and showing up every day with hope for the future. We asked our researchers on International Day of Women and Girls in Science what research looks like to them 👩‍🔬