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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

👏 New research from Dr Matthew Blunt, supported by Leukaemia UK, shows how selinexor could help natural killer (NK) cells attack multiple myeloma cells, potentially strengthening existing treatments. 🔬 Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42798230/

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Children often experience aches and pains as they grow - but ongoing bone pain could be a sign of leukaemia. 🦴 If the pain is persistent, MAKE sure it’s nothing serious. Take them to your GP and ask for a full blood count test. 🩸 #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

A graphic raising awareness of ongoing bone pain as a common symptom of leukaemia and encouraging people to ask their GP about a full blood count test. The text reads, ‘Make sure it’s just growing pains' alongside an image of a child holding onto their leg.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It most likely is “just another bug” - but it’s important to MAKE sure. Repeated infections could be a sign of leukaemia. If you’re concerned, ask your GP for a full blood count test - a simple way to help rule out leukaemia. 🩸 #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

A graphic raising awareness of recurring illnesses and infections as a common symptom of leukaemia and encouraging people to ask their GP about a full blood count test. The text reads, ‘Make sure it’s just another bug' alongside an image of a person wiping their nose with a tissue.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

⚠️ Bruising more easily than usual? Not sure what caused it? MAKE sure it’s nothing serious. Unexplained bruising or bleeding could be a sign of leukaemia. If you notice one or more symptoms that concern you, ask your GP for a full blood count test. #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

A graphic raising awareness of unexplained bruises and bleeding as a common symptom of leukaemia and encouraging people to ask their GP about a full blood count test. The text reads, ‘Make sure it’s just another little knock' alongside an image of a purple bruise on a person’s arm.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Do you know the signs and symptoms of leukaemia? 🩸 If you’re experiencing persistent fatigue, unexplained bruising/bleeding or repeated infections, ask your GP for a full blood count test. Repost and help us spread the word this #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth. 🧡

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Fascinating research! Dr Daniel Coleman, one of our former John Goldman Fellows, used light-emitting proteins to measure MAPK activity in leukaemia cells - an important signalling pathway that helps cells grow & survive. 🧫🔬 Read more about his research: www.exphem.org/action/showP...

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Leukaemia UK's annual conference will be back in January 2027, and will be open to all Early Career Researchers from across the UK working on leukaemia. 🔬 🗓️ Save the date: Thursday 28th January 2027 at the Wellcome Collection. More information coming soon!

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our funded researchers have uncovered a new way that a key protein helps cancer cells grow and a potential target for future treatments. 💡 🎥 Dr Konstantinos Tzelepis gives us a quick insight into this groundbreaking research. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41... @scicambridge.bsky.social

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A drug used to treat worm infections could offer a new way to tackle childhood leukaemia. 👏🩸 Our funded researcher Dr Noelia Che and her colleagues @uclchildhealth.bsky.social investigated whether mebendazole could be repurposed to treat childhood AML. 🔗 www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/news/researc...

Dr Noelia Che is stood in a laboratory and wearing a white lab coat. Behind her are shelves with laboratory equipment. The text reads, ‘New paper: Could a decades-old worm treatment help to tackle childhood AML?’

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

New research reveals how abnormal blood cells in children with Down syndrome might develop into acute leukaemia by ‘evading’ the immune system - and which children might be at greater risk. 💡 Read more about the study here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

An image of red blood cells in the bloodstream. The text reads, ‘A step closer to understanding how abnormal blood cells can develop into leukaemia for children with Down syndrome’.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Congratulations @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social on becoming Secretary of Health & Social Care. We look forward to working with you and your team on the implementation of the National Cancer Plan to save and improve more lives of leukaemia.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We’re delighted to have passed AMRC’s Expert Review Audit again, which confirms that we use robust and rigorous research funding processes. 🔬 We’re dedicated to funding the very best research, by talented researchers, to transform outcomes for those diagnosed with leukaemia. 🧡

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

How do blood stem cells develop in the embryo? Could this knowledge help researchers to generate blood stem cells outside the body? 🩸 Our funded researcher, Dr Samanta Mariani, reveals some fascinating insights in her latest paper. Read more: labs.sciety.org/articles/by?...

Leukaemia UK-funded researcher, Dr Samanta Mariani, is wearing a lab coat and preparing to use a microscope. The text reads, 'New paper: Understanding how blood stem cells first develop during the embryonic stages'.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We're proud to be supporting the MyeCare UK AML registry, bringing together experts from across the haematology community to create a richer understanding of AML and improve outcomes for patients. 🧡

A healthcare worker wearing a blue uniform with a stethoscope around their neck. They are holding a patient’s hand compassionately. The text reads, ‘We’re pleased to be supporting the MyeCare UK AML registry’.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We’re delighted that thousands more people, including those with leukaemia, will now be eligible for the RSV vaccine on the NHS. 💉 We called for broader access to RSV vaccination for people at increased risk and are pleased to see this reflected. 👏 www.england.nhs.uk/2026/07/thou...

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Mednet @mednethealth.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Earlier this week some of our team travelled into London to join @leukaemiauk.bsky.social for their #CartwheelForACure event. It was great to have been invited. We look forward to working with the Leukaemia UK team again in the future. #LeukaemiaAwareness

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Researchers have shown that CAR-T cell therapy could target the cells driving myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) - blood cancers that can progress to acute leukaemia. 🩸 Another exciting step towards expanding where CAR-T therapies can make a difference. 👏 www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

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CAR T cell therapy targets key mutation driving rare blood cancers

A new form of CAR T cell therapy has been designed to find and destroy the cancer-driving stem cells responsible for a group of blood cancers known as myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), while leavin...

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📢 Today, NICE has recommended Pirtobrutinib for eligible people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) on the NHS in England. This provides another targeted treatment option for people whose CLL has returned or stopped responding after treatment with a BTK inhibitor. 👏

An orange graphic which reads, ‘New treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in England: Pirtobrutinib’ followed by ‘Approved’ with a green tick symbol.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Yesterday in Parliament, we launched our new report to end the delays in leukaemia diagnosis. Huge thanks to our sponsor Paul Holmes MP, to @douglasmcallister.bsky.social, Stuart Andrew MP and our Community Champion, Jade, for their powerful speeches, and to the 26 MPs & Peers who attended. (1/2)

Two people stand beside a Leukaemia UK banner indoors, wearing visitor lanyards and holding orange campaign signs reading “Let’s reduce emergency diagnosis” and “Count us in.”

A speaker stands at a lectern indoors addressing an audience. He is stood next to a Leukaemia UK banner that reads “Finding and funding life-changing research that matters most”.

A group of Leukaemia UK Community Champions, and CEO Fiona Hazell, pose for a photo. They are wearing visitor lanyards and stood beside a Leukaemia UK banner.

Close-up of a printed campaign leaflet on a stone surface with the text, “End the delays in leukaemia diagnosis” with a blurred image of a group outside the Houses of Parliament.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thank you Martin Vickers MP for highlighting our Parliamentary Reception and our call for earlier diagnosis of leukaemia during today’s Business Statement. We appreciate your request for a Health Minister to come to the House of Commons & outline how the Government will support earlier diagnosis.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

💬 Share your views and help to strengthen the voices of people affected by rare and less common cancers, including leukaemia. Fill in @cancer52org.bsky.social's patient survey and help to shape future policy work to improve diagnosis and access to treatments: www.surveymonkey.com/r/c52patient...

A graphic with an icon of a person holding a tablet in their hands and filling out an online survey. The text reads, ‘Share your views. Help to strengthen the voices of those with rare and less common* cancers'. A disclaimer at the bottom reads, ‘*All cancers other than the four most common: breast, bowel, lung and prostate.’

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We’re proud to be one of 89 charities awarded a share of the National Institute for Health and Care Research's £37m investment into early career researchers. This will contribute to the funding of some of our John Goldman Fellowships, which help our researchers at a crucial stage in their careers.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Prof David Vetrie and team have identified two “routes” (TR1 & TR2) leading to CML - helping explain differences in patient outcomes. 💡 Now, with a second Project Grant, the team is building on this to develop more targeted therapies. 🧡 Read more: www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/the-road-to-...

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

For many people with leukaemia, a diagnosis comes after months or even years of not being taken seriously by healthcare professionals.‼️ Tell the Government to end the delays in leukaemia diagnosis. For people like Jade, who have to fight to be heard: action.leukaemiauk.org.uk/end-the-delay

A quote on an orange background which reads, “Relief is not the primary emotion you would expect following a leukaemia diagnosis. But for me, it was. Relief that I was finally being taken seriously and being cared for” followed by ‘Jade, leukaemia patient’.

A woman is laying in bed and holding a light brown coloured dog in her arms. She is smiling at the camera, while the dog looks away.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We are delighted to announce further funding for ground-breaking research through our 2026 Project Grants. 🔬 Applications are now open and will close at midday on 8th July 2026. Find out more and apply here 👉 leukaemiauk.org.uk/research-and-advocacy/research-funding-opportunities/project-grants

An image of a scientist working in a lab. He is using a microscope and test tubes. The text reads, ‘Applications are now open for our 2026 Project Grants'.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It took FOUR years and hundreds of visits to healthcare providers before Virginie was finally diagnosed with leukaemia. 🤯 Add your name and tell the Government to end the delays in leukaemia diagnosis: action.leukaemiauk.org.uk/end-the-delay

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

A simple full blood count would have diagnosed Mooni earlier and saved his family the horrendous torture of not knowing if he would ever wake up. Join over 7,000 people in calling for the Government to end the delays in leukaemia diagnosis 👉 action.leukaemiauk.org.uk/end-the-delay

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

For the first time, leukaemia has been recognised in the Government’s National Cancer Plan. That recognition matters. But action is what saves lives. Add your name and tell the Government to end the delays in leukaemia diagnosis: action.leukaemiauk.org.uk/end-the-delay #CountUsIn

Recognition matters. But action save lives. Add your name

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Dr Kevin Rattigan, one of our funded researchers, has developed protein-based drugs called enzymes which can be used to starve leukaemia cells of some of the key nutrients they need to survive. 🎥 We caught up with Dr Rattigan in the lab to see how his research is going.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It shouldn’t have to take months of GP visits for leukaemia patients like Tracey to be taken seriously. But sadly, right now, this is their reality. 💔 Add your name and tell the Government to end the delays in leukaemia diagnosis: action.leukaemiauk.org.uk/end-the-delay

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We were delighted to present our work on the first Best Practice Timed Pathway for blood cancers at @bsochaem.bsky.social conference. 🩸 This step-by-step guide - developed with @lymphomaaction.bsky.social @myelomauk.bsky.social and @england.nhs.uk - will improve diagnosis for blood cancer patients.

Holly McConnell, from Leukaemia UK’s Policy & Advocacy team, delivers a presentation on the Best Practice Timed Pathway for blood cancers at the British Society for Haematology conference.

Holly McConnell (far right) with Anna Grint from Lymphoma Action and Sarah Galley from Myeloma UK, at the British Society for Haematology conference.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Ian saw his GP twice but wasn’t taken seriously. He was eventually diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) at A&E. Like Ian, 1 in 4 people with leukaemia face delays in diagnosis. Add your name to end the delays: action.leukaemiauk.org.uk/end-the-delay #AMLWorldAwarenessDay #CountUsIn

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

No one should have to fight to be heard. But like Jade, 1 in 4 people with leukaemia face avoidable delays in their diagnosis. It’s time to end the delays. Add your name and call on the Government to act: action.leukaemiauk.org.uk/end-the-delay #CountUsIn

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

📢 A new treatment has been approved on the NHS in Scotland for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Acalabrutinib, in combination with Venetoclax, has been approved by NICE for adults with previously untreated CLL. We are so pleased to have supported in this process. 🧡

An orange graphic which reads, ‘New treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in Scotland: Acalabrutinib’ followed by ‘Approved’ with a green tick symbol.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

📢 Have you been diagnosed with, or are you supporting someone with, acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)? Would you be interested in taking part in a study which aims to improve access to stem cell transplants? Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/pro...

Two blood bags hanging on a medical stand in a hospital setting with blurred surgical lights and staff in the background. The text reads, 'Fancy taking part in a study that could help to improve stem cell transplant services across the UK?'

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Even when treatment seems to work, some people relapse. A new study suggests why 👇 Doctors already track tiny traces of cancer (MRD), but this research shows genetic changes in remaining cells also matter. 🔬 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Genetic alterations and measurable residual disease in core binding factor acute myeloid leukemia - Leukemia

Leukemia - Genetic alterations and measurable residual disease in core binding factor acute myeloid leukemia

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Exciting progress in blood cancer research! New AI tools are showing real promise in helping detect conditions like leukaemia more quickly and accurately from simple blood smears. 🩸 Read more about the research. 👇 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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AI-based hematological malignancy prediction from peripheral blood smears in a large diagnostic laboratory cohort - Leukemia

Leukemia - AI-based hematological malignancy prediction from peripheral blood smears in a large diagnostic laboratory cohort

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Can you believe computer simulations can help to answer some of the questions behind why certain blood cancers relapse? 🩸 Dr Simon Mitchell @sussex.ac.uk, the latest recipient of our John Goldman Fellowship Follow-up Fund, is doing exactly this. Read more: www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/research-and...

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Raising awareness of leukaemia within the deaf and hard of hearing community. 🧡 We teamed up with @signhealth.bsky.social to spread the word about leukaemia, and the common signs and symptoms, this #SignLanguageWeek.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We were pleased to see The Rare Cancers Bill pass the Third Reading in the House of Lords last week. The Bill will help those with leukaemia and other rare cancers benefit from research, clinical trials and new treatments. Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for bringing it to the House.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We’re delighted to announce further funding for healthcare professionals to undertake projects to improve treatment, care and quality of life for leukaemia patients. 🧡 Applications for our Patient Care Pioneer Award are now open. Find out more & apply: www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/research-and...

Two women, a patient and a nurse, are looking at each other and smiling. The nurse has her hand on top of the patient’s hand, in a comforting way. The text reads, ‘Are you a healthcare professional? Could your project idea help to improve treatment, care, and quality of life for leukaemia patients?’

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Have you ever heard of Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) - a complication that can happen after a stem cell transplant? In our latest blog, we explore how and why it happens, how transplant teams try to reduce the risk, and how it can be treated. 👇 www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/stories/when...

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Research Blog: When donor cells attack - understanding GvHD - Leukaemia UK

After a stem cell transplant some patients experience severe or long-lasting complications, in this blog we delve into why GvHD happens.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Thank you @douglasmcallister.bsky.social for raising the issues of delays in diagnosing leukaemia. We are glad that @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social recognises the issue and we're ready to work with the Government to ensure that the National Cancer Plan delivers for those affected by leukaemia.

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Douglas McAllister MP @douglasmcallister.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🧬The Labour Government's National Cancer Plan will address unacceptable delays in leukaemia diagnoses, with 1/4 patients facing avoidable delays in being diagnosed. I asked the Minister how this will be implemented, with the historic introduction of genomic testing at birth. @leukaemiauk.bsky.social

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Leukaemia patients in Wales face significant gaps in diagnosis, treatment and care. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⚠️ The next Senedd MUST represent a moment of real change. We’re ready to work with the Welsh Government to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Read our report for Wales here: www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/app/uploads/...

An orange graphic with icons of Cardiff castle and the flag of Wales. The text reads, ‘Our vision for Wales’ and ‘Driving real, meaningful change for those affected by leukaemia in Wales.’

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Scotland has the power to transform the future for people with leukaemia. We're ready to work with the Scottish Government to turn the ambitious vision of the Scottish Cancer Strategy into progress for leukaemia patients. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Read our report for Scotland here: www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/app/uploads/...

An orange graphic with icons of the flag of Scotland, and a man wearing a kilt and playing the bagpipes. The text reads, ‘Our vision for Scotland’ and ‘Together, we can turn ambition into progress for people with leukaemia in Scotland.’

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

What does the Government’s new National Cancer Plan mean for people with leukaemia? In our latest blog, we take an in-depth look at the commitments that could transform diagnosis, treatment and care for leukaemia patients. 👇 www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/news/nationa...

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The National Cancer Plan: what does it mean for people with leukaemia? - Leukaemia UK

The Government’s new National Cancer Plan for England, which launched on World Cancer Day 2026, marks the most significant progress in policy for leukaemia and other blood cancers in more...

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

📢 A huge win for #WorldCancerDay! The Government has announced a new metric to track early diagnosis for leukaemia, as part of the National Cancer Plan. We’ve campaigned for this commitment & will work to ensure it delivers for leukaemia patients. 🧡

Today’s National Cancer Plan marks a major breakthrough in improving early diagnosis for leukaemia, with a new metric aiming to reduce the number of cancers diagnosed in an emergency setting – something we have campaigned for relentlessly. This is a major step forward for people with leukaemia and a huge testament to the strength of our community’s voices.

We are now ready to work with Government to ensure this plan will deliver earlier diagnosis, improved survival and better quality of life for the thousands of people diagnosed with leukaemia every year. Together, we will stop leukaemia devastating lives.
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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

With the National Cancer Plan set to be published tomorrow, our CEO Fiona Hazell sets out why the Government must urgently commit to earlier diagnosis targets for leukaemia - to improve outcomes and to save lives healthcaretoday.com/article/comm...

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