Information about blood cancer

In this section you will find disease specific information on the main types of blood cancers and allied blood disorders.

Blood Cancer Information

In this section you will find disease specific information on the main types of blood cancers and allied blood disorders.

Living well with Leukaemia

It's important to look after yourself, your body and your mind following a diagnosis of a blood cancer.

I’ve just been diagnosed with blood cancer or leukaemia

You may have just learnt you have leukaemia and be wondering about all the things you need to consider following such a life-changing diagnosis. Don't worry, we're here to support you.

Clinical trials

Learning about cancer and cancer treatment is a continuous process. Every new idea and development in treatment needs to be tested in a way that is scientifically reliable. This is done by testing the treatments in controlled trials.

COVID-19 information hub

Find all the latest COVID-19 information from FAQs to patient experiences as well as advice from our team.

Podcasts

Leukaemia Chatters from Leukaemia Care is the latest launch from the team to ensure that you can get the information you need

What sort of exercise is recommended?

You need to ensure you choose something you enjoy which is also appropriate for your age and circumstance. There is no point doing something you have no interest in as most people find it hard enough getting motivated to exercise in the first place.

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Take a Moment to Catch Up

View our latest news and blog articles

October 10th

How our fundraisers have supported Leukaemia Care during Blood Cancer Awareness Month!

September marked Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and throughout the month, a wide range of people raised money for Leukaemia Care, helping to raise awareness and support of our work. ...

October 4th

New treatment for patients with mastocytosis in England and Wales

Leukaemia Care and UK Masto are pleased to announce that Avapritinib (Ayvakyt©) has been approved for treating advanced systemic mastocytosis in adults in England and Wales, thanks to a decision made by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)....

September 19th

Additional treatment for AML patients now available in England

Leukaemia Care is pleased to announce that newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) patients with a FLT3 mutation now have access to quizartinib, in combination with chemotherapy, thanks to a decision made by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) today....