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.

I’ve just been diagnosed with leukaemia

You may have just found out that you or someone you love have leukaemia. It can be hard to know where to start and what to do after such a life-changing diagnosis. We are here to support you. Find out about what support is available, where to find information, and things you may need to get in order.

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Our information is aimed at people in the UK. We do our best to make sure it is accurate and up to date but it should not replace advice or guidance from a health professional.

Treatments for CLL

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is generally very treatable. The main treatments are usually targeted medicines designed to attack CLL cells. Some people have antibody therapy alongside a targeted medicine. Find out about your treatment options and how supportive care can help you too.

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Take a Moment to Catch Up

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June 9th

Dalata and Leukaemia Care extend transformative partnership to 2028

Dalata’s Difference Makers aim to raise over €1 million for health and wellbeing charities...

June 9th

Ruxolitinib approved for patients with acute GvHD in England and Scotland

Leukaemia Care welcomes NICE and the SMC’s approval of ruxolitinib for patients with acute graft versus host disease (aGvHD) in England and Scotland....

March 18th

Welfare Reforms and leukaemia patients: What you need to know

The UK Government's proposed welfare reforms could negatively impact leukaemia patients relying on benefits like Universal Credit and PIP. Leukaemia Care is advocating against unfair changes that may worsen financial struggles. While some aspects remain uncertain, the charity is pushing for fairer policies and offering support to affected individuals....