Working with Leukaemia UK
It was World Blood Cancer Day on Saturday 28th May, but raising awareness of blood cancers matters all year round. Leukaemia UK is a fantastic charity that has funded research into leukaemia and other blood cancers for well over 40 years. Today, around 250,000 people are living with the disease in the UK. That’s 250,000 stories, 250,000 families and countless more lives affected by blood cancer. Did you know it’s the fifth most common cancer in our country?
Leukaemia UK is helping pioneer vital advances in treatment and improve outcomes for patients. There are currently over 100 different types of blood cancers which are predominantly subtypes of leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive type of blood cancer which affects around 2,700 people a year. It occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough red blood cells, platelets and certain types of white blood cells called myeloid blood cells. Symptoms of AML develop very quickly and include tiredness, bruising, bleeding and infections. Scientists at Leukaemia UK like Dr Tzelepis are leading breakthrough research into developing an inhibitor of a specific gene, METTL3, which is essential for AML cell survival.
Leukaemia UK doesn’t only provide lead research in blood cancer treatments; they also give crucial emotional support to their patients. Their incredible ‘Mind & Body’ team works alongside the King’s College Hospital haematology team to support patients and their loved ones throughout treatment. Leukaemia UK champions integrated care, recognising that treating both mind and body can support recovery and improve wellbeing.
A bold new strategy
In order to prevent leukaemia from further devastating more ives, Leukaemia UK are launching a bold new strategy:
“Since Leuka and Leukaemia UK merged in 2019 we have been focused on being a greater force for change for those whose lives are impacted by a leukaemia diagnosis. Despite decades of progress, survival rates for leukaemia are still nowhere near where they should be, and, quality of life for many remains a challenge. We believe now, more than ever before, that research has the power to change this. Our new strategy – shaped by our supporters and scientific and healthcare professionals across the blood cancer community – will be focused on saving and improving more lives, through research, awareness and advocacy.”
Thank you Leukaemia UK
A special shout out to the wonderful team at Leukaemia UK for their continued dedication to fighting blood cancer. We’re incredibly proud to support such an amazing charity and honoured to share their new strategy film, which we produced. For more information on the strategy, head over to their website to learn more.
Early diagnosis saves lives
If you or a loved one has any concerns about your/their health, please contact your GP straightaway. Early diagnosis saves lives.
Thank you x
