‘Sleeping’ cancer cells explain why childhood leukaemia returns after years of treatment 30 Nov 2021 Leukaemic cancer cells can ‘go to sleep’ and thus avoid the effects of chemotherapy, sometimes for years. Find out more Show/Hide
Gene mutations linked with death from infection in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia 07 Apr 2021 Death from infection – the leading cause of death for patients with a common type of leukaemia – is linked to specific gene mutations, a new study has found. Find out more Show/Hide
First-degree relatives of blood cancer patients at increased risk, major new study reveals 20 Aug 2019 People with a parent, sibling or child affected by blood cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with the disease, a new study has shown. Find out more Show/Hide
Pioneering leukaemia and evolution researcher – Professor Mel Greaves – wins prestigious Royal Society award 18 Jul 2017