Last chance to provide answers to the inquiry led by the APPG on Blood Cancer and the APPG of Stem Cell Transplantation about the impact of Covid-19 on blood cancer services. Please complete the survey here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/2Y0DO1/ Deadline is 31st July 2021 This survey is for submitting written evidence to the inquiry into the impact of […]

The largest half marathon in the world, is taking place this year! To allow for social distancing, this September it will start and finish in Newcastle with runners crossing the Tyne Bridge twice. Russell Cook Laura Feenan  Vicky Blackshaw Robert Handy We would like to give a BIG THANKS to our dear friend Nick Hall […]

Research FOR Patients -For an informed and empowered opinion- Have you made your clinical paper accessible yet? The British Society of Haematology has now issued their 2021 updated Guidelines for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS). These guidelines are written by experts in MDS and destined to be used by all UK haematologists to assist in the optimal […]

This story is now making headlines, thanks to the selfless and generous attitude of Sam Astley, who opted to donate his stem cells instead of attending the England football match! Sam decided to register as a stem cell donor, thank to our long term MDS UK Patient Support Group member Simon Wilkes, who was diagnosed […]

They affect people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and locations. However, the nature of these conditions means that people can often face a range of issues, such as recognising symptoms, obtaining a diagnosis, receiving the most suitable treatment or getting appropriate levels of support. ‘Do You C Us?’ aims to unite Pfizer, Cancer52 and its member charities to […]

Date & Time: Tuesday 29th June 2021 at 2pm Platform: virtual meeting via Zoom A great opportunity to alert, and involve, your MP to the needs of patients with rare and less common cancers! The ‘Do You C Us?’ campaign aims to amplify the voices of people living with rare and less common cancers. Rare […]