Insights from the 2025 MDS Foundation Congress: Dr Shoshana Burke shares key research developments in MDS treatment, care, and trials.

Blossom Bell has been appointed CEO of MDS UK, bringing personal experience and a strong advocacy background to lead the charity’s mission of supporting MDS and CMML patients.

Cancer Research UK Cambridge are looking for new members to join the Blood Cancer PPIE Group, Open to those 18+ with experience of blood cancer. Help shape the future.

Share your lockdown memories with MDS UK! From shielding to saucepan-clanging, tell us your story. Send 100-500 words to info@mdspatientsupport.org.uk – photos welcome!

Watch consultant haematologist Dr. Beth Payne’s Zoom presentation on new therapies for low-risk MDS. Learn about the latest advancements in treatment and patient care, March 2025

This March, MDS UK & solicitors Darwin Gray offer members and supporters the opportunity to get a free basic Will or mirror Wills for couples. Find out more.

The Cancer 52 alliance releases a report called ‘State of the Nation’: on rare and less common cancers. Read the full report here.

Used NHS Talking Therapies? Share your experience in a short survey to help NICE improve services. Anonymous, 15 min to complete. Deadline: 7th Feb 2025.

Join us this festive season to dedicate a star in memory of a loved one or someone special. While donations aren’t required, even a small gift can make a big difference to those living with MDS & CMML. Wishing you joy this Christmas!

Every year on October 25, we come together with the MDS Alliance and others, to raise awareness of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS). Join us and support the campaign on behalf of MDS patients globally! There are lots of ways you can get involved; whether it’s wearing red for the day, taking the MDS Alliance Global survey,  or by donating to MDS UK Patient Support Group. Find out more.