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Our research into leukaemia

Our research is saving lives

Thanks to research, 10-year survival for leukaemia has more than quadrupled in the last 40 years. Our research into leukaemia biology and new treatments has been at the heart of this progress, helping to save thousands of lives.

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Current research

From studying the biology of leukaemia cells in the lab to leading clinical trials testing cutting-edge treatments, our researchers are working hard to ensure more people survive leukaemia.

Find out more about our current research

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Past research

Thanks to research, we've helped change the outlook for people with leukaemia.

Find out more about past research

Explore our timeline of research into leukaemia

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Patients' stories

Meet people like Siwan who have experienced first-hand how our research is making a difference. The life-saving research we do wouldn’t be possible without your support.

Read stories from leukaemia patients

Our strategy

Over the last 40 years, cancer survival in the UK has doubled. In the 1970s just 1 in 4 people survived their disease for 10 years or more. Today 2 in 4 survive.

We want to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 patients surviving the disease by 2034.

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Further information

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