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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 13h

📢 We’re funding two new groundbreaking studies, aimed at developing kinder, more effective treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).

Meet @comazzettolab.bsky.social from @edinuni-irr.bsky.social - one of our two new John Goldman Fellows for 2025.

www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/research-and...

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 2d

Unfortunately, Tracey’s story isn’t uncommon. A shocking 1 in 4 leukaemia patients experience avoidable delays in their diagnosis. It’s time to change this. 💪

Join us in calling for the Government to commit to taking action ➡️ action.leukaemiauk.org.uk/count-us-in

#CountUsIn

An orange graphic with an image of Tracey, one of Leukaemia UK’s Community Champions. A quote from Tracey reads, ‘I saw my GP several times over months with symptoms including bone pain, exhaustion, bruising and mouth ulcers. I wasn’t offered a full blood count test and was told it was rheumatoid arthritis, but the medication didn’t help. It wasn’t until I fainted and ended up in A&E four months later that I was finally diagnosed with AML. Tracey Palmer-Hole, AML survivor.'

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 5d

This month, we’re celebrating a very special milestone: 10 years of our John Goldman Fellowship funding programme. ✨

Over the past decade, our Fellowships have empowered early-career researchers to pursue ideas that push the boundaries of science.

🔗: www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/stories/rese...

An orange graphic with a title at the top which reads, ‘10 years of our John Goldman Fellowships’ followed by four statistics: £6 million of funding, 46 Fellowships awarded, 286 papers published, 27% more global partnerships.

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 6d

You can still help to ensure change happens, by writing to the Government and highlighting our findings ➡️ action.leukaemiauk.org.uk/count-us-in

#LabourPartyConference (2/2)

Four people are stood at the Leukaemia UK stand at the Labour Party Conference, including Leukaemia UK CEO, Fiona Hazell, and Anas Sarwar MSP. Anas is holding a sign which reads, ‘I demand earlier, better diagnosis’.

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 6d

A fantastic few days at the #Lab25 conference, speaking with MPs and policymakers, including @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, about our #CountUsIn campaign and the need for the upcoming National Cancer Plan to stop avoidable delays in leukaemia diagnosis. (1/2)

Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is stood with members of Leukaemia UK’s Policy & Advocacy team at the Labour Party Conference. He is holding a sign which reads, ‘Let’s stop avoidable delays in diagnosis'.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social for taking time at #Lab25 to meet us. We discussed the importance of ensuring that earlier leukaemia diagnosis is prioritised across the NHS.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

Really valuable conversation with @samcarling.bsky.social at #Lab25 about ending avoidable delays in leukaemia diagnosis. Thank you for supporting our Count Us In campaign.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

It was a pleasure to meet @julietcampbellmp.bsky.social at #Lab25 and share how our Count Us In campaign is calling for earlier leukaemia diagnosis to be a priority in the new National Cancer Plan

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

Important conversation with @sarahowen.org.uk MP at #Lab25 about the need for urgent full blood counts to help diagnose (or rule out) leukaemia earlier. Thank you for your support.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @danfrancis02.bsky.social for taking the time to hear about the realities of leukaemia diagnostic delays. We look forward to your support in ensuring the National Cancer Plan drives change.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

Great to speak with @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social about the shocking delays too many leukaemia patients face. We need the National Cancer Plan to commit to faster diagnosis. #CountUsIn #Lab25

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

We were grateful to speak with Anas Sarwar at #Lab25 about the challenges in diagnosing leukaemia early and why addressing them must become a priority in Scotland

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

We were grateful to speak with Anas Sarwar at #Lab25 about the challenges in diagnosing leukaemia early and why addressing them must become a priority in Scotland

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @imogenwalker.bsky.social for visiting our stand at #Lab25 and speaking with our Community Champion, Jonathan, about the importance of early diagnosis We’re calling on Government to make sure the National Cancer Plan delivers for people affected by leukaemia.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 7d

We’re proud to be members of the Wales Cancer Alliance and work together to drive improvements for people with cancer in Wales.

This manifesto sets out vital recommendations and we urge all political parties to commit to delivering them if they form the next Welsh Government.

Wales Cancer Alliance @walescanceralliance.org · 8d

📢 We've launched our 2025 manifesto!
Fixing the Foundations: Building a better future for cancer care in Wales.

Every year, around 19,500 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales. We need bold action to deliver timely, compassionate, and world-class care.

What we're calling for⬇️

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 8d

Great to talk to @abarroscurtis.bsky.social about our Count Us In campaign and the need to address the delays in diagnosing leukaemia in Wales

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social for supporting our Count Us In campaign. It is important that the National Cancer Plan commits to improving earlier diagnosis of leukaemia

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 8d

We are calling on Government to stop avoidable delays in leukaemia diagnosis. Thank you @jaynekirkhammp.bsky.social for engaging with us on how we can achieve this together #Lab25

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 8d

It was great to meet with @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social at #Lab25 and discuss the challenges in diagnosing leukaemia earlier in Wales.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you Mark Tami for speaking to us at our stand at #Lab25. It was good to discuss the need for the National Cancer Plan to save and improve the lives of all cancer patients, including those affected by leukaemia.

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 9d

This morning @samanthaniblett.bsky.social visited our stand and discussed the need to address avoidable delays in leukaemia diagnosis

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 9d

Day 2 of the #Lab25. Visit our stand to find out more about our new campaign and the shocking findings that a quarter of leukaemia patients face avoidable delays in their diagnosis #CountUsIn

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 9d

It was great to meet with It was great to meet with @lizzicollinge.bsky.social to discuss our Count Us In campaign.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you @ndironsmp.bsky.social l for support our Count Us In campaign. It is important that the National Cancer Plan commits to improving earlier diagnosis of leukaemia

Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social for coming to discuss our Count Us In campaign. We trust you will use the National Cancer Plan to stop avoidable delays in leukaemia diagnosis