We wanted to let our community know about a new quarterly email update from Blood Cancer UK, which may be helpful for people affected by blood cancer who want to stay informed about research and clinical trials for the future.
The update is called “What’s new in clinical trials?”. It’s aimed at people who don’t need to explore a clinical trial right now, but would like clear, trustworthy information about what research is happening and what trials may be available in the future.
Who this update is for
It may be useful for:
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People with blood cancer who are in monitoring, remission or long‑term treatment
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Anyone who wants to feel more informed and prepared for what may lie ahead
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Family members, friends and carers (you’re very welcome to sign up too)
What it covers
When you sign up, you’ll select your specific blood cancer type from a list. We use this to subscribe you to the most relevant newsletter category.
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Chronic leukaemias
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Plasma cell neoplasms
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Myeloproliferative neoplasms & myelodysplastic syndromes (Myeloproliferative neoplasms ('MPN') & Myelodysplastic syndrome ('MDS'))
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Low‑grade B‑cell lymphomas
Each category includes several individual blood cancer types, all of which are clearly listed on the website when you sign up.
What to expect from the emails
Subscribers receive an email every three months. Depending on what’s new, this may include:
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Plain‑English summaries of clinical trials that are recruiting or opening soon
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Updates from the wider blood cancer category you’ve chosen
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News about new treatments available on the NHS
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Updates from Blood Cancer UK‑funded research
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Links to helpful resources and webinars
A quick note
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This is not a trial‑matching service
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It isn’t based on personal medical details, stage of disease or treatment history
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Some information shared may not be relevant to everyone, and that’s OK, it’s about staying informed rather than making decisions
If you need clinical trial support now
If someone needs personalised help with exploring clinical trials (for example, if they’re starting treatment, not responding to treatment or have relapsed), Blood Cancer UK’s Clinical Trials Support Service offers one‑to‑one support for anyone with any type of blood cancer.
If this sounds useful, you can sign up for “What’s new in clinical trials” via our website Blood Cancer Clinical Trials & Research Updates | Blood Cancer UK