Supporting Patients In Leeds

Find out more about how Cure Leukaemia's funding impacts patients in Leeds and surrounding areas

Cure Leukaemia is proud to play a vital role in supporting blood cancer patients across Leeds and across Yorkshire. At St James’ Hospital, we fund a dedicated clinical research nurse who ensures patients have access to pioneering treatments and potentially life-saving clinical trials.

Our support also extends to young patients and their families, with Leeds Children’s Hospital being an important part of the ATICUS Network – a groundbreaking initiative bringing together leading centres to deliver world-class care and research opportunities.

Together, these efforts help to provide hope, innovation, and improved outcomes for people facing blood cancer in our city.

Clinical Trials Taking Place In Leeds

Discover which clinical trials have been delivered in Birmingham, with support of funding from Cure Leukaemia

VICTOR

The VICTOR trial is a groundbreaking clinical trial available at TAP Centres across the UK, comparing a combination of two targeted drugs to traditional chemotherapy. This trial, specifically designed for AML patients aged 60 and over, offered a less toxic and more manageable treatment option.

STELLAR

A Phase 2 randomised trial for adults with Richter’s syndrome, a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma. The STELLAR trial is the first randomised trial for Richter’s syndrome in the UK, and it demonstrates the nation’s growing ability to run trials in rare diseases. The study also includes crucial translational research that will help tailor future therapies.

AMMO

One of the TAP Network’s highest recruiting studies, AMMO trial tests a new drug in treating and extending the lives of patients with a rare bone marrow cancer, where treatment options are very limited. The treatment can be taken orally at home, making it much more convenient for patients. The trial has just concluded and results are expected to be published at the end of 2025.

PRIZM+

This pioneering Phase 2 platform trial is evaluating Zanubrutinib therapy in adults with relapsed brain lymphoma. In the first year, 20 patients with this rare and aggressive blood cancer were recruited, with first results due to be presented at an international conference next month. Later this year, recruitment will re-commence for a further 20 patients using a world-first three-drug combination, offering long-term hope for those facing limited treatment options.

It's not an underestimate to say that the ATICUS Network will improve outcomes for children.
Dr Beki James
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Leeds Children's Hospital

Inspiring Patient Stories in Yorkshire

Alyssa’s Story

Alyssa’s Story

When I was 12, I started feeling really tired. I’d fall asleep during break and lunchtime at school,…
Jude’s Story

Jude’s Story

A personal story from Jo Hawkridge Jude was diagnosed in February 2020 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, and was…

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