Alyssa’s Story
When I was 12, I started feeling really tired. I’d fall asleep during break and lunchtime at school,…
Supporting Patients In Bristol
Find out more about how Cure Leukaemia's funding impacts patients in Bristol and surrounding areas
Cure Leukaemia is proud to play a vital role in supporting blood cancer patients across Bristol. At Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre, we fund a dedicated clinical research nurse who ensures patients have access to pioneering treatments and potentially life-saving clinical trials.
Together, these efforts help to provide hope, innovation, and improved outcomes for people facing blood cancer in our city.
Clinical Trials Taking Place In Bristol
Discover which clinical trials have been delivered in Bristol, 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.
Discover More Trials
Find out about further trials that are supported through our funding of clinical trials networks across the UK
Find Out More
We are often faced with the frustration of standard treatments not working for blood cancer patients. Clinical trials offers patients hope of newer treatments. Cure Leukaemia's funding enhances our ability to open and run more clinical trials for our patients.
Dr Priyanka Mehta
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University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust.
Inspiring Patient Stories in South of England
Austin’s Story
Austin, now 16, has spent nearly eight years fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL). For many children, treatment for…
Caroline’s Story
Caroline was given the opportunity to participate in The OptiMATe trial, an international clinical research study funded by…
James’ Story
James was originally diagnosed with MPAL on 24th December 2020 at 1 years old. He was put onto…
Keanu’s Story
This is the story of James and Hannah Black and their son, Keanu, who, against all odds, overcame…
Mike’s Story
In 2018, Mike was diagnosed with Hairy Cell Leukaemia (HCL) – a rare, slow-growing type of blood cancer that affects…
Harry’s Story
Debbie and Matt’s son Harry was diagnosed in 2013 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) at only two years…
Nick’s Story
Nick, a patient from Bristol Hospital, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in December 2021. Just hours…
Matthew’s Story
Matthew was diagnosed in 2024 with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), and is receiving treatment at Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre.…
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Upcoming Events In Bristol
Get involved in some of our upcoming events in Bristol and raise vital funds to help us continue to support patients across the region
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By donating to Cure Leukaemia, you can help us continue our funding across Bristol, bringing hope to patients and their families and helping us move closer to a cure