|  | | |  | Research News Archive for July - September 2009 |
 | New breast cancer drugs could be used to treat future blood cancer patients |
| |  | | Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research scientists have shown that a gene implicated in breast cancer is also involved in the development of myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs). These findings, published in the journal Blood on 28 August 2009, mean that new drugs being developed to treat breast cancer could also be beneficial to patients with an MPD. | | Release date: 28 August 2009 |  |
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| Research reveals secrets of successful cancer drug |
| |  | | Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research scientists have revealed, for the first time, the unique way in which antibody therapies kill cancer cells. The revelation may lead to the development of new antibody therapies that are more effective at treating leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. | | Release date: 21 July 2009 | |
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| Stem cells found that may cause relapse in childhood leukaemia |
| |  | | Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research scientists are closer to understanding why some children with leukaemia relapse and why they are hard to treat with current drugs. | | Release date: 10 July 2009 | |
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| Groundbreaking research centre opens in Newcastle |
| |  | | The opening of a unique centre will put Newcastle at the forefront of cancer research and bring benefits to patients in the North East. | | Release date: 03 July 2009 | |
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| Birmingham-based researchers receive royal cash boost |
| |  | | A team of Birmingham researchers have received a £50,000 boost from Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research after HRH The Duke of Kent selected the charity to receive a grant from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity. The grant, which was awarded in June, will help improve treatments and cures for childhood leukaemia. | | Release date: 6 July 2009 | |
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