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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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| New research maps genes linked to leukaemia |
| |  | | Leukaemia Research scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, how the latest DNA sequencing technology can be used to identify genes involved in blood cell development. This will help researchers develop more effective treatments for leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. | | Release date: 19 June 2009 | |
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| Personalised cancer therapy a step closer |
| |  | | Scientists have for the first time been able to personalise treatment for leukaemia patients using a test that accurately predicts relapse. A UK study, funded by charity Leukaemia Research and published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, shows that individualising treatment reduces relapse rates by half. | | Release date: 12 June 2009 | |
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| New evidence solves childhood leukaemia drug treatment problem |
| |  | | Researchers have found new evidence to explain why a common drug used to treat childhood leukaemia is not effective in up to 20% of children. | | Release date: 08 June 2009 | |
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| Personalised treatment for blood cancers is a step closer |
| |  | | The UK is at the forefront of personalised care for blood cancers thanks to sustained funding by Leukaemia Research. | | Release date: 15 April 09 | |
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