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Leukaemia Research Fund
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*April - June 2008
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*Research News Archive for April - June 2008


*Glasgow’s New £3 million pound research facility
*Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre
The new £3 million Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre at Gartnavel Hospital in Glasgow was officially opened by Dr Richard Rockefeller on Thursday 22nd May 2008.
Release date: 20 June 2008

*Diagnosis of Cancer in Teenagers and Young Adults
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At a conference organized by the Teenage Cancer Trust, Professor Tim Eden described some of the delays and problems faced by teenagers and young adults (TYA) who are eventually diagnosed with cancer.
Release date: 9 June 2008

*Southampton researchers unlock secrets of most common type of leukaemia
*Dr Jonathon Strefford and team
Researchers at the University of Southampton are testing patients along the South Coast in order to gain further understanding of the causes of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), the commonest form of leukaemia in adults.
Release date: 6 June 2008

*Researchers turn their hands to fundraising at Wickes
*Gemma Austin, Laura Fullford and Dr Kathy Till
Leukaemia Research-funded scientists across the UK took time out of their bank holiday weekend to collect money for the cancer charity at their local Wickes stores.
Release date: 14 May 2008

*Response to recent media reports on the link between day care attendance and childhood leukaemia
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There have been reports in the press and broadcast media (Tuesday 29 April 2008) that children who attend day care have a 30% lower risk of developing leukaemia.
Release date: 29 April 2008

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