Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 110686

Leukaemia: Babies

Tabled: 3 February 2026

Answered: 9 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of medication available on the NHS to treat Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in babies.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

Acute myeloid leukaemia is rare in babies, as there are approximately 10 cases in England each year. Standard upfront chemotherapy is available but options for patients who do not respond to standard chemotherapy or relapse are limited. NHS England encour...

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