Our stories

Without personal stories from people affected by leukaemia, it would be impossible for us to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease and fundraise for further research. If you would like to share your leukaemia journey, please get in touch with us on communications@leukaemiauk.org.uk

Jody’s story: “Without treatment I only had two weeks to live”

05 Feb 2026 Patient

Jody’s story: “Without treatment I only had two weeks to live”

Like many 17-year-olds, Jody White spent the summer between school and sixth form falling in love with his first proper girlfriend and hanging out with his...

“I used to go at 1000 miles an hour and this has been a crazy shift from one life to another.”

15 January 2026 Patient

“I used to go at 1000 miles an hour and this has been a crazy shift from one life to another.”

Mooni’s symptoms began in winter 2022 with major fatigue and noticeably pale skin. At the time he was working between...

Andrew’s attitude and position from the word go was to ‘give back’ and help others.

14 January 2026 Patient

Andrew’s attitude and position from the word go was to ‘give back’ and help others.

At the time he was diagnosed in November 2017, Andrew Fairweather was a fit 33-year-old man who worked for a...

Gene’s strength in the face of years of painful treatment has inspired his nephew

14 January 2026 Patient

Gene’s strength in the face of years of painful treatment has inspired his nephew

“For about 12 months before I was diagnosed I had a strange feeling of fullness and discomfort on my left-hand...

Research blog: Key Highlights from ASH 2025

18 December 2025 Research

Research blog: Key Highlights from ASH 2025

How gentler, smarter and more personalised therapies are reshaping the future of treatment and care. The American Society of Haematology...

The new protocol that turned things around for little Vinnie

16 December 2025 Patient

The new protocol that turned things around for little Vinnie

Breakthroughs in new treatments happen all the time. For Sarah Kent it was one such newly launched drug regime that...

Research blog: The rise of CRISPR

15 December 2025 Research

Research blog: The rise of CRISPR

Last June, we introduced the concept of CRISPR in the context of CAR-T therapy and the rapid progress in immunotherapy....

“Hockey has been a huge part of my life and a huge factor in who I am”

4 December 2025 Patient

“Hockey has been a huge part of my life and a huge factor in who I am”

One of the biggest goals at the end of Sarah Chapman’s path through leukaemia treatment was to get back onto...

Dora’s love of motorbikes and dogs helped her return to health

24 November 2025 Patient

Dora’s love of motorbikes and dogs helped her return to health

Having a goal at the end of leukaemia treatment helps many patients through the toughest times. A holiday with family,...