Blood cancer: clinicians' stories

A day in the life of a lead cancer nurse

Lead cancer nurse Gavin Maynard-Wyatt was funded by Leukaemia UK for two years. Read about Gavin's work with teenage and young adults living with blood cancer Read more

Ambulatory Care Unit: 'This is the future'

Órla Stewart, Lead Nurse, Haematology, at King's College Hospital, tells us about the impact of the Leukaemia UK Ambulatory Care Unit, which enables patients to have bone marrow transplants as outpatients Read more

A day in the life of a senior staff nurse

Senior staff nurse, Katherine Fernandez describes a typical day in the ground-breaking Leukaemia UK Ambulatory Care Unit at King’s College Hospital in London Read more

Latest

Tom Bairstow's Half Marathon in support of Leukaemia UK

I'm raising money for Leukaemia UK in memory of my Dad who sadly lost his battle when I was 2 years old.

Eric Henry Edwards

Dad died recently of AML.

In Memory of Elva Boutflower

Elva died of Leukaemia on 3rd November 2020.

In memory of Jean Clowes

In February 2018 my Mum was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) a rare form of blood cancer and sadly passed away in Oct-2019.

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Hodgkin lymphoma: Yasmin's story

When Yasmin was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma three years ago, she felt anxious about the months of treatment ahead. But now, with a wedding to plan and fresh outlook on life, we are delighted share her inspiring story.

Mind & Body

Any cancer diagnosis is a shock, but the treatments for leukaemia and other blood cancers can be particularly demanding and isolating. We want all families to have access to emotional and wellbeing support

Why our work is vital

Leukaemia UK funds ground-breaking research and care for those affected by leukaemia and other blood cancers. Find out about our life-saving work

Donate in memory

Celebrate the life of a loved one while supporting our vital work

Our history

Leuka and Leukaemia UK have merged to create a new charity dedicated to ground-breaking blood cancer research and care

Virgin Money London Marathon: October 2021

Run the most prestigious marathon in the world for Leukaemia UK. Our 2020 team is now full

Our work matters

We make a difference to those affected by leukaemia, myeloma, lymphoma and other blood cancers. Find out about our life saving work

Kenza: I learned leukaemia can affect anyone

Kenza overcame gruelling conditions to complete the London Marathon to raise funds for Leukaemia UK after her brother Jos was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at the age of 17

Kathryn's story: diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 22

Counselling and the support of her family helped Kathryn find a positive new way of life following her treatment