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

“I was dismissed, belittled and treated like a nuisance.”

20 Mar 2026 Patient

“I was dismissed, belittled and treated like a nuisance.”

Seven months of GP appointments, calls to 999 and three trips to A&E saw Jade Horsman being continually misdiagnosed and...

You get told about GvHD but you don’t realise it can be this severe.

4 June 2026 Patient

You get told about GvHD but you don’t realise it can be this severe.

“Everything happened so fast. We were both just so shocked I don't think we knew what to say to each...

Rarest of the rare: Jonathan had a second stem cell transplant

3 June 2026 Patient

Rarest of the rare: Jonathan had a second stem cell transplant

Having an exceptionally unusual leukaemia and being one of only a handful of people in the UK each year to...

“They said I was just stressed. No one spoke about or did a blood test.”

11 May 2026 Patient

“They said I was just stressed. No one spoke about or did a blood test.”

Janev Hakki faced upsetting delays in getting a leukaemia diagnosis which would eventually see her spend nine weeks in hospital...

“It was all taken away from me in the blink of an eye”

6 May 2026 Patient

“It was all taken away from me in the blink of an eye”

At just 19 years old, Ayley Crawford was thrilled to be studying for her dream career. She’d just started her...

“Strangely enough, leukaemia actually gave me so many positives.”

28 April 2026 Patient

“Strangely enough, leukaemia actually gave me so many positives.”

Supporting a partner through leukaemia is tough on any relationship. Ian Hayes had been with his girlfriend, Tracy, for...

Chris’ diagnosis ended up coming almost by accident.

27 April 2026 Fundraising

Chris’ diagnosis ended up coming almost by accident.

In 2014, Chris Dawson was a young, fit 27-year-old sergeant in the British Army. He was also living with leukaemia...

“To see my mum and dad cross the line will be a very, very special moment that I will never, ever forget”

7 April 2026 Fundraising

“To see my mum and dad cross the line will be a very, very special moment that I will never, ever forget”

A shock leukaemia diagnosis for their 27-year-old son Charlie has prompted Sean and Rachel Morgan to run the London Marathon...

“The revolutionary treatments I received wouldn’t have been possible without research”

20 March 2026 Fundraising

“The revolutionary treatments I received wouldn’t have been possible without research”

“I am lucky. The research funded by charities like Leukaemia UK meant that a viable treatment plan existed for me....