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

A decade of progress and impact

21 Oct 2025 Patient

A decade of progress and impact

This month on our research blog, we highlight some of the many publications our researchers have released so far this...

Larissa’s favourite saying was ‘One life, live it’

27 October 2025 Patient

Larissa’s favourite saying was ‘One life, live it’

Leukaemia symptoms can be vague, often leading to diagnosis only when a person is already gravely ill. In rare cases,...

Marking a decade of breakthroughs and collaboration

2 October 2025 Research

Marking a decade of breakthroughs and collaboration

This October marks a decade since Leukaemia UK launched its John Goldman Fellowship (JGF) programme - an initiative specially designed...

German Pointer dog, Clyde was really important in Amanda’s recovery.

24 September 2025 Patient

German Pointer dog, Clyde was really important in Amanda’s recovery.

Amanda Brown’s work as a Community Rehabilitation Senior in the NHS means she has helped countless people regain mobility after...

Leukaemia diagnosis and treatment changes people forever.

24 September 2025 Patient

Leukaemia diagnosis and treatment changes people forever.

“But there’s no doubt it has had a major physical, psychological and emotional impact on me. I no longer take...

Dr Stewart Manning has diagnosed many people with leukaemia during his 40 year career.

27 August 2025 Patient

Dr Stewart Manning has diagnosed many people with leukaemia during his 40 year career.

Leukaemia broadly presents in two main forms. Acute leukaemias, such as acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL),...

“The NHS gave me a new lease of life and I am determined to give something back now.”

22 August 2025 Patient

“The NHS gave me a new lease of life and I am determined to give something back now.”

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is the most common type of leukaemia. Eight people in the UK are diagnosed with AML...

“CML changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

20 August 2025 Patient

“CML changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

Stewart O’Callaghan was living a carefree life in Berlin when leukaemia changed everything. Only 28 years old at the...

Nick goes from struggling to walk to winning gold for TeamGB at the Transplant Games.

12 August 2025 Patient

Nick goes from struggling to walk to winning gold for TeamGB at the Transplant Games.

A stem cell transplant, for most who have one, represents a new start in life. For Nick Barnard, this is...