About us

We’re Leukaemia UK. We believe research has the power to stop leukaemia devastating lives.   

Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won’t stop until we change this.  

Bringing together the leukaemia community, we will accelerate progress through life-changing research, doing everything we can to make sure that the next person with leukaemia has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care. 

We will bolster the science by raising greater awareness of the disease to improve survival and championing the voice of leukaemia patients so we can make sure they have access to the best available therapies and care.  

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Leukaemia UK’s bold website and brand embodies our desire to be a greater force for change and brings our strategy to life.

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Who we work with

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“I’m also lucky enough to have forged an incredible friendship with my donor Rachel”

27 February 2026 Patient

“I’m also lucky enough to have forged an incredible friendship with my donor Rachel”

Meeting the woman who donated the stem cells which saved his life has had a profound impact on Ian Thomson. He’s now made it his mission to encourage people to…

“Cancer taught me that life is too short to not spend it doing the things that bring us joy.”

26 February 2026 Patient

“Cancer taught me that life is too short to not spend it doing the things that bring us joy.”

A leukaemia diagnosis can profoundly change people’s lives. But after the shock and disruption, some patients report a new positive and more meaningful life chapter unfolding. One of them is…

Research Blog: When donor cells attack – understanding GvHD

26 February 2026 Research

Research Blog: When donor cells attack – understanding GvHD

Graft-versus-host disease is a serious but well-recognised complication of stem cell transplantation. With careful donor matching, preventative medication, and prompt treatment, many people are able to manage GvHD successfully and continue their recovery. However, some patients experience severe or long-lasting complications, highlighting why GvHD remains an important focus of ongoing research aimed at improving outcomes and quality of life. In this blog we delve into why GvHD happens.