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

Billie the Brave

18 Apr 2024 Awareness

Billie the Brave

Jeya Poinasamy was the strong heart of her family. Jeya and her husband, Bala had come to the UK in...

“Legends never die and Mum was our legend”

20 February 2024 Awareness

“Legends never die and Mum was our legend”

Jeya Poinasamy was the strong heart of her family. Jeya and her husband, Bala had come to the UK in...

Robert’s journey to remission from AML

20 September 2023 Awareness

Robert’s journey to remission from AML

“Robert and I developed a special signal…..When we weren’t able to hold hands we each raised our little finger and...

The ‘red flag’ symptoms of CML

8 September 2023 Awareness

The ‘red flag’ symptoms of CML

Many leukaemia patients put their initial symptoms down to age, tiredness or other factors. Emma Sinclair did just that, continuing...

Jake’s leukaemia fight

7 September 2023 Awareness

Jake’s leukaemia fight

GCSEs are a stressful time for most young people. But tackling exams while in recovery from a devastating leukaemia diagnosis...

What is blood cancer?

1 September 2023 Awareness

What is blood cancer?

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to shine a spotlight on the disease and raise vital awareness. What...

“My world came crashing down when Jim’s AML returned”

24 August 2023 Awareness

“My world came crashing down when Jim’s AML returned”

“I have learnt that whatever symptoms you develop, you must get checked out and be insistent on blood tests. Men...

Coping with sudden changes in my body

22 August 2023 Awareness

Coping with sudden changes in my body

Ricky Lee Kennedy and his wife Sam were thrilled to get the keys to their first home in August 2022....

How hot flushes, a chest infection and tiredness led to Leila’s CML diagnosis

3 August 2023 Awareness

How hot flushes, a chest infection and tiredness led to Leila’s CML diagnosis

Many women in their 40s and 50s initially mistake their leukaemia symptoms for the onset of menopause. Leila Richardson put...