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

[caption id="attachment_19785" align="alignleft" width="226"] Amanda during treatment[/caption] Amanda Brown’s work as a Community Rehabilitation Senior in the NHS means she...

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.

[caption id="attachment_19785" align="alignleft" width="226"] Amanda during treatment[/caption] Amanda Brown’s work as a Community Rehabilitation Senior in the NHS means she...

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.

[caption id="attachment_19656" align="alignleft" width="235"] Retired GP Dr Stewart Manning[/caption] Leukaemia broadly presents in two main forms. Acute leukaemias, such as...

“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.”

[caption id="attachment_19608" align="alignleft" width="245"] Pradeep with his wife Teenu.[/caption] Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is the most common type of leukaemia....

“CML changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

20 August 2025 Patient

“CML changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

[caption id="attachment_19590" align="alignnone" width="216"] Stewart[/caption] Stewart O’Callaghan was living a carefree life in Berlin when leukaemia changed everything. Only...

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...

Angela and Terry are proud of their grandchild Daniel

11 August 2025 Patient

Angela and Terry are proud of their grandchild Daniel

[caption id="attachment_19473" align="alignleft" width="300"] Daniel with his mum, nan and grandad.[/caption] A leukaemia diagnosis in a child has a huge...

“Every day is one day closer. Even though it’s a drag and time is moving slowly, progress is being made every second.”

7 August 2025 Patient

“Every day is one day closer. Even though it’s a drag and time is moving slowly, progress is being made every second.”

[caption id="attachment_19486" align="alignleft" width="225"] Michelle celebrating the end of the 60k walking challenge.[/caption] Leukaemia UK’s June 2025 60km Fundraising Walk...