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

Dora’s love of motorbikes and dogs helped her return to health

24 Nov 2025 Patient

Dora’s love of motorbikes and dogs helped her return to health

[caption id="attachment_20607" align="alignleft" width="225"] Dora Winslet[/caption] Having a goal at the end of leukaemia treatment helps many patients through the...

Giving back and having a purpose is so important to me

24 November 2025 Patient

Giving back and having a purpose is so important to me

[caption id="attachment_20590" align="alignleft" width="225"] Caroline before her diagnosis[/caption] Leukaemia symptoms can be confusing and easily mistaken for other conditions,, particularly...

“I’m lucky to be alive but the side effects, both during and post treatment are enormous”

4 November 2025 Patient

“I’m lucky to be alive but the side effects, both during and post treatment are enormous”

Leukaemia treatment can be gruelling for the many months or even years that it takes. Sadly, it can also cause...

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,...

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...