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

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

12 Aug 2025 Patient

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

[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...

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...

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...

Lauren and her sister have been on a remarkable journey together.

29 July 2025 Patient

Lauren and her sister have been on a remarkable journey together.

Lauren Murrell was 23 when she began experiencing unexplained symptoms – neck pain, fatigue, night sweats. Lauren’s condition quickly deteriorated....

Ryan celebrated his transplant anniversary at his first ever festival

29 July 2025 Awareness

Ryan celebrated his transplant anniversary at his first ever festival

[caption id="attachment_19331" align="alignleft" width="225"] Ryan at a festival one year after treatment[/caption] A leukaemia diagnosis at any age is devastating,...

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on”

28 July 2025 Awareness

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on”

[caption id="attachment_19325" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mary in 2018 before her diagnosis[/caption] “The odds were against me but I was given hope...