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

“I was dismissed, belittled and treated like a nuisance.”

20 Mar 2026 Patient

“I was dismissed, belittled and treated like a nuisance.”

[caption id="attachment_21778" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ian and Tracy at their engagement party during treatment[/caption] Supporting a partner through leukaemia is...

“Strangely enough, leukaemia actually gave me so many positives.”

28 April 2026 Patient

“Strangely enough, leukaemia actually gave me so many positives.”

[caption id="attachment_21778" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ian and Tracy at their engagement party during treatment[/caption] Supporting a partner through leukaemia is...

Chris’ diagnosis ended up coming almost by accident.

27 April 2026 Fundraising

Chris’ diagnosis ended up coming almost by accident.

[caption id="attachment_21771" align="alignleft" width="300"] Chris and his wife Laurie[/caption] In 2014, Chris Dawson was a young, fit 27-year-old sergeant in...

“To see my mum and dad cross the line will be a very, very special moment that I will never, ever forget”

7 April 2026 Fundraising

“To see my mum and dad cross the line will be a very, very special moment that I will never, ever forget”

[caption id="attachment_21691" align="alignleft" width="300"] Charlie with his parents and wife[/caption] A shock leukaemia diagnosis for their 27-year-old son Charlie has...

“The revolutionary treatments I received wouldn’t have been possible without research”

20 March 2026 Fundraising

“The revolutionary treatments I received wouldn’t have been possible without research”

[caption id="attachment_21518" align="alignleft" width="225"] Sandra with her husband Alan[/caption] “I am lucky. The research funded by charities like Leukaemia UK...

Friends organise charity run after Laura’s sudden death.

20 March 2026 Patient

Friends organise charity run after Laura’s sudden death.

[caption id="attachment_21512" align="alignleft" width="300"] Laura Offer with her partner Dan[/caption] Film and TV producer Laura Offer passed away from leukaemia...

The personal reason Paul Liba said “I do” on Channel 4’s Married at First Sight UK

12 March 2026 Patient

The personal reason Paul Liba said “I do” on Channel 4’s Married at First Sight UK

When Paul Liba said “I do” on Channel 4’s Married at First Sight UK in 2023, there was a very...

“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...

“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...