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_22463" align="alignleft" width="239"] Tarun and his wife Yoshi[/caption] “Everything happened so fast. We were both just so shocked I...

You get told about GvHD but you don’t realise it can be this severe.

4 June 2026 Patient

You get told about GvHD but you don’t realise it can be this severe.

[caption id="attachment_22463" align="alignleft" width="239"] Tarun and his wife Yoshi[/caption] “Everything happened so fast. We were both just so shocked I...

Rarest of the rare: Jonathan had a second stem cell transplant

3 June 2026 Patient

Rarest of the rare: Jonathan had a second stem cell transplant

Having an exceptionally unusual leukaemia and being one of only a handful of people in the UK each year to...

“They said I was just stressed. No one spoke about or did a blood test.”

11 May 2026 Patient

“They said I was just stressed. No one spoke about or did a blood test.”

Janev Hakki faced upsetting delays in getting a leukaemia diagnosis which would eventually see her spend nine weeks in hospital...

“It was all taken away from me in the blink of an eye”

6 May 2026 Patient

“It was all taken away from me in the blink of an eye”

[caption id="attachment_21851" align="alignleft" width="260"] Ayley Crawford before her diagnosis, feeling ill on her birthday[/caption] At just 19 years old, Ayley...

“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...