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.”

Trevor Lock’s leukaemia was discovered in December 2019, after having surgery for a urinary tract condition. A surprise leukaemia diagnosis...

Henry’s journey from ALL patient to happy dog owner

20 December 2023 Patient

Henry’s journey from ALL patient to happy dog owner

When Henry Charles first began to show symptoms of what his family now knows was leukaemia, it was lockdown time...

‘I’ve been so lucky’: Stephen’s 40 years of remission

20 December 2023 Patient

‘I’ve been so lucky’: Stephen’s 40 years of remission

Stephen Fallon has enjoyed over 40 years of family, work and regular life - all thanks to a bone marrow...

‘I’m determined to do everything I set my heart on’

20 December 2023 Patient

‘I’m determined to do everything I set my heart on’

“At the start of 2023 I had funny turn in Tate Modern and had to ask someone to help me...

Mark’s AML diagnosis and the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

20 December 2023 Patient

Mark’s AML diagnosis and the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

Mark Phillips was on the brink of an exciting chapter in his young life back in the summer of 2003....

Nicola’s special way of remembering her dear friend, Carol

20 December 2023 Fundraising

Nicola’s special way of remembering her dear friend, Carol

Nicola Gray channelled her sorrow for the loss of her friend Carol Stevens into an ambitious creative fundraising effort for...

‘Let battle commence’: Frank’s 5-year-fight against ALL

11 December 2023 Patient

‘Let battle commence’: Frank’s 5-year-fight against ALL

Frank Murphy’s fight against leukaemia defied all predictions and is a source of great pride to his daughter Louise. It...

Forced to go to the GP by Mum: Joe’s CML story

10 November 2023 Patient

Forced to go to the GP by Mum: Joe’s CML story

Leukaemia UK funds research into more effective, kinder treatments for all types of leukaemia. And the Medcalf family have a...

Elaine’s ALL journey from shock to remission

9 November 2023 Patient

Elaine’s ALL journey from shock to remission

Nothing was going to stop Elaine Bolton giving her daughter Rachel a wonderful sixth birthday. She had been battling mysterious...