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

Research blog: Accelerating progress in AML

28 Apr 2025 Patient

Research blog: Accelerating progress in AML

Paul, 50, was told he had multiple myeloma two days before Christmas 2016. Alone and in shock, his first concern...

Gill’s gift of Strength, Faith, Hope and Positivity

11 October 2022 Patient

Gill’s gift of Strength, Faith, Hope and Positivity

Gill had always been exceptionally fit. Being diagnosed with leukaemia came as a huge and unexpected shock to her. Find...

Oliver’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story

6 October 2022 Patient

Oliver’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story

Oliver, who lives in Baughurst in Hampshire, was fit and active before his leukaemia diagnosis in 2015. He was a...

Gareth’s leukaemia story

19 September 2022 Patient

Gareth’s leukaemia story

Gareth Dixon first felt something was wrong with him several weeks before he was diagnosed. The sign-fitter from Penketh, Warrington...

Joanne’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

8 September 2022 Patient

Joanne’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

Joanne spoke to Leukaemia UK to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia and the importance of getting...

Sinead’s Story – from shock leukaemia diagnosis to painting for positivity

8 August 2022 Patient

Sinead’s Story – from shock leukaemia diagnosis to painting for positivity

In January 2022, Sinead’s world was turned upside down. At 30 years old, she had an exciting year ahead. She...

Nancy’s blood cancer story

26 April 2022 Patient

Nancy’s blood cancer story

Nancy* was 33 and seven months pregnant with her second daughter when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Seven years...

Amy and Joel’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story

30 March 2022 Patient

Amy and Joel’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story

Amy spoke to Leukaemia UK after the love of her life, Joel, was diagnosed with leukaemia at 30 years old....

Steve’s hiking journey

5 March 2022 Patient

Steve’s hiking journey

"Hiking, it's in the blood!" As an avid hiker, Steve has led walking groups for the last twenty years and...