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: Key Highlights from ASH 2025

18 Dec 2025 Awareness

Research blog: Key Highlights from ASH 2025

Karin’s 25th wedding anniversary celebrations were something she had looked forward to for months. But the party for family and...

Robert’s journey to remission from AML

20 September 2023 Awareness

Robert’s journey to remission from AML

“Robert and I developed a special signal…..When we weren’t able to hold hands we each raised our little finger and...

The ‘red flag’ symptoms of CML

8 September 2023 Awareness

The ‘red flag’ symptoms of CML

Many leukaemia patients put their initial symptoms down to age, tiredness or other factors. Emma Sinclair did just that, continuing...

Jake’s leukaemia fight

7 September 2023 Awareness

Jake’s leukaemia fight

GCSEs are a stressful time for most young people. But tackling exams while in recovery from a devastating leukaemia diagnosis...

“My world came crashing down when Jim’s AML returned”

24 August 2023 Awareness

“My world came crashing down when Jim’s AML returned”

“I have learnt that whatever symptoms you develop, you must get checked out and be insistent on blood tests. Men...

George and Rita’s extra year together

23 August 2023 Patient

George and Rita’s extra year together

George Esson CBE had a long and distinguished career in policing. As Chief Constable of Dumfries and Galloway Police he...

Coping with sudden changes in my body

22 August 2023 Awareness

Coping with sudden changes in my body

Ricky Lee Kennedy and his wife Sam were thrilled to get the keys to their first home in August 2022....

A second chance in life for Fred

17 August 2023 Patient

A second chance in life for Fred

Forty years as a hockey player, coach and manager, and 17 years as a keen runner, meant Fred Dick was...

How hot flushes, a chest infection and tiredness led to Leila’s CML diagnosis

3 August 2023 Awareness

How hot flushes, a chest infection and tiredness led to Leila’s CML diagnosis

Many women in their 40s and 50s initially mistake their leukaemia symptoms for the onset of menopause. Leila Richardson put...