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

Dora’s love of motorbikes and dogs helped her return to health

24 Nov 2025 Patient

Dora’s love of motorbikes and dogs helped her return to health

In 2012 Melvyn, a bone marrow transplant patient, suffering from an aggressive form of graft-versus-host-disease was given pioneering, life-saving treatment,...

Finding joy in family and pilates: Stephen’s emotional AML rollercoaster

2 February 2023 Patient

Finding joy in family and pilates: Stephen’s emotional AML rollercoaster

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

Overcoming leukaemia to reach marathon success

12 January 2023 Patient

Overcoming leukaemia to reach marathon success

Running the London Marathon to raise money for Leukaemia UK was a fitting pinnacle of achievement for Brogan Hough –...

One step at a time, one breath at a time and one day at a time: Tracey’s AML story

9 January 2023 Patient

One step at a time, one breath at a time and one day at a time: Tracey’s AML story

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

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...