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, fundraise for further research and campaign for change. If you would like to share your leukaemia journey, please visit our Share your Story page to fill out the form.
“You adapt to a new normal because life is never the same again.”

23 Sep 2026 Patient

“You adapt to a new normal because life is never the same again.”

“I wrote the book I needed to read as we began travelling down a road no child should ever have...

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Melvyn’s story

11 June 2019 Patient

Melvyn’s story

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

5 July 2018 Patient

Paul’s multiple myeloma journey

Paul, 50, was told he had multiple myeloma two days before Christmas 2016. Alone and in shock, his first concern...
Kathryn’s story: diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 22

12 December 2017 Patient

Kathryn’s story: diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 22

Kathryn was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 22. She received psychological and clinical support at the Teenage...
Billie’s story of giving

11 August 2017 Patient

Billie’s story of giving

When Billie received her leukaemia diagnosis, her response was to find a way to help others. Billie was diagnosed with...
Jasmine’s acute promyelocytic leukaemia journey

11 November 2016 Patient

Jasmine’s acute promyelocytic leukaemia journey

Jasmine was back from a dream holiday and enthusiastically training for the London Marathon when she was diagnosed with a...
Jimaine’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

30 September 2016 Patient

Jimaine’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

Jimaine was treated for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) at King's College Hospital 18 years ago. Today, Jimaine – AKA Je’Londen...
Louise’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story

26 August 2002 Patient

Louise’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story

Louise was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when she was 14. Following gruelling treatment which included taking part in...
Megan’s Hodgkin’s lymphoma story

5 July 2002 Patient

Megan’s Hodgkin’s lymphoma story

When Megan found a lump on her neck, she knew something wasn’t right and went to see her GP. The...
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