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

"Without my new friends I don’t know how I would have coped, and I can’t imagine them not being in...

Lisa remembers her beloved mum Janet

10 July 2025 Patient

Lisa remembers her beloved mum Janet

Lisa Dixon and her mum Janet Dixon liked nothing more than going together to watch their favourite team play -...

Hospital friendship group carries little Lacie through her treatment

10 July 2025 Patient

Hospital friendship group carries little Lacie through her treatment

"Without my new friends I don’t know how I would have coped, and I can’t imagine them not being in...

Brian looks back on the devastating roller coaster of husband Brendan’s treatment

2 July 2025 Patient

Brian looks back on the devastating roller coaster of husband Brendan’s treatment

[caption id="attachment_19126" align="alignleft" width="243"] Brendan with dog Valerie[/caption] “It was without doubt the worst day of my life, facing the...

Clint hopes trial protocol will keep his AML in remission

1 July 2025 Patient

Clint hopes trial protocol will keep his AML in remission

New drugs and treatments for leukaemia are developed and trailed all the time, with many patients benefitting from receiving them...

Rare APML diagnosis changes Clare’s life

26 June 2025 Patient

Rare APML diagnosis changes Clare’s life

“I likened it to being conscripted to fight a war; suddenly leaving everyone behind and fighting alongside strangers, some of...

Ash deals with the challenges of hospital treatment and social anxiety

26 June 2025 Patient

Ash deals with the challenges of hospital treatment and social anxiety

“The whole experience has absolutely destroyed me but, strangely, it built Ash up.” The prospect of weeks in hospital undergoing...

Lucy’s joyful cartwheeling pushes ahead the future of leukaemia treatment

23 June 2025 Fundraising

Lucy’s joyful cartwheeling pushes ahead the future of leukaemia treatment

“I’ve changed as a person and have learnt so much from other people about vulnerability…….Together we can raise a hell...

Devoted husband, Clive, remembers his wife’s bravery

19 June 2025 Fundraising

Devoted husband, Clive, remembers his wife’s bravery

“I picked Leukaemia UK because of the research work the charity is does for AML – not only to help...