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.

Starting the Conversation in Asian and Caribbean Communities

16 Sep 2026 Awareness

Starting the Conversation in Asian and Caribbean Communities

“Although sharing Dad’s story is incredibly difficult, I hope that by talking about what happened to him encourages people, particularly...

Leukaemia diagnosis and treatment changes people forever.

24 September 2025 Patient

Leukaemia diagnosis and treatment changes people forever.

“But there’s no doubt it has had a major physical, psychological and emotional impact on me. I no longer take...

Dr Stewart Manning has diagnosed many people with leukaemia during his 40 year career.

27 August 2025 Patient

Dr Stewart Manning has diagnosed many people with leukaemia during his 40 year career.

Leukaemia broadly presents in two main forms. Acute leukaemias, such as acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL),...

“The NHS gave me a new lease of life and I am determined to give something back now.”

22 August 2025 Patient

“The NHS gave me a new lease of life and I am determined to give something back now.”

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is the most common type of leukaemia. Eight people in the UK are diagnosed with AML...

“CML changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

20 August 2025 Patient

“CML changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

Stewart O’Callaghan was living a carefree life in Berlin when leukaemia changed everything. Only 28 years old at the...

Nick goes from struggling to walk to winning gold for TeamGB at the Transplant Games.

12 August 2025 Patient

Nick goes from struggling to walk to winning gold for TeamGB at the Transplant Games.

A stem cell transplant, for most who have one, represents a new start in life. For Nick Barnard, this is particularly...

Angela and Terry are proud of their grandchild Daniel

11 August 2025 Patient

Angela and Terry are proud of their grandchild Daniel

A leukaemia diagnosis in a child has a huge and lasting impact on the lives of the whole family. Here...

“Every day is one day closer. Even though it’s a drag and time is moving slowly, progress is being made every second.”

7 August 2025 Patient

“Every day is one day closer. Even though it’s a drag and time is moving slowly, progress is being made every second.”

Leukaemia UK’s June 2025 60km Fundraising Walk raised over £40k with 75 walkers taking part – each driven by a...

Lauren and her sister have been on a remarkable journey together.

29 July 2025 Patient

Lauren and her sister have been on a remarkable journey together.

Lauren Murrell was 23 when she began experiencing unexplained symptoms – neck pain, fatigue, night sweats. Lauren’s condition quickly deteriorated....