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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A Second Chance at Life

9 September 2026 Patient

A Second Chance at Life

A blog series: The evidence behind the change A second stem cell transplant can offer some patients another chance at...
A Second Chance at Life

19 June 2026 Patient

A Second Chance at Life

A blog series: Why the NHS Must Rethink Access to Second Stem Cell Transplants? A second stem cell transplant can...
The National Cancer Plan: Our chance to save and improve lives

13 March 2025 Policy

The National Cancer Plan: Our chance to save and improve lives

We have made a lot of progress in the last year thanks to your support. Last month, to mark World...
A new era for the UK must bring real and recognisable change for people with leukaemia

9 July 2024 Policy

A new era for the UK must bring real and recognisable change for people with leukaemia

The swearing in of our newly elected MPs, and the start of a Labour government administration, marks a fresh chapter...
Leukaemia UK’s response to the Major Conditions Strategy

29 August 2023 Policy

Leukaemia UK’s response to the Major Conditions Strategy

In January of this year, the Government announced it would publish a Major Conditions Strategy, with the aim of tackling...
BSH 2023: Blood cancer from the patient’s perspective, the need to address inequalities, and why research matters

15 May 2023 Policy

BSH 2023: Blood cancer from the patient’s perspective, the need to address inequalities, and why research matters

Last month, the Research & Advocacy team at Leukaemia UK attended the British Society for Haematology’s (BSH) annual conference in...
What happened to the 10-Year Cancer Plan?

28 March 2023 Policy

What happened to the 10-Year Cancer Plan?

Last February to mark World Cancer Day 2022 Sajid Javid, the then Secretary of State for Health and Social Care,...