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

Jody’s story: “Without treatment I only had two weeks to live”

05 Feb 2026 Research

Jody’s story: “Without treatment I only had two weeks to live”

How gentler, smarter and more personalised therapies are reshaping the future of treatment and care. The American Society of Haematology...

Research blog: Key Highlights from ASH 2025

18 December 2025 Research

Research blog: Key Highlights from ASH 2025

How gentler, smarter and more personalised therapies are reshaping the future of treatment and care. The American Society of Haematology...

Research blog: The rise of CRISPR

15 December 2025 Research

Research blog: The rise of CRISPR

Last June, we introduced the concept of CRISPR in the context of CAR-T therapy and the rapid progress in immunotherapy....

A decade of progress and impact

21 October 2025 Research

A decade of progress and impact

As we wrap up our John Goldman Fellowship (JGF) anniversary month, we wanted to take a moment to showcase some...

Marking a decade of breakthroughs and collaboration

2 October 2025 Research

Marking a decade of breakthroughs and collaboration

This October marks a decade since Leukaemia UK launched its John Goldman Fellowship (JGF) programme - an initiative specially designed...

Research Blog: From Mutation to Manifestation

1 August 2025 Research

Research Blog: From Mutation to Manifestation

When people hear the term blood cancer, they often think of leukaemia. In fact, blood cancer is a group of...

Research Blog: Science in Action

26 June 2025 Research

Research Blog: Science in Action

Some Leukaemia UK research highlights from 2025 (So Far!) At Leukaemia UK, we know that research doesn’t just happen behind...

Insights from DIDACT Foundation Academy’s first cohort

19 June 2025 Research

Insights from DIDACT Foundation Academy’s first cohort

“We were deeply impressed by the exceptional talent and dedication demonstrated by this inaugural group,” said Professor Charles Craddock CBE,...

The loss of her father drives Karen as a leukaemia researcher

12 June 2025 Awareness

The loss of her father drives Karen as a leukaemia researcher

Most people who receive a devastating leukaemia diagnosis know little if anything about blood cancer. This was true for Denis...