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.

The inquest found no evidence of leukaemia in the blood

28 Oct 2026 Awareness

The inquest found no evidence of leukaemia in the blood

Victoria Nixon was studying geography at Lancaster University and enjoying student life. But her first year was marred by frequent cold and flu viruses...

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...

Research blog: Accelerating progress in AML

28 April 2025 Research

Research blog: Accelerating progress in AML

For the last 50 years, treatments for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) have remained largely unchanged — intensive chemotherapy and, for...

Research Blog: Lessons from Down Under

31 March 2025 Research

Research Blog: Lessons from Down Under

Blood cancers are a growing global challenge, particularly due to the nature of their progression, challenges in detection, and the...

Research blog: A Spotlight on Infant Leukaemia

14 February 2025 Research

Research blog: A Spotlight on Infant Leukaemia

On International Childhood Cancer Day, we turn our focus to infant leukaemia, a rare but aggressive cancer that poses unique...

Research blog: New Year, New Focus: Leukaemia awareness can save lives

30 January 2025 Research

Research blog: New Year, New Focus: Leukaemia awareness can save lives

As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time to prioritise our health and awareness about conditions that...

Key highlights from ASH 2024

13 December 2024 Research

Key highlights from ASH 2024

From December 6th to 10th, the Annual Society of Haematology (ASH) Conference gathered over 30,000 haematology experts to share groundbreaking...

Research Blog: Back to Basics

30 November 2024 Research

Research Blog: Back to Basics

This month for our research blog, we are going back to basics and exploring what makes leukaemia fundamentally different from...