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

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

12 Aug 2025 Research

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

Cancer is a major cause of death globally, and it affects each person differently. Many things influence how someone experiences...

The UK’s clinical trial leaders of the future

4 June 2024 Research

The UK’s clinical trial leaders of the future

In November 2023, the inaugural meeting of the DIDACT Foundation's Clinical Trials Training Days, Part I, marked a pivotal step...

Research Blog: The transformative impact of bone marrow transplants

28 May 2024 Research

Research Blog: The transformative impact of bone marrow transplants

In the realm of medical breakthroughs, few innovations have been as revolutionary and life changing as bone marrow transplants in...

Research blog: Bridging the gap in cancer care: facing reality head-on

9 May 2024 Research

Research blog: Bridging the gap in cancer care: facing reality head-on

Cancer is a major cause of death globally, and it affects each person differently. Many things influence how someone experiences...

Research blog: Celebrating a fantastic year of blood cancer research

11 December 2023 Research

Research blog: Celebrating a fantastic year of blood cancer research

Thanks to our incredible supporters, this year we have continued to find and fund the very best innovative research projects...

Research blog: Challenging, not untreatable – finding new ways to target an aggressive form of leukaemia

8 November 2023 Research

Research blog: Challenging, not untreatable – finding new ways to target an aggressive form of leukaemia

Former Leukaemia UK John Goldman Fellow, Dr Maria Teresa Esposito, University of Surrey , told us about her pioneering research...

Research blog: Harnessing the power of the body’s natural killer cells to treat leukaemia

13 October 2023 Research

Research blog: Harnessing the power of the body’s natural killer cells to treat leukaemia

Immunotherapy uses the body’s own immune system to eradicate blood cancer. The immune system is designed to defend against harmful...

Research blog: EU funding on the Horizon again

7 September 2023 Research

Research blog: EU funding on the Horizon again

You may have spotted the recent news that the UK is finally rejoining the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation...