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.

“Why should a cancer diagnosis stop me from doing everything I love.”

20 Oct 2026 Patient

“Why should a cancer diagnosis stop me from doing everything I love.”

Charlotte Krzanicki works as an Education Director for a large Education Trust covering schools in five different regions across the...

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...