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.

A Second Chance at Life

09 Sep 2026 Patient

A Second Chance at Life

For patients with blood cancer such as leukaemia, a stem cell transplant can offer the chance of a cure. But...

Phil Carrick: The Yorkshire Captain Who Died at 47

1 September 2026 Patient

Phil Carrick: The Yorkshire Captain Who Died at 47

Yorkshire Cricket Captain Phil Carrick was only in his 40s when he lost his life to leukaemia. In the 26...

How life changed for Alex Williams

4 August 2026 Patient

How life changed for Alex Williams

Leukaemia changes lives beyond all recognition. Dealing with the shock of diagnosis, saying goodbye to the past and shaping a...

“Nina is amazing and such an inspiration”

3 August 2026 Patient

“Nina is amazing and such an inspiration”

Around 530 children under the age of 16 are diagnosed with leukaemia in the UK each year – about one...

“Leukaemia has changed my life for ever”

7 July 2026 Patient

“Leukaemia has changed my life for ever”

A devastating relapse nine months after her stem cell transplant launched Ruth Wake into a “fight for her life” which...

“Leukaemia has changed my life for ever”

2 July 2026 Patient

“Leukaemia has changed my life for ever”

In the summer of 2015, 28-year-old Billie McPartlan was building her career as a PA working at Canary Wharf in London. She had enjoyed a holiday...

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...

Highlights from EHA 2026

18 June 2026 Research

Highlights from EHA 2026

What is the European Haematology Association (EHA) Congress? This year more than 14,000 researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and industry leaders gathered in Stockholm for the 2026 European...

You get told about GvHD but you don’t realise it can be this severe.

4 June 2026 Patient

You get told about GvHD but you don’t realise it can be this severe.

“Everything happened so fast. We were both just so shocked I don't think we knew what to say to each other for...