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

“CML changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

20 Aug 2025 Patient

“CML changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

Stewart O’Callaghan was living a carefree life in Berlin when leukaemia changed everything. Only 28 years old at the...

“The NHS gave me a new lease of life and I am determined to give something back now.”

22 August 2025 Patient

“The NHS gave me a new lease of life and I am determined to give something back now.”

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is the most common type of leukaemia. Eight people in the UK are diagnosed with AML...

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

12 August 2025 Patient

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

A stem cell transplant, for most who have one, represents a new start in life. For Nick Barnard, this is...

Angela and Terry are proud of their grandchild Daniel

11 August 2025 Patient

Angela and Terry are proud of their grandchild Daniel

A leukaemia diagnosis in a child has a huge and lasting impact on the lives of the whole family. Here...

“Every day is one day closer. Even though it’s a drag and time is moving slowly, progress is being made every second.”

7 August 2025 Patient

“Every day is one day closer. Even though it’s a drag and time is moving slowly, progress is being made every second.”

Leukaemia UK’s June 2025 60km Fundraising Walk raised over £40k with 75 walkers taking part – each driven by a...

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...

Lauren and her sister have been on a remarkable journey together.

29 July 2025 Patient

Lauren and her sister have been on a remarkable journey together.

Lauren Murrell was 23 when she began experiencing unexplained symptoms – neck pain, fatigue, night sweats. Lauren’s condition quickly deteriorated....

Ryan celebrated his transplant anniversary at his first ever festival

29 July 2025 Awareness

Ryan celebrated his transplant anniversary at his first ever festival

A leukaemia diagnosis at any age is devastating, but for Ryan Joseph it came out of nowhere just as he...

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on”

28 July 2025 Awareness

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on”

“The odds were against me but I was given hope and I want to pass that on. During the lowest...