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

Marking a decade of breakthroughs and collaboration

02 Oct 2025 Patient

Marking a decade of breakthroughs and collaboration

This month on our research blog, we highlight some of the many publications our researchers have released so far this...

Looking at life differently: Hugh’s CLL story

15 July 2024 Patient

Looking at life differently: Hugh’s CLL story

Leukaemia UK Community Champion Hugh Pender’s leukaemia diagnosis came about in unusual circumstances due to a totally unrelated condition. The...

A new era for the UK must bring real and recognisable change for people with leukaemia

9 July 2024 Policy

A new era for the UK must bring real and recognisable change for people with leukaemia

The swearing in of our newly elected MPs, and the start of a Labour government administration, marks a fresh chapter...

Adapting to life with AML: Jackie’s story

28 June 2024 Patient

Adapting to life with AML: Jackie’s story

Jackie Amor was loving life in her French farmhouse at Charente between Bordeaux and Bergerac in 2013. She and her...

Research blog: Immunotherapy for blood cancers – the rise of CAR-T cells

28 June 2024 Research

Research blog: Immunotherapy for blood cancers – the rise of CAR-T cells

Immunotherapy has revolutionised the treatment landscape for various cancers, including blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Though...

No regrets: Rachel tells her mum Janet’s AML story

20 June 2024 Patient

No regrets: Rachel tells her mum Janet’s AML story

Janet Mellor had contracted polio as a child and her family had been told that she would never be able...

Claire and her dad Paul’s story

14 June 2024 Patient

Claire and her dad Paul’s story

Leukaemia UK campaigns not only for more effective treatments, but for treatments which are kinder too. Chemotherapy can be incredibly...

Research blog: How leukaemia cells thrive

13 June 2024 Research

Research blog: How leukaemia cells thrive

In February 2024, a ground-breaking study was published in the esteemed journal Nature Communications (i), showcasing collaborative research efforts from...

Running for dad and living life to the full

10 June 2024 Fundraising

Running for dad and living life to the full

Eric Witham’s daughter Julie Hewson raised over £2600 for Leukaemia UK by running the London Marathon in 2024. Julie’s incredible...