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

19 Jun 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...

A light in the dark: Betsy’s story

19 August 2024 Patient

A light in the dark: Betsy’s story

“If I can give any family in the same situation any words of wisdom it’s to always look for that...

Research blog: Decoding Chemotherapy: the backbone of leukaemia treatment

6 August 2024 Research

Research blog: Decoding Chemotherapy: the backbone of leukaemia treatment

Despite advancements in treatment options, chemotherapy remains a cornerstone in the battle against leukaemia. This month we will delve into...

Adjusting to a ‘strange new normal’

16 July 2024 Patient

Adjusting to a ‘strange new normal’

Opie Jones’ leukaemia treatment has created a huge legacy. His mum Lucy Ellerker-Jones and her husband Lewis have set up...

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...