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

Research Blog: When donor cells attack – understanding GvHD

26 Feb 2026 Awareness

Research Blog: When donor cells attack – understanding GvHD

Graft-versus-host disease is a serious but well-recognised complication of stem cell transplantation. With careful donor matching, preventative medication, and prompt...

Elaine’s ALL journey from shock to remission

9 November 2023 Patient

Elaine’s ALL journey from shock to remission

Nothing was going to stop Elaine Bolton giving her daughter Rachel a wonderful sixth birthday. She had been battling mysterious...

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...

“I learned to be positive”: Lizzi’s AML story

8 November 2023 Patient

“I learned to be positive”: Lizzi’s AML story

“The first thing that happened about nine months before my diagnosis is I went off drinking tea which I normally...

Brave Jacob’s four-year fight against ALL

8 November 2023 Patient

Brave Jacob’s four-year fight against ALL

Jacob Benson lost his four-year fight against leukaemia 16th October 2010, aged just 12. This is a verse from a...

Trevor’s surprise leukaemia diagnosis following routine surgery

2 November 2023 Patient

Trevor’s surprise leukaemia diagnosis following routine surgery

Trevor Lock’s leukaemia was discovered in December 2019, after having surgery for a urinary tract condition. A surprise leukaemia diagnosis...

Linda’s remarkable story of recovery from AML

2 November 2023 Patient

Linda’s remarkable story of recovery from AML

When Linda Sellar’s mother was diagnosed with dementia in early 2014, Linda read that B12 was an indicator of possible...

‘I remember saying: “I’ve got leukaemia or something, haven’t I?”’

2 November 2023 Patient

‘I remember saying: “I’ve got leukaemia or something, haven’t I?”’

Kay Cutting had been a nurse for over 45 years, working as a midwife, a health visitor, and at senior...

“The few days following that was such a blur”: Victoria’s acute promyelocytic leukaemia story

26 October 2023 Patient

“The few days following that was such a blur”: Victoria’s acute promyelocytic leukaemia story

Persistent infections are a common symptom of leukaemia. But it’s natural for people not to immediately make the connection with...