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...

Suzanne remembers her ‘larger than life’ son Luke

17 July 2025 Patient

Suzanne remembers her ‘larger than life’ son Luke

Luke Bailey was a popular, sporty 17-year-old who was studying for a BTEC in sports science and playing regular football...

Lisa remembers her beloved mum Janet

10 July 2025 Patient

Lisa remembers her beloved mum Janet

Lisa Dixon and her mum Janet Dixon liked nothing more than going together to watch their favourite team play -...

Hospital friendship group carries little Lacie through her treatment

10 July 2025 Patient

Hospital friendship group carries little Lacie through her treatment

"Without my new friends I don’t know how I would have coped, and I can’t imagine them not being in...

Brian looks back on the devastating roller coaster of husband Brendan’s treatment

2 July 2025 Patient

Brian looks back on the devastating roller coaster of husband Brendan’s treatment

“It was without doubt the worst day of my life, facing the possibility of losing the person who was my...

Clint hopes trial protocol will keep his AML in remission

1 July 2025 Patient

Clint hopes trial protocol will keep his AML in remission

New drugs and treatments for leukaemia are developed and trailed all the time, with many patients benefitting from receiving them...

Rare APML diagnosis changes Clare’s life

26 June 2025 Patient

Rare APML diagnosis changes Clare’s life

“I likened it to being conscripted to fight a war; suddenly leaving everyone behind and fighting alongside strangers, some of...

Ash deals with the challenges of hospital treatment and social anxiety

26 June 2025 Patient

Ash deals with the challenges of hospital treatment and social anxiety

“The whole experience has absolutely destroyed me but, strangely, it built Ash up.” The prospect of weeks in hospital undergoing...

Research Blog: Science in Action

26 June 2025 Research

Research Blog: Science in Action

Some Leukaemia UK research highlights from 2025 (So Far!) At Leukaemia UK, we know that research doesn’t just happen behind...