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.

The inquest found no evidence of leukaemia in the blood

28 Oct 2026 Patient

The inquest found no evidence of leukaemia in the blood

Victoria Nixon was studying geography at Lancaster University and enjoying student life. But her first year was marred by frequent cold and flu viruses...

“Leukaemia has changed my life for ever”

2 July 2026 Patient

“Leukaemia has changed my life for ever”

In the summer of 2015, 28-year-old Billie McPartlan was building her career as a PA working at Canary Wharf in London. She had enjoyed a holiday...

A Second Chance at Life

19 June 2026 Patient

A Second Chance at Life

A blog series: Why the NHS Must Rethink Access to Second Stem Cell Transplants? A second stem cell transplant can...

Highlights from EHA 2026

18 June 2026 Research

Highlights from EHA 2026

What is the European Haematology Association (EHA) Congress? This year more than 14,000 researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and industry leaders gathered in Stockholm for the 2026 European...

You get told about GvHD but you don’t realise it can be this severe.

4 June 2026 Patient

You get told about GvHD but you don’t realise it can be this severe.

“Everything happened so fast. We were both just so shocked I don't think we knew what to say to each other for...

“They said I was just stressed. No one spoke about or did a blood test.”

11 May 2026 Patient

“They said I was just stressed. No one spoke about or did a blood test.”

Janev Hakki faced upsetting delays in getting a leukaemia diagnosis which would eventually see her spend nine weeks in hospital...

“It was all taken away from me in the blink of an eye”

6 May 2026 Patient

“It was all taken away from me in the blink of an eye”

At just 19 years old, Ayley Crawford was thrilled to be studying for her dream career. She’d just started her...

“Strangely enough, leukaemia actually gave me so many positives.”

28 April 2026 Patient

“Strangely enough, leukaemia actually gave me so many positives.”

Supporting a partner through leukaemia is tough on any relationship. Ian Hayes had been with his girlfriend, Tracy, for...

Chris’ diagnosis ended up coming almost by accident.

27 April 2026 Fundraising

Chris’ diagnosis ended up coming almost by accident.

In 2014, Chris Dawson was a young, fit 27-year-old sergeant in the British Army. He was also living with leukaemia...