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 Supporter

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...

It’s been a lifelong dream to run the London Marathon

26 September 2022 Supporter

It’s been a lifelong dream to run the London Marathon

Ralph Windle was a well-known poet, author, academic, former CEO of Nabisco UK, and commentator on the arts and science....

Edwin and Pat’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

22 September 2022 Supporter

Edwin and Pat’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

Edwin spoke to Leukaemia UK about his late wife Pat to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia...

Gareth’s leukaemia story

19 September 2022 Patient

Gareth’s leukaemia story

Gareth Dixon first felt something was wrong with him several weeks before he was diagnosed. The sign-fitter from Penketh, Warrington...

Joanne’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

8 September 2022 Patient

Joanne’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

Joanne spoke to Leukaemia UK to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia and the importance of getting...

Dr Simon Mitchell

31 August 2022 Researcher

Dr Simon Mitchell

Can computers help doctors make blood cancer treatment decisions? We spoke to Dr Simon Mitchell, one of our Leukaemia UK...

100 half marathons in support of charities

24 August 2022 Supporter

100 half marathons in support of charities

For many, running a marathon is a challenge of a lifetime. But for Esther one marathon just was not enough....

Sinead’s Story – from shock leukaemia diagnosis to painting for positivity

8 August 2022 Patient

Sinead’s Story – from shock leukaemia diagnosis to painting for positivity

In January 2022, Sinead’s world was turned upside down. At 30 years old, she had an exciting year ahead. She...

Nancy’s blood cancer story

26 April 2022 Patient

Nancy’s blood cancer story

Nancy* was 33 and seven months pregnant with her second daughter when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Seven years...