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 Researcher

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...

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...

Amy and Joel’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story

30 March 2022 Patient

Amy and Joel’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story

Amy spoke to Leukaemia UK after the love of her life, Joel, was diagnosed with leukaemia at 30 years old....

Steve’s hiking journey

5 March 2022 Patient

Steve’s hiking journey

"Hiking, it's in the blood!" As an avid hiker, Steve has led walking groups for the last twenty years and...

Why we need kinder and more effective blood cancer treatments: Iona’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

28 February 2022 Patient

Why we need kinder and more effective blood cancer treatments: Iona’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

Iona was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in May 2021 when she was 22. Iona’s story is particularly shocking,...

Emma’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

2 January 2022 Patient

Emma’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

Emma is an English teacher and mother to two children aged 11 and 13. She was diagnosed with acute myeloid...