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.

“You adapt to a new normal because life is never the same again.”

23 Sep 2026 Patient

“You adapt to a new normal because life is never the same again.”

“I wrote the book I needed to read as we began travelling down a road no child should ever have...

Yasmin’s Hodgkin lymphoma story

28 August 2019 Patient

Yasmin’s Hodgkin lymphoma story

When Yasmin was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma three years ago, she felt anxious about the months of treatment ahead. But...

Lucy’s skydive for her Dad

13 June 2019 Supporter

Lucy’s skydive for her Dad

Lucy took on this challenge to support us in June 2019. Here is her story in her own words In...

Melvyn’s story

11 June 2019 Patient

Melvyn’s story

In 2012 Melvyn, a bone marrow transplant patient, suffering from an aggressive form of graft-versus-host-disease was given pioneering, life-saving treatment,...

Claire: My 10 marathons challenge

2 April 2019 Supporter

Claire: My 10 marathons challenge

For many, running a marathon is a challenge of a lifetime, something to tick off a bucket list. Running 26...

Corey’s marathon challenge for his sister

22 January 2019 Supporter

Corey’s marathon challenge for his sister

For Corey, running the London Marathon 2019 was a not only a physical challenge but, more importantly, a personal challenge...

A day in the life of a senior staff nurse

20 September 2018 Clinician

A day in the life of a senior staff nurse

The Leukaemia UK Ambulatory Care Unit at King's College Hospital in London allows people with blood cancer to have stem...

Kenza: I learned leukaemia can affect anyone

2 August 2018 Supporter

Kenza: I learned leukaemia can affect anyone

Kenza completed this year's London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after her brother Jos was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at...

Paul’s multiple myeloma journey

5 July 2018 Patient

Paul’s multiple myeloma journey

Paul, 50, was told he had multiple myeloma two days before Christmas 2016. Alone and in shock, his first concern...