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: Accelerating progress in AML

28 Apr 2025 Research

Research blog: Accelerating progress in AML

For the last 50 years, treatments for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) have remained largely unchanged — intensive chemotherapy and, for...

“My symptoms began not long after my first birthday”: Isla’s Story

17 February 2025 Supporter

“My symptoms began not long after my first birthday”: Isla’s Story

“My symptoms began not long after my first birthday,” said Isla Chilton, now 20, who lives in Hertford. “I had...

Research blog: A Spotlight on Infant Leukaemia

14 February 2025 Research

Research blog: A Spotlight on Infant Leukaemia

On International Childhood Cancer Day, we turn our focus to infant leukaemia, a rare but aggressive cancer that poses unique...

Little Mollie’s ALL journey

13 February 2025 Awareness

Little Mollie’s ALL journey

As a lively, healthy 3½ year old, Mollie Davies was just starting nursery and making new friends in the spring...

“It gave me hope”: Iain’s Story

5 February 2025 Patient

“It gave me hope”: Iain’s Story

CAR-T Therapy has now been rolled out across the UK for the treatment of adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after...

Research blog: New Year, New Focus: Leukaemia awareness can save lives

30 January 2025 Research

Research blog: New Year, New Focus: Leukaemia awareness can save lives

As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time to prioritise our health and awareness about conditions that...

A larger-than-life character: Ian’s story

24 January 2025 Fundraising

A larger-than-life character: Ian’s story

“My brother-in-law Ian was a very fit man, and it was a terrible shock when he became ill,” said Mary...

“Tracey was only their seventh patient”: Tracey’s Story

21 January 2025 Awareness

“Tracey was only their seventh patient”: Tracey’s Story

The drug Doxorubicin (Adriamicyn) is nowadays a standard treatment for many childhood and adult cancers including one of the most...

“Wow, I went through all that”: Marion’s story

10 January 2025 Patient

“Wow, I went through all that”: Marion’s story

At 17, Marion McIntosh's life was typical for her age – enjoying college and spending time with friends and family...