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...

Key highlights from ASH 2024

13 December 2024 Research

Key highlights from ASH 2024

From December 6th to 10th, the Annual Society of Haematology (ASH) Conference gathered over 30,000 haematology experts to share groundbreaking...

You never know what might be the tipping point: Simon’s story

13 December 2024 Fundraising

You never know what might be the tipping point: Simon’s story

Simon Chin, from Stamford in Lincolnshire, had always wanted to build his own ‘Grand Design’. After he retired in 2014...

Research Blog: Back to Basics

30 November 2024 Research

Research Blog: Back to Basics

This month for our research blog, we are going back to basics and exploring what makes leukaemia fundamentally different from...

In memory of Marsha Rayatt

29 November 2024 Patient

In memory of Marsha Rayatt

Marsha Rayatt sadly passed away from the side effects of gruelling treatment for a rare type of leukaemia in 2023....

Research blog: the power of cord blood for leukaemia treatment

15 November 2024 Research

Research blog: the power of cord blood for leukaemia treatment

When treating blood cancers like leukaemia, a stem cell transplant can be a crucial option, especially after a relapse. Finding...

The power of friendship, football and fundraising: Carl’s story

11 November 2024 Patient

The power of friendship, football and fundraising: Carl’s story

When keen sportsman Carl Hewson died from leukaemia at the age of 27, his family and friends were inspired to...

Research blog: DNA, focal deletions and leukaemia

30 October 2024 Research

Research blog: DNA, focal deletions and leukaemia

Inside the nucleus of our cells, DNA folds and forms loops that play a critical role in gene regulation—turning genes...

A man of steel who everyone adored: John’s story

18 October 2024 Patient

A man of steel who everyone adored: John’s story

New drugs to treat leukaemia are developed and put on trial, as a result of research, all the time. John...