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 Patient

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...

Tony’s “good and bad days” with AML

29 May 2024 Patient

Tony’s “good and bad days” with AML

“I don’t worry about the things I used to worry about - there’s nothing more important than my health. I’m...

Research Blog: The transformative impact of bone marrow transplants

28 May 2024 Research

Research Blog: The transformative impact of bone marrow transplants

In the realm of medical breakthroughs, few innovations have been as revolutionary and life changing as bone marrow transplants in...

‘Life Part Two’ – Leila’s AML story

22 May 2024 Patient

‘Life Part Two’ – Leila’s AML story

“I attended the pharmacy twice, rang 101 around four times, (as I kept trying to make GP appointments but there...

‘Getting on with it’: Lizzie’s life with ALL

13 May 2024 Patient

‘Getting on with it’: Lizzie’s life with ALL

“I was told the lumps on my head would go if I used dandruff shampoo………. But I just KNEW that...

Research blog: Bridging the gap in cancer care: facing reality head-on

9 May 2024 Research

Research blog: Bridging the gap in cancer care: facing reality head-on

Cancer is a major cause of death globally, and it affects each person differently. Many things influence how someone experiences...

Danae’s leukaemia in numbers

9 May 2024 Patient

Danae’s leukaemia in numbers

Danae’s leukaemia in numbers: 433 vials of blood taken (ongoing) 7 bone marrow biopsies (ongoing) 21 chemo bags (gemtuzumab ozogamicin,...

My reservoir of courage

9 May 2024 Patient

My reservoir of courage

“Within the stark confines of illness, I discovered resilience and a reservoir of courage I never knew existed.” Shilpa Sehdev’s...

Billie the Brave

18 April 2024 Patient

Billie the Brave

“The chemotherapy they use is so harsh on little kids’ bodies. It would be nice to have a future where...