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...

Ash deals with the challenges of hospital treatment and social anxiety

26 June 2025 Patient

Ash deals with the challenges of hospital treatment and social anxiety

“The whole experience has absolutely destroyed me but, strangely, it built Ash up.” The prospect of weeks in hospital undergoing...

Research Blog: Science in Action

26 June 2025 Research

Research Blog: Science in Action

Some Leukaemia UK research highlights from 2025 (So Far!) At Leukaemia UK, we know that research doesn’t just happen behind...

Lucy’s joyful cartwheeling pushes ahead the future of leukaemia treatment

23 June 2025 Fundraising

Lucy’s joyful cartwheeling pushes ahead the future of leukaemia treatment

“I’ve changed as a person and have learnt so much from other people about vulnerability…….Together we can raise a hell...

Devoted husband, Clive, remembers his wife’s bravery

19 June 2025 Fundraising

Devoted husband, Clive, remembers his wife’s bravery

“I picked Leukaemia UK because of the research work the charity is does for AML – not only to help...

Insights from DIDACT Foundation Academy’s first cohort

19 June 2025 Research

Insights from DIDACT Foundation Academy’s first cohort

“We were deeply impressed by the exceptional talent and dedication demonstrated by this inaugural group,” said Professor Charles Craddock CBE,...

Satbir Saggu is fundraising for Leukaemia UK

16 June 2025 Patient

Satbir Saggu is fundraising for Leukaemia UK

“With all these challenges I always reflect on what Dad would be thinking. I think he’d be saying “Satti you’re...

“I went from living in London to moving back in with my parents and taking a year off work.”

12 June 2025 Patient

“I went from living in London to moving back in with my parents and taking a year off work.”

At a time in life when most young people are starting careers, relationships, and exploring the world, Karis Longden has...

The loss of her father drives Karen as a leukaemia researcher

12 June 2025 Awareness

The loss of her father drives Karen as a leukaemia researcher

Most people who receive a devastating leukaemia diagnosis know little if anything about blood cancer. This was true for Denis...