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

“I was dismissed, belittled and treated like a nuisance.”

20 Mar 2026 Patient

“I was dismissed, belittled and treated like a nuisance.”

Seven months of GP appointments, calls to 999 and three trips to A&E saw Jade Horsman being continually misdiagnosed and...

Braith remembers his brother, Lyndon

24 March 2025 Awareness

Braith remembers his brother, Lyndon

Fifteen years after he lost his brother, Lyndon, to leukaemia, Braith Tomlinson has decided to remember him by running the...

Emma’s run in memory of nan, Brenda

20 March 2025 Awareness

Emma’s run in memory of nan, Brenda

Emma Batchelor is running the London Landmarks in memory of beloved nan Brenda, who passed away last year just nine...

The National Cancer Plan: Our chance to save and improve lives

13 March 2025 Policy

The National Cancer Plan: Our chance to save and improve lives

We have made a lot of progress in the last year thanks to your support. Last month, to mark World...

Advocate for change: Joseph’s story

17 February 2025 Awareness

Advocate for change: Joseph’s story

Leukaemia UK Community Champion Joseph Beaver has a rare type of leukaemia. His condition was discovered by chance when he...

“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...