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: From Mutation to Manifestation

01 Aug 2025 Research

Research Blog: From Mutation to Manifestation

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

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...

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...

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...

Research blog: Balancing Act

30 August 2024 Research

Research blog: Balancing Act

Leukaemia is a complex disease that affects about 490,000 people worldwide.(i) Despite decades of research, the exact causes and most...

Research blog: Decoding Chemotherapy: the backbone of leukaemia treatment

6 August 2024 Research

Research blog: Decoding Chemotherapy: the backbone of leukaemia treatment

Despite advancements in treatment options, chemotherapy remains a cornerstone in the battle against leukaemia. This month we will delve into...

Research blog: Immunotherapy for blood cancers – the rise of CAR-T cells

28 June 2024 Research

Research blog: Immunotherapy for blood cancers – the rise of CAR-T cells

Immunotherapy has revolutionised the treatment landscape for various cancers, including blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Though...

Research blog: How leukaemia cells thrive

13 June 2024 Research

Research blog: How leukaemia cells thrive

In February 2024, a ground-breaking study was published in the esteemed journal Nature Communications (i), showcasing collaborative research efforts from...

The UK’s clinical trial leaders of the future

4 June 2024 Research

The UK’s clinical trial leaders of the future

In November 2023, the inaugural meeting of the DIDACT Foundation's Clinical Trials Training Days, Part I, marked a pivotal step...