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 Researcher

Research Blog: From Mutation to Manifestation

Leukaemia can be hard to understand, so this month we're breaking it down step by step—from the first mutation to...

Liam and Megan run the Hackney Half Marathon for their Nan Pam

19 February 2024 Fundraising

Liam and Megan run the Hackney Half Marathon for their Nan Pam

Liam Hobbins, from Rochester in Kent, and his sister Megan, from Bexleyheath in Kent, are running for Leukaemia UK in...

Adapting to life with ALL: Ricky’s story

13 February 2024 Patient

Adapting to life with ALL: Ricky’s story

Tiredness after a family wedding for 400 people was what Ricky Duggal originally thought was making him feel so under...

Ian and Mandi’s gift of “leaving someone else with life”

15 January 2024 Patient

Ian and Mandi’s gift of “leaving someone else with life”

“I want other people to benefit from research like I did. I wouldn’t be here today without it.” Ian’s symptoms...

How Sue found hope during AML

10 January 2024 Patient

How Sue found hope during AML

Everyone’s leukaemia journey is different. For some, years of gruelling treatment, side effects and relapse require extraordinary mental strength and...

Henry’s journey from ALL patient to happy dog owner

20 December 2023 Patient

Henry’s journey from ALL patient to happy dog owner

When Henry Charles first began to show symptoms of what his family now knows was leukaemia, it was lockdown time...

‘I’ve been so lucky’: Stephen’s 40 years of remission

20 December 2023 Patient

‘I’ve been so lucky’: Stephen’s 40 years of remission

Stephen Fallon has enjoyed over 40 years of family, work and regular life - all thanks to a bone marrow...

‘I’m determined to do everything I set my heart on’

20 December 2023 Patient

‘I’m determined to do everything I set my heart on’

“At the start of 2023 I had funny turn in Tate Modern and had to ask someone to help me...

Mark’s AML diagnosis and the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

20 December 2023 Patient

Mark’s AML diagnosis and the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

Mark Phillips was on the brink of an exciting chapter in his young life back in the summer of 2003....