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 Awareness

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...

Research blog: Harnessing the power of the body’s natural killer cells to treat leukaemia

13 October 2023 Research

Research blog: Harnessing the power of the body’s natural killer cells to treat leukaemia

Immunotherapy uses the body’s own immune system to eradicate blood cancer. The immune system is designed to defend against harmful...

Robert’s journey to remission from AML

20 September 2023 Awareness

Robert’s journey to remission from AML

“Robert and I developed a special signal…..When we weren’t able to hold hands we each raised our little finger and...

The ‘red flag’ symptoms of CML

8 September 2023 Awareness

The ‘red flag’ symptoms of CML

Many leukaemia patients put their initial symptoms down to age, tiredness or other factors. Emma Sinclair did just that, continuing...

Research blog: EU funding on the Horizon again

7 September 2023 Research

Research blog: EU funding on the Horizon again

You may have spotted the recent news that the UK is finally rejoining the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation...

Jake’s leukaemia fight

7 September 2023 Awareness

Jake’s leukaemia fight

GCSEs are a stressful time for most young people. But tackling exams while in recovery from a devastating leukaemia diagnosis...

Leukaemia UK’s response to the Major Conditions Strategy

29 August 2023 Policy

Leukaemia UK’s response to the Major Conditions Strategy

In January of this year, the Government announced it would publish a Major Conditions Strategy, with the aim of tackling...

“My world came crashing down when Jim’s AML returned”

24 August 2023 Awareness

“My world came crashing down when Jim’s AML returned”

“I have learnt that whatever symptoms you develop, you must get checked out and be insistent on blood tests. Men...

George and Rita’s extra year together

23 August 2023 Patient

George and Rita’s extra year together

George Esson CBE had a long and distinguished career in policing. As Chief Constable of Dumfries and Galloway Police he...