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 Patient

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...

National Cancer Survivors Day: Gill’s story

2 June 2023 Patient

National Cancer Survivors Day: Gill’s story

After experiencing fatigue, breathlessness and unusual bruising, Gill Winsor was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in August 2020. Now...

Marking Volunteers’ Week – Krystyna’s story

1 June 2023 Volunteer

Marking Volunteers’ Week – Krystyna’s story

The 1st – 7th of June is Volunteers' Week and this week means so much to everyone at Leukaemia UK....

Identifying ‘ultra-high risk’ blood cancer patients

31 May 2023 Researcher

Identifying ‘ultra-high risk’ blood cancer patients

Meet the researcher: Sonia Wolf Adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (ATL) is a rare type of blood cancer and the subject of...

“My symptoms rapidly escalated”: Charles’ story

16 May 2023 Patient

“My symptoms rapidly escalated”: Charles’ story

A trip to see university friends in Bristol in the summer of 2022 was a turning point for Charles McGrath...

BSH 2023: Blood cancer from the patient’s perspective, the need to address inequalities, and why research matters

15 May 2023 Policy

BSH 2023: Blood cancer from the patient’s perspective, the need to address inequalities, and why research matters

Last month, the Research & Advocacy team at Leukaemia UK attended the British Society for Haematology’s (BSH) annual conference in...

Just in the ‘nick of time’: how a blood test detected Paul’s hairy cell leukaemia

28 April 2023 Patient

Just in the ‘nick of time’: how a blood test detected Paul’s hairy cell leukaemia

Almost two years of vague symptoms and repeated visits to the GP ended with Paul Street finally being diagnosed with...

Leukaemia is a lonely illness

24 April 2023 Patient

Leukaemia is a lonely illness

Lisa Thompson, who lives in Somerset, has a busy job as a primary school head teacher. Like many teachers, she...

“The trip was marked by some strange heart fluttering symptoms”: Stan and Sue’s story

24 April 2023 Patient

“The trip was marked by some strange heart fluttering symptoms”: Stan and Sue’s story

Returning to his birthplace of Trinidad for a family wedding in 2015 was a joyful occasion for Stan De Boehmler....