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...

Gareth’s leukaemia story

19 September 2022 Patient

Gareth’s leukaemia story

Gareth Dixon first felt something was wrong with him several weeks before he was diagnosed. The sign-fitter from Penketh, Warrington...

Joanne’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

8 September 2022 Patient

Joanne’s acute myeloid leukaemia story

Joanne spoke to Leukaemia UK to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia and the importance of getting...

Dr Simon Mitchell

31 August 2022 Researcher

Dr Simon Mitchell

Can computers help doctors make blood cancer treatment decisions? We spoke to Dr Simon Mitchell, one of our Leukaemia UK...

100 half marathons in support of charities

24 August 2022 Supporter

100 half marathons in support of charities

For many, running a marathon is a challenge of a lifetime. But for Esther one marathon just was not enough....

Sinead’s Story – from shock leukaemia diagnosis to painting for positivity

8 August 2022 Patient

Sinead’s Story – from shock leukaemia diagnosis to painting for positivity

In January 2022, Sinead’s world was turned upside down. At 30 years old, she had an exciting year ahead. She...

Nancy’s blood cancer story

26 April 2022 Patient

Nancy’s blood cancer story

Nancy* was 33 and seven months pregnant with her second daughter when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Seven years...

Amy and Joel’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story

30 March 2022 Patient

Amy and Joel’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story

Amy spoke to Leukaemia UK after the love of her life, Joel, was diagnosed with leukaemia at 30 years old....

Steve’s hiking journey

5 March 2022 Patient

Steve’s hiking journey

"Hiking, it's in the blood!" As an avid hiker, Steve has led walking groups for the last twenty years and...