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 Supporter

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...

Corey’s marathon challenge for his sister

22 January 2019 Supporter

Corey’s marathon challenge for his sister

For Corey, running the London Marathon 2019 was a not only a physical challenge but, more importantly, a personal challenge...

A day in the life of a senior staff nurse

20 September 2018 Clinician

A day in the life of a senior staff nurse

The Leukaemia UK Ambulatory Care Unit at King's College Hospital in London allows people with blood cancer to have stem...

Kenza: I learned leukaemia can affect anyone

2 August 2018 Supporter

Kenza: I learned leukaemia can affect anyone

Kenza completed this year's London Marathon for Leukaemia UK after her brother Jos was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at...

Paul’s multiple myeloma journey

5 July 2018 Patient

Paul’s multiple myeloma journey

Paul, 50, was told he had multiple myeloma two days before Christmas 2016. Alone and in shock, his first concern...

Clair: I’m so proud of my marathon run

25 March 2018 Supporter

Clair: I’m so proud of my marathon run

When Clair crossed the London Marathon finishing line, she was thinking about the brave five-year-old boy who inspired her fundraising...

Kathryn’s story: diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 22

12 December 2017 Patient

Kathryn’s story: diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 22

Kathryn was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 22. She received psychological and clinical support at the Teenage...

Debbie: I wanted to give some goodness back

7 December 2017 Supporter

Debbie: I wanted to give some goodness back

Twenty years ago, Debbie was so busy preparing for a family reunion that she ignored her tiredness and brushed off...

The fundraising footballers

23 October 2017 Supporter

The fundraising footballers

Carl Hewson was 26, fit and sports-mad when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2015. Here, Carl's team...