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

Alice Bolton: “In an hour I went from being in the doctors’ areas to being a patient”

14 Apr 2025 Patient

Alice Bolton: “In an hour I went from being in the doctors’ areas to being a patient”

Nearly forty years after he was diagnosed with leukaemia, David Campbell is still committed to raising money for research into...

“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...

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....

“‘It’s not good’. I will never forget those words”

18 April 2023 Patient

“‘It’s not good’. I will never forget those words”

“I knew my body was failing me, but no one would listen.” Tammy Guide visited her doctors and local A&E...

A life-changing diagnosis of leukaemia

18 April 2023 Patient

A life-changing diagnosis of leukaemia

Professional baker Gwyn Warner would never have thought a sore throat would lead to a life-changing diagnosis of leukaemia. Gwyn,...

“I struggled to get out of bed with the fatigue”: Peppie’s story

18 April 2023 Patient

“I struggled to get out of bed with the fatigue”: Peppie’s story

Peppie Scobbie would never have believed her infected finger would lead to a cancer diagnosis. Peppie, 53, from Larkhall in...

Diagnosed with leukaemia during the Covid pandemic: Mary’s story

13 April 2023 Patient

Diagnosed with leukaemia during the Covid pandemic: Mary’s story

Mary’s leukaemia diagnosis and treatment unfolded during the Covid pandemic, making an already difficult journey doubly gruelling. Mary, 65, from...