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”

“I don’t worry about the things I used to worry about - there’s nothing more important than my health. I’m...

Claire and her dad Paul’s story

14 June 2024 Patient

Claire and her dad Paul’s story

Leukaemia UK campaigns not only for more effective treatments, but for treatments which are kinder too. Chemotherapy can be incredibly...

Running for dad and living life to the full

10 June 2024 Fundraising

Running for dad and living life to the full

Eric Witham’s daughter Julie Hewson raised over £2600 for Leukaemia UK by running the London Marathon in 2024. Julie’s incredible...

Lip fillers saved my life: Edita’s CML story

31 May 2024 Patient

Lip fillers saved my life: Edita’s CML story

Millions of people around the world have had lip fillers, but how many can say having the aesthetic treatments actually...

Tony’s “good and bad days” with AML

29 May 2024 Patient

Tony’s “good and bad days” with AML

“I don’t worry about the things I used to worry about - there’s nothing more important than my health. I’m...

‘Life Part Two’ – Leila’s AML story

22 May 2024 Patient

‘Life Part Two’ – Leila’s AML story

“I attended the pharmacy twice, rang 101 around four times, (as I kept trying to make GP appointments but there...

‘Getting on with it’: Lizzie’s life with ALL

13 May 2024 Patient

‘Getting on with it’: Lizzie’s life with ALL

“I was told the lumps on my head would go if I used dandruff shampoo………. But I just KNEW that...

Danae’s leukaemia in numbers

9 May 2024 Patient

Danae’s leukaemia in numbers

Danae’s leukaemia in numbers: 433 vials of blood taken (ongoing) 7 bone marrow biopsies (ongoing) 21 chemo bags (gemtuzumab ozogamicin,...

My reservoir of courage

9 May 2024 Patient

My reservoir of courage

“Within the stark confines of illness, I discovered resilience and a reservoir of courage I never knew existed.” Shilpa Sehdev’s...