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 Research

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

The moment they are told they have leukaemia is rarely something any patient forgets. But for Alice Bolton it was...

Research blog: How leukaemia cells thrive

13 June 2024 Research

Research blog: How leukaemia cells thrive

In February 2024, a ground-breaking study was published in the esteemed journal Nature Communications (i), showcasing collaborative research efforts from...

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...

The UK’s clinical trial leaders of the future

4 June 2024 Research

The UK’s clinical trial leaders of the future

In November 2023, the inaugural meeting of the DIDACT Foundation's Clinical Trials Training Days, Part I, marked a pivotal step...

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...

Research Blog: The transformative impact of bone marrow transplants

28 May 2024 Research

Research Blog: The transformative impact of bone marrow transplants

In the realm of medical breakthroughs, few innovations have been as revolutionary and life changing as bone marrow transplants in...

‘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...