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Leukaemia patient stories

Stories from leukaemia patients

Helping more people survive cancer is the aim of everything we do. Read stories from people who have been affected by leukaemia, and how research has made a difference to them.

Patients' stories

Katie, a leukaemia patient, wearing a pink and blue dress and smiling at the camera.

Participating in a trial

Katie from Glasgow was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia shortly after her third birthday, and took part in a Cancer Research UK clinical trial. Her Mum, Siobhan, says: “We believed that with the clinical trial Katie had the best chance of recovery. We would do it again to help other families and other children like Katie in the future. Without these trials, amazing new treatments may never be found.”

Find out more about the trial Katie took part in

Test tubes in a freezer.

Current research

From studying the biology of leukaemia cells in the lab to leading clinical trials testing cutting-edge treatments, our researchers are working hard to ensure more people survive leukaemia.

Find out more about our current research

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Past research

Thanks to research, we've helped change the outlook for people with leukaemia.

Find out more about past research

Explore our timeline of research into leukaemia

Further information

Want to find more information about our research or leukaemia?

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More about the symptoms and treatments for leukaemia