Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) Archives

10th March 2025

A to Z of leukaemia: what the words mean

Being diagnosed with leukaemia can be overwhelming. You might read or hear medical terms that you haven't heard before. Find out what they mean.

19th December 2024

Stem cell transplants

A stem cell transplant is an intensive type of treatment that replaces damaged or destroyed blood-forming cells with healthy ones. Find out who might need one and what it involves.

Elaine Hold: my story

“Since 2016 I have relapsed three further times and have lived with cancer for eight years now. I have had numerous different treatments." We sat down with Elaine as she shared her acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) story and discussed what life is like living with leukaemia.

Leanne Williams: my story

Leanne was 32-years-old and 20 weeks pregnant with her third child when she was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-cell ALL). She was forced to make the choice that no parent ever wants to make: to save her own life at the expense of her unborn baby. Now, just over six years on, Leanne shares her story here…

Ellie Goody: my story

When 19-year-old Ellie started experiencing pain, fatigue and breathlessness, she was prescribed countless different medications, but nothing worked. Then, after what seemed like a lifetime, she finally discovered what was wrong - she had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Ellie shares her story here…

BBC Lifeline Appeal: Graham shares the story of his daughter Darcey

Graham’s daughter, Darcey, was four-years-old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in June 2020. When she suffered a relapse in May 2023, her only option was to undergo CAR-T therapy at a hospital many miles from home. Graham explains how support from Leukaemia Care helped keep the family together at this very difficult time as part of our BBC's Lifeline Appeal…

Ricky Duggal: my story

32-year-old Ricky put his symptoms down to the after-effects of celebrating a large family wedding. But within a few days, he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Currently halfway through his treatment, he shares his story here…

Elizabeth Gibson-Bell: my story

With a newborn baby, it was hardly surprising that Elizabeth felt exhausted. But what she initially assumed to be a normal postpartum experience turned out to be something far more serious. When her daughter was just eight weeks old, Elizabeth was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). She shares her story here…

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