David Harewood

We live in a world of strange priorities, where Kim Kardashian buying a Lamborghini creates international headlines, but children in Niger suffering from drought and children in Britain suffering from leukaemia go unnoticed.

English Actor

Timothy Spall

In 1996, when I was being treated for leukaemia, at one point I had a vicious infection that was trying to claim me. Mercifully, due to love and expertise, I pulled through.

Gary Lineker

My eldest son George had acute myeloid leukaemia when he was a tiny baby, he is now 20 and doing very well. He is a mini-miracle in many ways.

English Footballer

Margaret Thatcher

To cure the British disease with socialism was like trying to cure leukaemia with leeches.

English Leader

Leukaemia is a medical term; use it in healthcare or scientific discussions.

Medical Condition

Leukaemia indicates a severe condition; it can bring serious conversations.

Severity

Leukaemia has types; 'acute' is fast-developing, 'chronic' grows slowly.