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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.

Gill and Margaret’s story

Margaret and Gill were both diagnosed with essential thrombocythaemia (ET), a rare blood disorder that causes a high number of blood cells called platelets to form. Despite the rarity, they found friendship in one another through the Leukaemia Care buddy scheme, to find they only live one village across from one another! Margaret and Gill share their stories...

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