Mark Terry

Keen runner Mark was living life to the full aged 60, but when he came down with infection after infection, he visited his GP where a prompt blood test likely saved his life. Now in remission from acute myeloid leukaemia, Mark is sharing his story.

Ian Hayley

For Ian Hayley, it was a sudden, strong infection that convinced him to see his GP. Expecting to be told he’d picked up a bad virus, he was instead diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Read on for Ian’s Spot Leukaemia story.

Alan Quarterman

Alan was 60 when he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Despite being the exact age at which most patients are diagnosed, Alan’s lingering throat infection wasn’t seen as anything potentially serious. Here, he shares his story, and talks about how he now supports others diagnosed with leukaemia.

Post-lockdown anxiety

Feeling anxious about the easing of lockdown? In this article, Hospital Support Worker Kate Firkins talks us through how to manage anxiety.

Supporting you to make decisions around clinical trials 

In this webinar our panel of expert speakers will discuss what it is important to know about clinical trials, what questions to ask your team, how to consider the risks and benefits, and how you can be supported to make decisions around taking part in clinical trials.

Where: At home

Peter Threader

Peter was diagnosed with hypoplastic myelodysplasia (MDS) in early 2012, at the age of 63. On May 24th 2012, Peter received a stem cell transplant which saved his life. On the 10th year anniversary of his stem cell transplant, now 72, Peter tells us his story.

Jules Fielding

Jules was 39 years old when she visited the GP due to having a long-lasting period, experiencing fatigue and unexplained bruising. Here she tells her Spot Leukaemia story and her journey to remission…

Terence Gascoigne

Before diagnosis, Terence had no symptoms, but when a routine blood test returned as ‘borderline’, Terence was concerned. It took weeks before his results were finally investigated, and he was shocked to discover he had acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Here, Terence shares his Spot Leukaemia story.

What is counselling and psychotherapy?

In this article, Hospital Support Worker Kate Firkins explains what counselling and psychotherapy are and what you can expect when accessing a talking therapy.

Richard Wilday

When Richard was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2000, it came as a shock, but he realised afterwards that all the signs had been there. Thankfully, Richard was eligible to join a trial for the drug that would revolutionise CML treatment. Here, he shares his story.