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These inspirational stories are personal accounts of the experiences of patients, carers or fundraisers - they all have a story to tell about their experience with a blood cancer.
48-year-old Elliot was suffering with fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle pains and paleness in his face. But it would take many months before he was finally diagnosed with chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML). Elliot shares his story here…
Rhonda was looking forward to spending Christmas with her brother in Germany when a routine blood test led to a diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). She ended up spending the festive period (and the following one) in hospital. But six years on, 64-year-old Rhonda remains positive and she shares her story here…
When a huge bruise appeared out of the blue on Jo’s thigh, she jokingly named it Barry. But what followed was a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and coming to terms with that has proved a challenge. Jo shares her story here…
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…
Beth was 18-years-old and had just started her first job, training to be a nurse. She thought her symptoms, especially her tiredness, were down to her busy schedule. But within a few months, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Eight years on and in remission, Beth shares her story…
Elizabeth was 27 when she first began noticing something wasn’t quite right. Over a 10 week span she had many appointments with the GP and many of her symptoms were attributed to something other than leukaemia. She shares her story from fighting for a diagnosis, to where she is now.
Marisa was a fit and healthy 18-year-old when she visited the GP to get a prescription for the contraceptive pill. Little did she know that this visit would lead to a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) only a few hours later. Almost 20 years on, Marisa shares her story here…
After her brother received a terminal diagnosis, Marine and her family decided to investigate the world of clinical trials, compassionate use and what they can offer. She posted on LinkedIn, tagging pharmaceutical companies with a post that gained over four million views. She tells more here…
Paul was oblivious to the signs and symptoms of leukaemia when he started experiencing fatigue and dizziness. He put it down to having young kids and his busy job as a Fire Officer. But two weeks before his 50th birthday, he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Paul shares his story here...
After his chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) diagnosis, Brian wanted to give back. He shares his journey from diagnosis to fundraising for important causes like our own.
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