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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.
Anthony was 51 years old when he started experiencing fatigue, night sweats, repeated chest infections, nose bleeds, and random bruising. After a visit to his GP, he had blood tests and was later diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML).
Michael was 47 years old when he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocyte leukaemia (CLL). Now 62, he has been shielding since February 2019 and plans to spend Christmas alone again this year.
Sue received her chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) diagnosis alone due to COVID-19 restrictions. She has been shielding ever since. December 12th marks her 60th birthday but Sue’s birthday celebrations have been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. Her wish this Christmas would be to be cured of CLL, or for Covid to disappear.
Jane was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) aged 48, in 2004. Now 65, Jane wants to share her story to encourage anyone newly diagnosed who might be frightened. She hopes her story of living with CLL for 17 years on Watch & Wait will give hope to readers.
Julia knew something wasn’t right when she began to experience fatigue and found a lump under her arm, but numerous times she was told the symptoms were nothing to worry about. Following a routine mammogram, Julia was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Here, she shares her Spot Leukaemia story.
Like many parents of children with leukaemia, and like many leukaemia patients themselves, Tasneem initially thought her son’s symptoms could be attributed to the everyday. However, Tasneem, a GP herself, soon realised something was wrong with her son Yusuf. She was right – Yusuf was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on World Leukaemia Day. Here, Tasneem tells her son’s story.
Naomi Roberts was just 20 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Despite experiencing a number of symptoms, Naomi put them down to a busy life. Now in remission, she’s sharing her Spot Leukaemia story.
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.
Liz was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) over five years ago. Here, she recounts her Spot Leukaemia story, and talks through her experience of being on a trial for acalabrutinib. All opinions expressed here are Liz’s own.
Abbie was eight years old when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after a series of infections. As part of our Spot Leukaemia, Abbie’s dad Paul is sharing his daughter’s story, along with his advice for other parents of children with cancer and Down syndrome.
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