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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.
Alexandra put her symptoms down to working long hours and her hectic new life in Hong Kong. However, she soon began to realise that her bruising and fatigue could be the result of something more concerning. After a search on Google brought up leukaemia, Alexandra booked an appointment with her GP, a decision that saved her life. Now over a year after her diagnosis, she shares her story.
When Alma Reid began experiencing symptoms, she put them down to early mornings and a potential food intolerance. So, Alma was shocked to discover her symptoms had been caused by chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Nine months since her diagnosis, Alma is sharing her story.
When Peter began feeling fatigued and experiencing night sweats, he was not overly concerned, but visited his GP to get his symptoms checked out. However, it came as a shock to both Peter and his mum, Vera, when Peter was diagnosed with myelodysplatic syndromes (MDS). Sadly, Peter passed away in September 2018. Here, Vera shares her son’s story.
Thea Wilson was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL/APML) in December 2014. Five years on, Thea reflects on her treatment and shares her thoughts on survivorship.
Nicky had not long turned 50 when she was suddenly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. However, thanks to the selflessness of her donor, Nicky is now nearly five years in remission. Here, she shares her story, and gives thanks to her donor and now lifelong friend, Annette.
Venessa initially put her fatigue down to a potential virus, and her weight loss down to a change of lifestyle; not cancer. However, just a few months after symptoms appeared, Venessa was shocked to discover she had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Here, she shares her story to raise awareness of the symptoms.
Like many blood cancer patients, Hannah never thought cancer would happen to her. But after googling her symptoms, she knew there was a chance it could be leukaemia. Now in remission from acute promyelocytic leukaemia, Hannah is sharing her honest story.
When Andy received a call from the blood donation service to say something was wrong with his blood, he took himself down to his GP for tests. Not long later, he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, despite having none of the common symptoms. Here, he recounts his experiences.
Jan and Mark were brand-new parents when they received the devastating news that Mark had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Thankfully, Mark achieved remission, and the couple believed that life was back to normal. Then, 20 years after Mark’s diagnosis, Jan was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. Now in remission too, Jan recounts the couple’s story.
68-year-old Ros believed her symptoms were due to the menopause, as did her GP. However, a blood test soon revealed that Ros had chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Nearly 18 years since her diagnosis, Ros recounts her story.
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