Inspirational stories

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.

Olivia Baggott

12-year-old Olivia Baggott was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia exactly one year ago this month. Now in remission, Olivia has shared her experience.

Rebekah Birch

Rebekah Birch was just 20 when she was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, a form of leukaemia that usually affects those aged 60 and above. Here, Rebekah shares her symptoms, along with the trouble she had in getting diagnosed.

Colin Fargus

Colin’s diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia was picked up by a simple routine blood test, with Colin having brushed off his initial symptoms. Now, having just finished treatment, Colin shares his story.

Rufus Palmer

Rufus Palmer was just three years old when he developed an unusual rash. However, when the GP said it was nothing to worry about, Rufus’ mum Rosie trusted her instincts and took her son to A&E, where he was later diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Read Rufus’ story, as told by Rosie, here.

Jo Rowley

Jo Rowley only went to visit her GP about her symptoms after her husband and mum urged her to go. What Jo didn’t then expect was for a doctor to turn up at her house and tell her they suspected she had leukaemia. Here, Jo shares her experiences.

Gillian Rackley

It took months for Gillian’s symptoms to be recognised as leukaemia, and they were even confused for another kind of cancer before the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia came. Here, Gillian recounts her road to diagnosis.

Kevin Pyatt

Kevin Pyatt put his aching joints and fatigue down to his active lifestyle, so he was shocked when he was told he in fact had acute myeloid leukaemia. Read on for Kevin’s story.

Giuseppe Boscherini

Giuseppe has found staying in employment difficult since he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Now wanting to return to work, he talks about how he juggles having a blood cancer and working life.

Jan Barnett

Jan Barnett’s leukaemia symptoms were mistaken for a heart problem, but thankfully Jan was diagnosed just in time to save her life. Here, she tells her story.

Part 1 – Bethan Cawley

At 49 years old, Bethan began experiencing painful sore throats that she put down to potential glandular fever. So, it came as a shock for Bethan when she was finally diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Read on for her story.

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