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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.
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’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.
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.
Frankie was just a year old when he was diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia. Now in remission, Frankie’s parents share how their son’s symptoms were often mistaken for other illnesses.
When Jeff was diagnosed with myelodysplasia, he was told that if he had delayed his blood test, he would not have survived. Read Jeff’s story to find out how early diagnosis saves lives.
Even when working for the NHS, symptoms of leukaemia can still go unnoticed. It wasn’t until Dorthe’s colleagues organised a blood test for her that a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukaemia was confirmed. She talks about her story here.
Julie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in June 2015. The next few months that followed proved a difficult journey. However, now over two years post-transplant, Julie is on the road to recovery.
Kes Grant’s road to diagnosis was a long one, but when she was finally told she had myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), she had nowhere to turn. Now, years on, Kes shares her story and advice.
When Sean’s wife fell ill, family life was turned upside down. But less than a year later, Sean suddenly had his own diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) to deal with too. Here, Sean talks about his new life as both patient and carer.
When David was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and placed on Watch and Wait, he had no understanding of his diagnosis or prognosis. However, after attending a Leukaemia Care information day, he made a decision that changed his care for the better.
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