Saving the Lives of People with Blood Cancer
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Amie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in 2016 when she was 28 years old, and 28 weeks pregnant. She spoke to Caroline in Patient Services about going through treatment before and after giving birth to her son, Jack. Can you tell me a bit about when you were first diagnosed? I had a…
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Mike was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2001. Since then, he has experienced a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), relapsed twice, and has had two stem cell transplants. Now in remission, Mike spoke to Caroline in Patient Services about his story, how he has coped, and the advice he has for other patients…
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Matt was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, and went on to receive a transplant from his sister Liz in 2014. Liz shares her experience of donating to a sibling, and how her family coped with her brother’s diagnosis and their fears. It has taken me a long time to sit down and write this, but I…
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Alex had a stem cell transplant to treat his Chronic Myloid Leukaemia in 2016. He spoke to Billie in Patient Services about his recovery and how it has affected him and his family. Can you tell me what happened when you first became unwell? I found out I had leukaemia in January 2016, but…
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49-year-old Deborah lives in Drayton, North Worcestershire with her partner. She has two children and is the Public Health Director for Dudley. Deborah was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in January 2016. She was treated with chemotherapy and had a stem cell transplant in June 2016 and is currently participating in a clinical trial. …
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Hettie Maylam is running the Virgin Money London Marathon for Anthony Nolan in April. Here she tells her story – and why she’s running to support her dad Martin, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2012.
