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Coping with anxiety while supporting a partner through a transplant – Emilie’s story

Coping with anxiety while supporting a partner through a transplant – Emilie’s story

Caroline FoubisterAugust 20, 2018 by Caroline Foubister

Emilie’s husband had his stem cell transplant in 2014 for blast crisis chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). She spoke to Caroline in Patient Services about caring for her husband while dealing with anxiety, and feelings of guilt about her son being raised by other family members. Can you tell me about when Ben became unwell? It…

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Filed Under: Patient Services & Insight Tagged With: Anxiety, chronic myeloid leukaemia, Family, leukaemia, Mental Health

‘I never thought I would need a transplant’ – Farida’s story

‘I never thought I would need a transplant’ – Farida’s story

June 28, 2018 by Priscilla Eyles

An Anthony Nolan presentation moved Farida Dedes to sign up to the stem cell register. But it was a shock in 2016 when she found out she desperately needed a stem cell transplant herself. I was diagnosed with leukaemia soon after I turned 20.I was in my second year of university at the time and…

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Filed Under: Patient Services & Insight, Supporter Stories Tagged With: BAME, blood cancer, cancer, leukaemia, post-stem cell transplant recovery, stem cell transplant, supporters

Music for life – Emma’s fundraising story

Music for life – Emma’s fundraising story

April 9, 2018 by Priscilla Eyles

After having two stem cell transplants and celebrating 20 years in remission, Emma was inspired to put on a music charity night.  With the help of friends, fellow musicians and family she managed to raise over £2,000. Here she writes about her journey leading up to this special night.  2017 marked a special milestone in my life…

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Filed Under: Patient Services & Insight, Supporter Stories Tagged With: charity fundraising, charity music nights, chronic myeloid leukaemia, fundraising, fundraising events, fundraising nights, leukaemia, patient stories, remission, stem cell transplant recipient

5 years since my stem cell transplant – Nigel’s Story   

5 years since my stem cell transplant – Nigel’s Story  

Billie DunlevyFebruary 21, 2018 by Billie Dunlevy

  Nigel had a stem cell transplant in 2013 to treat acute myeloid leukemia ( AML). He spoke to Billie in patient services on his 5th transplant birthday about what his recovery has been like.   Can you tell me what happened when you first became unwell? I’d had chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) for some time…

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Filed Under: Patient Services & Insight, Uncategorized Tagged With: bone marrow donors, leukaemia, patient experience, patient information, patient stories, post transplant, real stories, stem cell transplant

Getting back to life after a stem cell transplant – Alex’s Story

Getting back to life after a stem cell transplant – Alex’s Story

Billie DunlevyFebruary 6, 2018 by Billie Dunlevy

  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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Filed Under: Patient Services & Insight, Uncategorized Tagged With: acute myeloid leukaemia, anthony nolan, blood cancer, bone marrow transplant, leukaemia, patient information, patient stories, post transplant, real stories, recovery tips

Supporting a partner through a stem cell transplant – Victoria’s story

Supporting a partner through a stem cell transplant – Victoria’s story

Billie DunlevyJanuary 12, 2018 by Billie Dunlevy

‘I’ve personally found it harder this year than when we were actually going through it. Which sounds a bit ridiculous, but during his illness I just knuckled down and got on with it. In April 2018, it will be two years since his transplant. Afterwards you are left to process all the memories. All the…

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Filed Under: Patient Services & Insight, Uncategorized Tagged With: anthony nolan, bone marrow transplant, leukaemia, patient care, patient experience, patient info, patient information, patient stories, post transplant, real stories, recovery tips

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