Patient stories
"Despite the side effects, having the chemotherapy actually made her feel better – the leukaemia had made her so ill."Charlotte Parr
Charlotte was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 3.
“I first realised something was wrong when I kept falling asleep at school."Daisy Turner
Daisy Turner was diagnosed with a type of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) at the age of 16.
"I still remember most of my treatment and I have been inspired to become a children's nurse to help kids like me"Clara Markiewicz
When I was four I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia which I fought for five months.
"Leukaemia has made Ben grow up a lot quicker than he should"Ben Charlton
Video: Eight-year-old Ben was six when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
"She was beautiful, funny, kind and loved by everyone who knew her."Claire WIlliams
Claire died just two weeks after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at the age of 31.
"In having the treatments I needed to survive I had to sacrifice my fertility"Kate Beynon
Kate defied the odds by having children following her non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment.
"If it wasn't for the money people raise towards research I might have had to take my wee girl home to die"Rebecca Foley
Rebecca was seven months old when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.
"We really needed to help each other keep it together for the sake of the kids"Alan McDairmant
I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma whilst my wife Clare was pregnant with our third child.
"My advice to anyone going through this now would be to treat the experience as an adventure"Kat Macaulay
I was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 32.
"It made me feel very lonely"Maria Klami
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in April 2010 at the age of 32.
"Jamie had to use a wheelchair, which is very difficult for an active young boy to get used to"Jamie Hall
Jamie was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma just months after his sixth birthday.
"Scientists supported by Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research were able to study the twins"Twins Olivia and Isabella
Olivia developed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was two but Isabella did not.
"Getting on the clinical trial saved my life"Graham Silk
Graham was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, aged just 41.
“Ben fractured his leg after a light fall and when they took the cast off, his leg didn’t look normal."Ben Roe
Ben is only the second person in the country known to have developed ALL after AML.
"Mary and I had only been married five years and our lives were just beginning"Ian Smith
Ian spent his 70th birthday in hospital after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.
"What broke my heart was that she squeezed my hand again to say she was frightened"Jenna Bradley
Jenna, who was born with a rare form of cystic fibrosis, was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 3.
"I had a wife and little girl, with another on the way. I was determined to beat this"Harvey Greenwood
I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2001, aged only 30 years.
"Cancer. I prepared myself for all possible prognoses, from the sublime to the hopeless"John Adams
I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, aged 70 years.
"I was desperate to get back to a 'routine' and enjoy the company of the Watch!"Andy McDermott
I was finally diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma stage 4 in February 2008.
"I'd just lost my father to multiple myeloma, another blood cancer, so to learn Jack was in danger was awful"Jack Groom
Jack was just five years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
"I just kept telling myself that if those little ones with blood cancers can tolerate it, I can too."David Spears
David, grandfather of four, was diagnosed with myeloma in 2006 at the age of 50.
"The only time we have to go to hospital is if he gets ill or picks up an infection”Max Rowlandson
Max was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia aged two.
“My husband and I were just in shock. It made no sense. How can my baby have cancer?"Nathan Shorey
Nathan was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in May 2010, aged just two.
“Maisie is such a tough little cookie and has been such an inspiration throughout her treatment, we’ve been totally amazed by her"Maisie Speller
Maisie was just a toddler when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
“We are so immensely proud of our son and all he has overcome, he is an inspiration for us all.”Deryn Blackwell
Deryn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia aged 10.
"We were very honest with them about what was happening and both of them have been brilliant.”Tom Cowpe
Tom Cowpe was just five when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
"There wasn’t a match in the family, so Bradley had an anonymous bone marrow donor."Bradley Hudson-Marett
Bradley was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia when he was just three and a half.
"You have to be strong and you have to fight."Domenic Diiorio
Domenic was diagnosed with CML on April Fools' day. His wife Julie tells their story.
"I did a bit of research and learnt the background to the disease I had and I found it really helped."Mark Rowlands
Mark was diagnosed with CML in 1996, and doctors believed his condition was terminal.
"It’s all about showing people that it’s possible to get over it and do these mad things."John Applebee
John was diagnosed with CML in 1988 and had a transplant. He has been in remission ever since.
"I spent a total of 13 weeks in isolation in 2012 - a quarter of a year."Jayne Snell
I was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in February 2011 when I was 41.
"It’s always hanging over me, but you learn to cope with it."Terry Hickmott
Terry was diagnosed with CML in October 2004.
"Always remember, do not forget it, even for a second, how important your life is"Federica Nardella
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma when I was 20.
"I am so grateful to all who helped me through this.”Louise Smith
I was a 51 year old woman, so I wasn't your typical Hodgkin lymphoma patient.
"Very often I thank my lucky stars and realise the situation could have been so much different."Maria MacDonald
Maria was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 27.
"Anything is possible if you put your mind to it and seek the right help and advice from experts."Helen Davis
In August 2011 just after my 30th birthday, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.
"Oliver was constantly in and out of hospital." Oliver Smith
Oliver was three when he was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma in November 2011.
"Life throws you challenges and I know the symptoms I have faced with chemotherapy were a short term pain for a long term gain."Wendy Munro
Wendy was diagnosed in April 2012 with Stage 3A non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
"There is a very good chance that imatinib will keep my CML under control for many years allowing me to live a near normal life."Sarah Boyle
Sarah was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia on 27 November 2012, aged 36.
"I have a new network of friends from the ward who I keep in touch with - they are my second family."Billy Jones
Billy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at just eight months old.
"I wish I had a pound for every time someone says to me that I can’t possibly have cancer because I look too healthy!" Kate Giles
Kate was diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma in September 2010.
"I need to see what happens but am determined to beat this."Derek
Derek, 44, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in February 2013.
"Amy said that it makes her sad, when she visits the ward, to see so many new names on the board." Amy Carmichael
Amy Carmichael, 8, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in July 2012.
"I went from thinking I might never play again, to appearing at Wembley with Torquay United for the play off final"Chris Todd
Chris was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia while he was playing for Torquay United.
"When Alex came into the kitchen later for breakfast he couldn’t walk in a straight line and he wasn’t able to speak clearly"Alex Logan
Alex was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 3. His mum, Debbie, tells his story.
"It was like a dream – or more like a nightmare"Jonjo Rooney
Jonjo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2006, aged 23.
"It didn't seem real until I saw the twins"Vanessa Love
Vanessa was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia while she was pregnant with twins.
"I am fortunate that the stem cell has worked and I am still in remission. I am on dialysis each night but I lead a full life."Joan Smith
Joan was diagnosed with myeloma in 2006
"My motto is 'keep calm and carry on' and business as usual."Helen Marks
Helen was diagnosed with myeloma in 2005 at the age of 57.
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