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Spot Leukaemia
Sep 6, 20247 min read
Betsy Williams
“If I can give any family in the same situation any words of wisdom it’s to always look for that little bit of light. You find it in the...
Spot Leukaemia
Sep 6, 20244 min read
Lisa Thompson
Lisa Thompson, who lives in Somerset, has a busy job as a primary school head teacher. Like many teachers, she had put her symptoms down...
Spot Leukaemia
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Only 14% of Brits know the warning signs of leukaemia as thousands are diagnosed in A&E every year
Leukaemia charities highlight the urgent need to raise awareness of signs and symptoms to stop the deadly blood cancer devastating lives....
Spot Leukaemia
Aug 30, 20245 min read
Ellie Goody
When 19-year-old Ellie started experiencing pain, fatigue and breathlessness, she was prescribed countless different medications, but...
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Aug 30, 20246 min read
Andrew Moyens
Andrew could not figure out why he was feeling constantly exhausted, so it was a shock when two police officers turned up at his door,...
Spot Leukaemia
Aug 28, 20244 min read
David Fischer
David was 69-years-old when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) after having COVID-19. Following four rounds of...
Spot Leukaemia
Aug 28, 202411 min read
Helen Lerebours
"In those lonely times in the hospital, you ask yourself deep questions, and when you get another chance at life, you truly realize how...
Spot Leukaemia
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Sophie Mollan
"Nobody ever expects to get diagnosed with cancer in your 20s." Sophie was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) at just 22...
Spot Leukaemia
Sep 26, 20232 min read
What causes random bruises without injury and is it serious?
From catching your elbow to bumping your head, we all get bruises from time to time. And we can normally explain how they got there. But...
Spot Leukaemia
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Recurrent infections : a symptom of something more serious?
As frustrating as it can be, the occasional illness, like a cold or flu, is perfectly normal. However, a string of recurrent infections...
Spot Leukaemia
Sep 26, 20232 min read
When should I be worried about extreme fatigue?
Fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. It can be physical, mental or both, and might be experienced alongside other symptoms like...
Spot Leukaemia
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Why you shouldn’t ignore unexplained bleeding gums
Seeing blood in the sink after brushing or flossing might look alarming, but it’s something that can happen every now and then. However,...
Spot Leukaemia
Sep 5, 20238 min read
Anthony Cornwell
Anthony was 51 years old when he started experiencing fatigue, night sweats, repeated chest infections, nose bleeds, and random bruising....
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Sep 5, 20233 min read
Martin Vessey
Martin Vessey was 61 when he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Now 65, Martin is sharing his experience of Watch...
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Sep 5, 20233 min read
Nikki Knight: Toby’s story
In 2022, Nikki’s world was thrown upside down when her son, four year old Toby, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) on...
Spot Leukaemia
Sep 5, 20233 min read
Jan Henry
When unfamiliar bruises appear, how many of us consider leukaemia as the answer? When Jan investigated her bruising further, she was...
Spot Leukaemia
Sep 5, 20233 min read
Frank
47-year-old Frank thought he was perfectly fine, but when his aunt noticed he was losing a lot of weight, she persuaded him to see his GP....
Spot Leukaemia
Aug 24, 20235 min read
Tammy Guide
“I knew my body was failing me, but no one would listen.” Tammy Guide visited her local A&E six times – twice by ambulance – over a two...
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Aug 24, 20235 min read
Ricky Lee-Kennedy
Ricky Lee-Kennedy and his wife Sam were thrilled to get the keys to their first home in Hoo in Kent in August 2022. Little did they know,...
Spot Leukaemia
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Emma Sinclair
Many leukaemia patients put their initial symptoms down to age, tiredness or other factors. Emma Sinclair did just that, continuing her...
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