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Blood tests for another condition revealed low neutrophil counts, which led to a diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome but he was later told he had leukaemia. He was treated with 4 cycles of various chemotherapies and is in remission.
Brian is a Research Consultant in the voluntary sector. He is married and has two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.
Thelma was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after having a blood test when dealing with an eye infection. Three courses of different chemotherapies have not yet achieved a remission. She is being monitored regularly and may be given more treatment.
Thelma is a retired waitress. She is married with one adult child. Ethnic background: White British.
Neil was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after feeling weak and lethargic and having a respiratory infection. He spent 7 months in hospital having 5 courses of chemotherapy as part of a clinical trial, which put him into remission.
Neil is an accountant. He is married with 2 children aged 17 and 15. Ethnic background: White English.
Julie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after experiencing weight loss and bruising. She had four courses of chemotherapy then high dose therapy and whole body irradiation followed by an autologous bone marrow transplant. She is in remission.
Julie is a clerical worker in the NHS. She is married with no children. Ethnic background: White British.
Frances was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after a variety of symptoms. She spent a year in hospital having intensive chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. Once in remission she took maintenance chemotherapy tablets for a year.
Frances is a Project Manager. She is in a civil partnership and has no children. Ethnic background’ White Scottish.
Elaine was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after a persistent sore throat and various other symptoms. She had 4 courses of chemotherapy (intravenous and intrathecal) followed by radiotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. She is in remission.
Elaine is a housewife and mother. She is married with two children aged 9 and 10. Ethnic background’ White Scottish.
Kerry was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after finding a mass in her chest, losing weight and feeling breathless. Treatment included intensive chemotherapy, radiotherapy to her brain, and oral chemotherapy. She is in remission.
Kelly is a sales executive. She is married with two children aged 12 and 6. Ethnic background: White British.
Dianne was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after experiencing fatigue with an odd sense of a weight in her stomach. Four cycles of chemotherapy put her into remission. She was also given a monoclonal antibody called Mylotarg (gemtuzumab).
Dianne is a retired HR director. She is married with no children. Ethnic background: White British.
A period of stress and tiredness led to a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Treatment included chemotherapy, total body irradiation and autologous stem cell transplant. He is in remission.
Ian became an occupational therapist after retiring from the police. He is married and has two children aged 16 & 14. Ethnic background: White Welsh.
