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Joanna looked after her husband for ten years after he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. Although initial treatment put him into remission the disease recurred after five years in remission. Further treatment did not work and he eventually died.
Joanna is an architect. She is widowed with 3 adult children. Ethnic background: White British.
She was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after developing tiredness, aches and pains and weight loss. She was treated with interferon then moved to Glivec (imatinib). Her disease is stable but she regrets that treatment has caused infertility.
She is a Human Resources Consultant. She is married with no children. Ethnic background: Asian.
Elizabeth was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 1999 and was one of the first people in the UK to receive Glivec. She then developed acute myeloid leukaemia, which was treated with FLAG-Ida then a stem cell transplant. She is in remission.
Elizabeth is a retired NHS administrator. She is married with two adult children. Ethnic background: half French Mauritian, half White British.
Alex was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after a blood test for an unrelated health problem. He has regular checks but has had no treatment. He doesn't worry about his leukaemia because he has other, worse health problems.
Alex is a retired sales manager. He is married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.
Glyn was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after being refused as a blood donor. A chromosome abnormality makes his leukaemia resistant to chemotherapy. After several treatments were unsuccessful he was given lenalidomide, which is working.
Glyn is a retired management accountant. He is married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White English.
Jimmy was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after swollen lymph glands in his neck were noticed by a doctor at a routine check up for an unrelated health problem. He has not had any treatment and attends for regular check-ups.
Jimmy is a retired electronics technician. He is married with one adult child. Ethnic background: White British.
Gilly was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia 18 months ago after having a variety of symptoms. She nearly died but 4 courses of chemotherapy put her into remission. The leukaemia recurred after 5 months and was treated with a bone marrow transplant.
Gilly is a therapist and yoga teacher. She has no children. Ethnic background: Irish/American / Turkish/English.
Rani was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after feeling generally unwell and stressed by her work and family responsibilities. She has regular check-ups but has had no treatment.
Rani is a home maker. She is divorced with one child. Ethnic background: British Asian.
Mark was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after having various symptoms. Treatments included interferon and oral chemotherapy. A planned stem cell transplant was deferred after his blood counts improved. He is in remission but still feels unwell.
Mark is a voluntary charity secretary. He is single and has no children. Ethnic background: White Welsh.
Claire was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome after experiencing tiredness, aching legs and weight loss. She was treated with chemotherapy and an allogenic bone marrow transplant. She is in remission and has a new outlook on life.
Claire is married with 3 children aged 17, 11 and 9. Ethnic background: White British.
