Profiles

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Alex - Interview 38

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.

  • Background

    Alex is a retired sales manager. He is married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 87
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Glyn - Interview 40

    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.

  • Background

    Glyn is a retired management accountant. He is married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White English.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Jimmy - Interview 41

    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.

  • Background

    Jimmy is a retired electronics technician. He is married with one adult child. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 63
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Rani - Interview 43

    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.

  • Background

    Rani is a home maker. She is divorced with one child. Ethnic background: British Asian.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 46

    She has had chronic lymphocytic leukaemia for several years and been treated with chemotherapy. She is in remission.

  • Background

    She is retired and married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 60
  • Sex/Gender Female