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Michael was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after a routine blood test. After a period of watch and wait he had various chemotherapies and antibodies and an allogenic stem cell transplant. He nearly died from pneumonia before his transplant.
Michael is a semi-retired university lecturer. He is married with 3 children aged 15, 17 and 25. 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.
Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1993 after finding an abdominal lump. He had chemotherapy and interferon, followed by a stem cell transplant for a recurrence. In remission.
Photographer, married with three adult children. Ethnic Background: White British (Scottish).
Marilyn was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after having a blood test for something else. After 5 years of watch and wait she had oral chemotherapy. After 2 years in remission she had a different oral chemotherapy, which she has just finished.
Marilyn is a retired charity administrator. She is married with one adult child. Ethnic Background: White English.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1992 following a persistent sore throat that did not respond to antibiotics. Initial chemotherapy treatment did not work but further chemotherapy put him into remission.
Retired surveyor, married with 4 adult children and two adult stepchildren. Ethnic Background: White British.
Marie was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after pains in her bones and groin. After two years of watch and wait she had several courses of oral chemotherapy with remissions in between. She is currently well but expects further treatment. Marie was also interviewed for the clinical trials section of this site.
Marie is a housewife. She is married with two adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1991 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Given oral chemotherapy then radiotherapy. Recurrence in 1994 treated with chemotherapy (CHOP). Second recurrence in 2005 treated with radiotherapy.
Retired from Royal Navy, married with two adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.
She was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after experiencing tiredness, itching, diarrhoea, a cough and breathlessness. She declined a bone marrow transplant and takes Glivec alongside a range of complementary approaches to support her body.
She is a shopkeeper and businesswoman. She is divorced with one child aged 11. Ethnic Background: White British.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1996 after developing swellings in his neck and face. Treatment' chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a stem cell autograph. Two recurrences. Treatment included an allogenic bone marrow 'mini transplant'.
Unemployed, living with partner, two adult children. Ethnic Background: White Scottish.
Janet was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after feeling run down and having a routine cholesterol test. Her illness is being monitored not treated. Her activities are limited by tiredness and breathlessness. She feels isolated and depressed.
Janet is a retired NHS Manager. She is married with two adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.
