Interview 46
She has had chronic lymphocytic leukaemia for several years and been treated with chemotherapy. She is in remission.
She is retired and married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.
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Interview 47
She is in remission from acute leukaemia.
She is retired and married with one adult child. Ethnic background: White British.
Pat - Interview 48
Pat was interviewed jointly with her husband Glyn (interview 40) who has a type of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia that resists chemotherapy and hence has a poorer prognosis. Pat talks about supporting Glyn through his illness and its effects on her.
Pat is a retired human resources officer. She is married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White English.
Professor Asim Khwaja - Interview 49
Professor Khwaja explains what leukaemia is and how the various types of leukaemia differ in their presentation, treatment and outcome.
Professor Khwaja is a consultant haematologist at University College Hospital, London and professor of haematology at University College London. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of haematological...
Thelma - Interview 13
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.
Ian - Interview 02
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.
Dianne - Interview 03
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.
Kerry - Interview 04
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.
Chanelle - Interview 05
Chanelle was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after a blood vessel burst in her eye. She was treated with monoclonal antibodies interferon then Glivec. She is in remission but is considering stopping the Glivec in order to become pregnant.
Chanelle is a project manager. She lives with her partner and has no children. Ethnic background: White British.
Elaine - Interview 06
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.