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Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
Jean - Interview 23
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Jean was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after noticing swollen glands in her neck. After watching and waiting for a year she became tired and ...
Marilyn - Interview 25
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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 ...
Len - Interview 27
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Len was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia from a blood test taken as part of a routine BUPA health check. An ultrasound scan showed his ...
Alex - Interview 38
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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. ...
Glyn - Interview 40
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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 ...
Jimmy - Interview 41
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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 ...
Rani - Interview 43
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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 ...
Interview 46
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She has had chronic lymphocytic leukaemia for several years and been treated with chemotherapy. She is in remission.
Janet - Interview 10
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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 ...
Jane - Interview 17
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Jane was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after experiencing tiredness that interfered with her ability to work, forcing her to retire. Jane has been watching ...
Marie - Interview 18
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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 ...
Beverley - Interview 19
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Beverley was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after complaining of tiredness and joint pains. She has been on ‘watch and wait’ for seven years but ...
Michael - Interview 22
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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 ...
Interview 32
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She was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia on a blood test after a hip replacement operation. She was on watch and wait for two and ...
Deirdre - Interview 33
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Deirdre was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia eighteen years ago after developing swollen lymph glands in her neck. She was on watch and wait for ...
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