This is 21-year-old Danae’s ‘leukaemia in numbers’ in the space of just one year since being diagnosed with AML. 😢💔 In March 2023, Danae began experiencing a number of the common symptoms: tiredness, breathlessness, repeated infections, bone and joint pain and unexplained bruising. When the symptoms intensified, Danae visited her GP for a blood test and, just 48 hours later, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. Throughout her journey, she has kept a record of every test, treatment, transfusion, infection and even the total number of minutes spent hooked up to chemo. This is her list. 📝 Read Danae’s full story via the link in our bio. #AML #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia #Leukaemia #LeukaemiaAwareness #BloodCancer #BloodCancerAwareness
“It has been the biggest blessing and the biggest relief to know that not only do I have a donor, but a full match, and am so grateful for my sister and everything she has done for me so far.” Shivani, a maths teacher in London, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after being admitted to hospital following a routine blood test. “The thing that upset me most was hearing that I wouldn’t be able to go back to work for at least six months. I love teaching; it is my passion and it brings me so much joy. I was also told that I would likely become infertile after treatment, which was also hard to hear.” Whilst receiving treatment, Shivani was told that her sister Supriya was a full match, and would be her stem cell donor. “My sister is hands down my best friend. We can have serious conversations, we challenge each others’ opinions, we look after each other and we laugh so much together. I’m never bored when I’m with her – I thank my lucky stars each day.” Supriya adds “I was already signed up to Anthony Nolan, so I was prepared to do this for anyone, but to be able to donate to my sister feels very special. The overwhelming feelings have been of relief and immense gratitude that we have a match for Shivani. I’m really ready to play the part I need to and really hope we’ve been able to encourage people around us to register to donate.” Shivani has always been a football fan, and recently took up playing football again with her colleagues. Following her diagnosis, her colleagues have come together to take on the monumental challenge of running 100km between London football stadiums this weekend! They have already raised over £16,000 to support Anthony Nolan’s lifesaving work. “To my colleagues and friends; thank you. I am so in awe of you. You will serve as my inspiration as I recover from my transplant and build back up my strength and fitness.” @shift4shivani (Shivani pictured on the right, with her sister Supriya, at a football game, and then in the second photo during their childhood)
Last week Marcus’ bone marrow biopsy results confirmed the worst… his leukaemia has not responded to the second round of most powerful chemo meaning he can not have the cord stem cell transplant at Newcastle we hoped for which was his route to a cure. The back up plan was CAR T therapy at GOSH but this is also now off the cards due to the unlucky make up of his cancer cells. In terms of AML the team have said his is as aggressive as it gets and they probably only see cases like this once every 1-2 years. Despite the major set back, i am not sure why but I remain completely positive we will still have a good outcome. The options are hospice care & quality end of life OR we use trial drugs and seek experimental treatments. Marcus has amazed everyone with his comeback after the sepsis and this huge reserve of inner strength so not pursuing a way to get him well is simply not an option. This is not the end… my soul just knows it 🩵🤍🩵
Another week gone, another clinic appointment completed. It’s been a frustrating week healthcare meetings wise having been told by both a physio and an orthopaedic specialist that they’ve never dealt with gvhd so therefore don’t know what to do. It feels like laziness to just use that as a reason to do nothing so I’m hoping this attitude won’t be allowed to stagnate. On a more positive note life is relatively normal at the moment. I’m enjoying the day to day normality, just hoping for some improvement in the gvhd ready for enjoying summer months of weddings, dancing and holidays. 674 days post transplant. #mrdnegative #posttransplant #acutemyeloidleukemia #acutemyeloidleukaemia #bonemarrowtransplant #stemcelltransplant #gvhd #graftvshostdisease
The last 3+ weeks have been the hardest so far… day 10 of Marcus’ second chemo round and he developed an infection which quickly turned in to sepsis and pneumonia, being post chemo his poor little body had no immune system left to fight it. It was a terrifying time of being in intensive care and him being more poorly than i could have ever seen coming. The leukaemia is a whole other story but for now the infection is becoming under control and we are starting to see glimpses of the cheeky little Marcy back 🤍🤍🤍
Wet day activities- Finally wrote a letter to my donor. So much to say and where to start!? All i know is my cells came from a 23 yr old European man. Selfless hero! I'll give it to the nurse when I go to hospital and see the consultant on Friday. Another big meal though I only managed half but I was still happy with that! I'm aiming to cut hair tues 7th and Fri 10th May. I've a few appointments. I know people have said they're holding back assuming I'm inundated but not the case when everyone thinks the same. I'm not in a rush to be full obviously but just to put it out there ✂️ #haircut #hair #hairstyle #haircolor #hairstyles #barber #barbershop #hairstylist #barberlife #cancerblogger #returntowork #hairdresser #barbershopconnect #acutemyeloidleukaemia #fashion #bloodcanceruk #barbers #hairgoals #barberlove #stemcelldonor #haircare💯 hairsalon #aml #menshair #fishandchips #bluehairdontcare #barbering #stemcelltransplant #instahair #returntowork #haircare
Lamb shank and veg for one! Tastebuds are finally waking up! #yorkshiredales #yorkshire #northyorkshire #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #yorkshirelife #countryside #nature #middlesmoor #landscapephotography #visityorkshire #hiking #iloveyorkshire #yorkshirelovers #uk #landscape #england #photography #walking #AML #outdoors #acutemyeloidleukaemia #fightcancer #lovers #cancerfit #yorkshireterriersofinstagram #nidderdale #lofthouse #scenesofyorkshire #fitnessrecovery #swaledale
More sheep 🐑 Hike 🚶♀️ #yorkshiredales #yorkshire #northyorkshire #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #yorkshirelife #countryside #nature #middlesmoor #landscapephotography #visityorkshire #hiking #iloveyorkshire #yorkshirelovers #uk #landscape #england #photography #walking #AML #outdoors #acutemyeloidleukaemia #fightcancer #lovers #cancerfit #yorkshireterriersofinstagram #nidderdale #lofthouse #scenesofyorkshire #fitnessrecovery #swaledale
Rare vino 🍷 Hike 🚶♀️ #yorkshiredales #yorkshire #northyorkshire #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #yorkshirelife #countryside #nature #middlesmoor #landscapephotography #visityorkshire #hiking #iloveyorkshire #yorkshirelovers #uk #landscape #england #photography #walking #AML #outdoors #acutemyeloidleukaemia #fightcancer #lovers #cancerfit #yorkshireterriersofinstagram #nidderdale #lofthouse #scenesofyorkshire #fitnessrecovery #swaledale
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This is tomorrow and I find myself feeling a bit nervous 😬 please share! #dkms #stemcelldonor #stemcelltransplant #stemcellregister #bonemarrowregister #bloodcancer #acutelymphoblasticleukaemia #acutemyeloidleukaemia #Leukaemia #aplasticanaemia #charity #liverpoolcharity #liverpoolbusiness #liverpoolevents
Best of luck to our fantastic team of 50 taking on the @londonmarathon today - we’ll be there giving you the biggest cheers (just look out for the crazy bunch in orange!) 🧡🔶🍊 Today is also AML World Awareness Day. Acute myeloid leukaemia is the second most common type of leukaemia, yet it has one of the worst survival rates among any type of cancer. 😢 Just 13.6% of people in the UK survive beyond five years after diagnosis. The money raised by our incredible runners today will help us to fund research into kinder, more effective treatments for AML and other blood cancers, so that we can save and improve more lives. Go #TeamLUK - you’ve got this! 👊 #LondonMarathon #LondonMarathon2024 #AML #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia #KnowAML
Today is world Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) awareness day. 3 years ago I was diagnosed and I had no idea what it was or what the symptoms were. Acute myeloid leukemia is a rare aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow and is the most common form of acute leukemia in adults. In healthy bone marrow, stem cells (immature cells) go on to form all of the blood cells we need to function normally. Blood stem cells can mature into more specified myeloid or lymphoid stem cells. A myeloid stem cell can then give rise to three different types of mature blood cell. These include; red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. In patients with acute myeloid leukemia, one or more of these blood cell types do not develop as they should, which is due to certain changes in genetic material (DNA), known as genetic abnormalities. These abnormal cells are called leukemia cells and lack normal functionality. The leukemia cells then multiply, filling up the bone marrow and spilling into the blood, where they can spread to other parts of the body, such as the brain, skin, spleen, and gums. As a result, the production of normal blood cells is affected, and the bone marrow cannot make enough healthy blood cells. AML is a blood cancer that usually affects the over 65’s which is why it has such poor prognosis - elderly bodies aren’t able to cope with the intensive chemo regimes needed to reach remission Only 15% of patients make it to 5 year post diagnosis Symptoms can include: 🩸 Fever 🩸Nightsweats 🩸Bruising 🩸Bleeding 🩸Appetite loss 🩸Fatigue 🩸Pale skin 🩸Shortness of breath 🩸Frequent infections (there are more but these are the main ones to watch out for) Most AML patients will need a Bone Marrow Transplant, also know as a Stem Cell Transplant. (BMT/SCT) #leukaemia #cancerstory #bloodcancer #thechurchillhospital #AML 🎗 #acutemyeloidleukaemia #1dayatatime #stemcelltransplant #earlymenopause
Today is AML Awareness Day 💙 #Acutemyeloidleukaemia (AML) is a #cancer of the blood and bone marrow and is the most common type of acute #leukaemia in adults. It’s aggressive and can quickly worsen if not treated🩸 In 2011, Leukaemia Foundation #ambassador @lyndeymilan lost her son to #AML only 3 days after his diagnosis. 🗣️ “My son Blair, a fit, wonderful 29-year-old who made a conscious choice to be happy and make others happy every day of his life died 12 years ago. “A month before, he went to a GP complaining of not feeling well. The doctor assumed Blair must be having panic attacks despite him being the most self-confident person you could ever meet. “He subsequently had his wisdom teeth out after gaining an infection. Blair didn’t want to worry me as my late partner John and I were overseas. I didn’t learn until too late that his mouth couldn’t hold the blood clots from the surgery and kept bleeding. The oral surgeon also failed to give him a blood test. At this point, Blair demanded a blood test, however, the next day he collapsed and was taken to hospital. Then, a call came through to Lyndey informing her that Blair had AML. “After his hospital admission, we found out. “We arrived at the hospital around 8am after the long journey back from Sicily. Finally around 1am we took him off everything and he officially died. It’s a long, very sad story. “I allowed his closest friends to come in and speak positively to him. I wouldn’t allow anything negative. Later, when we knew there was definitely no hope, I allowed them to come in and say goodbye. “The waiting room was full of family, about 30 friends from university were outside and another 20 school friends were at the pub down the road. “I subsequently met with the admitting doctor, the GP and the haematologist who said if they’d even got him one week sooner things could have been very different. Blair made a positive impression even in the short time he was in hospital and all who worked on him were affected. They had a full review of their procedures following this.” For more info about AML visit our #linkinbio 📲 #AMLawareness #bloodcancerawareness #cancerresearch #bloodcancer
This is Bex. She is six years in remission from acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Her story is one of hope - but also highlights the devastation caused by this terrible disease. 💔 Bex was diagnosed in 2017 after becoming so exhausted she could barely walk up the stairs. Her treatment was traumatic. She endured two gruelling rounds of chemotherapy, which left her underweight and hugely fatigued. The second round triggered a life-threatening bout of sepsis and she spent seven weeks in hospital, repeatedly going into shock. Five years later, on her 15th bone marrow aspiration, she had a brain haemorrhage. This Sunday (21st April) is AML World Awareness Day. 📢 We’re delighted to announce that we’re funding a new research project, which could lead to treatments with fewer side effects for AML patients. The research is led by Professor Terry Rabbitts at the Institute of Cancer Research in London @icr_london and explores a new approach to targeting ‘fusion proteins’ by channelling antibodies inside cancer cells. It will mean fewer side effects for AML patients and could also benefit other blood cancers and solid tumours. Thankfully, Bex’s story has a happy ending. In 2018, she rang the bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment. “I am extremely grateful to be here, as most people with AML don’t survive. But the treatment was incredibly hard to withstand,” said Bex. “I really hope the research Leukaemia UK is funding will help discover kinder and more effective treatments, so more people survive and don’t have to go through the traumatic experiences I did.” 🧡 #KnowAML #AML #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia #LeukaemiaAwareness #LeukaemiaResearch
We’re calling on the UK Government to invest more funding into AML research - and we need your help! 🙏 Acute myeloid leukaemia has one of the worst survival rates among any type of cancer. Just 13.6% of people survive beyond five years after diagnosis. We NEED things to change. We NEED to see progress. Ahead of AML World Awareness Day this Sunday (21st April), we’re calling on the UK Government to invest more funding into research for AML. But we need the support of your local parliamentarian to ensure the UK Government listens. 🔗 Submit our letter to your local MP - it only takes two minutes! Link in our Stories/bio. Together, we can ensure that future generations facing AML have access to kinder, more effective treatments. 🧡 #KnowAML #AML #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia #LeukaemiaAwareness #BloodCancerAwareness
Walk, ice bath , strawberry banana and peanut butter smoothie to improve the day 😌 #happy #loveyourself #instagood #smoothie #gutinstinct #haveyourownback #smile #followyougut #instagram #photography #fitnessrecovery #fitaftercancer #AML #livelife #acutemyeloidleukaemia #me #alkalinediet #instadaily #nature #photo #followme #bhfyp #girl #fun #myself #selfie #bloodcanceruk #beauty #bloodcancersurvivor #stemcelltransplant
AML - Acute Myeloid Leukemia AML is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow and rapidly progresses, affecting the production of normal blood cells. Risk Factors include exposure to radiation or certain chemicals, previous chemotherapy or radiation therapy, certain genetic disorders, and older age Diagnosis typically involves blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, and genetic testing to confirm the presence of leukemia cells. Treatment options include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, stem cell transplant, and sometimes radiation therapy. Treatment choice depends on factors such as age, overall health, and subtype of AML. Prognosis varies depending on factors such as age, overall health, genetic mutations, and response to treatment. Some subtypes of AML have a better prognosis than others It's important Pathological features include : 1. Abnormal Blast Cells - AML is characterized by an overproduction of immature white blood cells called blasts, which fail to mature into normal blood cells 2. Bone Marrow Infiltration - The bone marrow shows infiltration by these abnormal blast cells, leading to a decrease in the production of normal blood cells (RBCs,WBCs, and platelets) 3. Cytogenetic Abnormalities - AML often exhibits chromosomal abnormalities, which can be detected through cytogenetic testing. Common abnormalities include translocations, deletions, and inversions, which may impact prognosis and treatment decisions. 4. Immunophenotyping - Immunophenotyping using flow cytometry helps identify the specific lineage of leukemic blasts, such as myeloid or lymphoid origin, aiding in classification and treatment planning. 5. Morphological Characteristics - Under the microscope, AML blasts typically exhibit variable sizes, irregular nuclear contours, prominent nucleoli, and scant cytoplasm. Morphological features can aid in distinguishing AML from other types of leukemia. 6. Genetic Mutations - AML may harbor mutations in genes such as FLT3, NPM1, CEBPA, and others #acutemyeloidleukemia #acutemyeliodleukemia #leukemia #bloodcancer #myeloblast #cáncer #acutemyeloidleukaemia #acutemyeloidleukemiawarrior
“It was seven weeks from Ruth’s diagnosis to the sad conclusion – incredibly fast, which has shocked everyone.” 💔 Ruth was an active rower, cyclist and runner, and lived a life full of adventure with her beloved husband, Malcolm. But in 2019, when she was 69, Ruth was told she wasn’t able to give blood, after it was discovered she was anaemic. After blood tests at her GP, she was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). For the next four years, she remained on ‘watch and wait’ and continued her fitness activities, but struggled through the tiredness. Then in November 2023, she received the news that her MDS had mutated into acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Ruth underwent an intense course of chemotherapy and began to prepare for a stem cell transplant. But in December, after just arriving home, her temperature spiked and she was readmitted straight back to hospital. It was there she was given the devastating news that the AML she had developed was known as Type TP53. It was so aggressive that there was no form of treatment. Ruth sadly passed away on the 29th December. “Ruth had to be busy, always doing something – baking, organising, volunteering, walking…always on the move! “ said Malcolm. “She always kept going, always kept fit even when she felt tired. We were together 37 years. She was a wonderful lady and I miss her terribly.” In May, to mark Ruth’s 70th birthday, Malcolm will aim to complete seven rows of 7km each in her memory to raise funds for Leukaemia UK. “We’ve done so many challenges to help others over the years together,” said Malcolm. “Leukaemia was just another challenge and we set out to beat it together until we got the terrible news. This time it’s me on my own doing the challenge. “We MUST do all we can to find a treatment for this form of AML.” 🙏 #MyelodysplasticSyndrome #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia #LeukaemiaAwareness #BloodCancer #BloodCancerAwareness
🩵 Five weeks in and what a journey so far. These beads show what a HERO Marcus has been 🩵 Every bead has a meaning and represents a challenge he has overcome… 35 days in hospital so far, 20 blood transfusions, 10 days of intense chemo, spinal chemo, theatre, central line insertion, bone marrow taken, spinal fluid aspiration, brain scans, xray, tests, daily blood withdrawals, infections & fevers, TPN, neutropenia, daily IV infusions, dressing changes, hair loss, reactions to meds, rashes, physios, teachers, psychologists, play therapists, nutritionists and more 🤯
💪 The day after she’d won the Australian National Powerlifting Championships in 2017, Yani Zhao was diagnosed with #acutemyeloidleukaemia She was at the peak of her physical strength and felt as though she were “invincible”. 🩸@yanstahx’s diagnosis forced her to take a break from her competitive #powerlifting lifestyle and put her university studies to be a physical education teacher on hold. 🗣️ “My journey has built more mental resilience and the mental power for me to never give up, and to come back in 2020 to reclaim my Australian record squat of 203kg. I now work as a full-time #fitness coach, utilising a holistic approach to support my clients in building the strongest version of themselves.” During Yani Zhao’s treatment she received social support from the @leukaemia_foundation and a feeling of acceptance. “I may not be here today if it weren’t for the medical advancements, supported by the Leukaemia Foundation. Money raised for the @worldsgreatestshave goes towards research, to better the chances of survival.” Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women around the world and embrace the International Women’s Day 2024 theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’. This theme resonates deeply with our mission at the #LeukaemiaFoundation as we strive to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all people living in Australia who are impacted by #bloodcancer. 📲 Sign up now, or join a team, to Shave, Cut or Colour - #linkinbio #bloodcancerawareness #cancertreatment #cancersupport #thatsbloodybeautiful #worldsgreatestshave #iwd2024 #leukaemia
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Have you, or a family member, been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)? What symptoms did you notice before you were diagnosed? On Sunday 21st April, we’ll be marking AML World Awareness Day - a moment when people across the world come together to raise awareness of AML. 🌎 We will be shouting loudly about the signs and symptoms of AML and the need for more vital research into this devastating disease that claims 2,700 lives each year in the UK. But we need your help! By sharing your experience of AML, you could help encourage more people to visit their GP for a blood test and ultimately save lives. 🧡 💌 Interested? Drop us an email at [email protected] to discuss how you could support our AML World Awareness Day activity. #AMLWorldAwarenessDay #AML #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia #AcuteMyeloidLeukemia #BloodCancer #BloodCancerAwareness #Leukaemia #Leukemia #LeukaemiaAwareness #LeukemiaAwareness #LeukaemiaStories #LeukaemiaResearch
We're thrilled to be able to announce that Dr Nikhil Autar, NSW Young Australian of the Year, is the guest on our very first patient webinar! Nikhil was just 17 years old when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and given a 10-20% chance of survival. Join us for this webinar to hear him interviewed live by nurse practitioner and co-host of The Straight & Marrow podcast Yvonne Panek-Hudson. They will discuss his life before transplant, how he managed to stay positive through not one but TWO bone marrow transplants and all that he is achieving since his transplant, despite suffering many post-transplant complications including graft versus host disease. The interview will be followed by time for Q&A. Register via the link in our bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #acutemyeloidleukemia #acutemyeloidleukaemia #webinar #webinars #medicalwebinar #patientsupportservices #allogeneictransplant #allogeneicstemcelltransplant #teenagecancerawareness #teenagecancer #bonemarrowtransplants #leukaemiawarrior #haematopoieticstemcelltransplant #bloodstemcelltransplant #patientsupport #haematologycancercare #stemcelltransplantsurvivor #patientwebinars #bmtsurvivor #bonemarrowtransplantwarrior #bonemarrowtransplant #patientsupportprogram #arrowbonemarrowtransplantfoundation #bloodcancer #bloodcancersurvivor
Vorige week had ik zoveel mogelijk kleding aan gedaan. Alles om mijn lijf te verbergen. Wat zullen mensen wel niet denken als ze me zien? Die is mager! Ze ziet er als een ziek vogeltje uit. Vorige week dacht ik dat hardlopen echt onmogelijk was. Ik wist zelfs niet zeker of ik het ooit weer zou kunnen. Vandaag ging ik voor de 4e dag op rij naar @anytimefitnesshelmond Nog niet mijn nieuwe setje aan, maar wel al afscheid genomen van de dikke lagen kleding en een setje uit mijn oude leven aan getrokken van @mykillerbodymotivation ❤️ Hallo prachtig, krachtig lijf dat me drie keer door de kanker heen trok, alles doorstond tot aan dingen als 7 dagen lang 24 uur per dag intensieve chemo aan toe. Dat ook nog even drie meiden droeg, baarde en bij elkaar meer dan 2 jaar lang borstvoeding gaf. ❤️ Vandaag verbaasde mijn lijf me opnieuw. Easy een cardio training waarbij ik mijn 5 keer 1 minuut hardlopen in een lekker drafje van 8 kilometer per uur aflegde. Love it ❤️ Moe maar happy nu ❤️ En trots op dat geweldige lijf van mij ❤️ Nu lekker eten om alles aan te vullen ❤️ The best is yet to come ❤️ #bam #trots #power #acutemyeloidleukaemia #allogeneicstemcelltransplant #herstelnakanker #gasopdielolly #nolimits #thisgirlisonfire #showyourself #norhingtohide #kwetsbaarheidalskracht
🩸“People imagine #cancer as meaning a tumour or mass, like breast or skin cancer. They find it difficult to visualise what #bloodcancer means.” @mitchytis had been experiencing a cold for a month in 2020 that he couldn’t seem to shake. Blood tests diagnosed him with #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia (AML), at the age of 31. ⏰ Mitchell went from thinking he had a chest infection on the Saturday, to having a PICC line inserted and a biopsy to confirm his diagnosis on the following Monday. After making some plans to ensure his ability to have a child post-treatment, Mitchell began induction chemotherapy. 🗣️ “One of the difficulties of the whole process is living with the uncertainty of life, knowing that at any moment a simple blood test could turn my life upside down. It made me consider my future very closely. I was very reluctant to even consider becoming a dad as it terrified me that I might not be there for the long term. In the end my wife and I had a little boy called Henry, who I love more than humanly possible.” 🪒 The year after his treatment, Mitchell’s wife participated in the #worldsgreatestshave by shaving her head and raising an incredible $15,000 for the @leukaemia_foundation “I was absolutely blown away by the generosity of our friends, family and co-workers, and it’s something that I’ll never forget. I was so lucky to receive treatment that was supported by the community and organisations such as the #LeukaemiaFoundation, and that can only happen through fundraising.” 📲 Sign up now, or join a team, to Shave, Cut or Colour in March - #linkinbio #thatsbloodybeautiful #leukaemia #makingadifference #bloodcancerawareness #buzzcut #shavedhead
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“We know this won't bring her back, but any donations will give others the chance for a better life.” 🧡 Meet Liam and Megan - a brother and sister duo who are running the Hackney Half Marathon in memory of their beloved nan, Pam. Pam sadly died in October, aged 72, less than a year after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). “She was feeling generally ill and weak before Christmas in 2022,” said Liam. “She went to the doctor quickly, just a week or so after symptoms started, and was given a blood test which diagnosed AML. It was a shock. We hadn’t heard of AML before.” Pam underwent nearly a year of gruelling treatment and side effects, including losing her hair and her appetite, and dealing with multiple infections. “We wish that Nan Pam was still here with us today,” said Liam. “She was a huge part of our lives. When we were younger we'd spend most Saturdays together at the family-run football club her late father-in-law founded back in the 60s. “Despite us getting older and doing more things with our friends and partners, she always kept herself in a position to help and see us - especially if it involved going for a coffee and carrot cake! ☕🍰 “To raise money for further awareness, research and treatment, we're running the 2024 Hackney Half Marathon in memory of our Nan Pam. “We know this won't bring her back, but any donations will give others the chance for a better life.” 🔗 Support Liam and Megan by donating to their fundraiser - link in bio. @hackneymoves #HackneyHalfMarathon #HackneyHalf #HackneyHalfTraining #HackneyHalf2024 #AML #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia #LeukaemiaAwareness #LeukaemiaResearch #BloodCancerAwareness
And a rare one of us together. Must mean there's no sport on! 🤣 I rebelled and had a vino. 1st since xmas '22.Couldn't taste it but still enjoyed it! #hairdressers #hair #hairsalon #hairdresser #haircut #hairstylist #hairstyle #hairdressing #hairstyles #acutemyeloidleukaemia #hairgoals #haircolor #hairfashion #modernsalon #beauty #hairdressermagic #hairdo #haireducation #hairdresserlife #instahair #hairideas #haircolour #hairstylists #aml #haircare #returntowork #bluehairdontcare #hairart #hairmagazines #shorthair
Little phased return at work today 🥰 @sinkinslisa #hairdressers #hair #hairsalon #hairdresser #haircut #hairstylist #hairstyle #hairdressing #hairstyles #acutemyeloidleukaemia #hairgoals #haircolor #hairfashion #modernsalon #beauty #hairdressermagic #hairdo #haireducation #hairdresserlife #instahair #hairideas #haircolour #hairstylists #aml #haircare #returntowork #bluehairdontcare #hairart #hairmagazines #shorthair
Discover the powerful role of T cells and CAR-T therapy in the fight against cancer! #cancer #carttherapy #cart #immunotherapy #car-t #tcells #immunesystem #cancertherapy #thyroidcancer #bcells #multiplemyeloma #acutemyeloidleukaemia #aml #mm #neuroblastoma #cancertreatment
🚨PLEASE SHARE - #TryForEllis🚨 A 26-year-old rugby player from Bristol is calling on sports fans across the country to sign up to the stem cell register. Ellis went to A&E a couple of weeks ago, thinking he had glandular fever. He and his family were shocked when Ellis was in fact diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, and they were told he will need a stem cell transplant to treat the aggressive form of blood cancer. Ellis was moved into intensive care as his condition worsened, but he’s now back on the ward, remaining in hospital. His family and friends are doing everything they can to encourage young people to sign up to the stem cell register whilst we search for a match for Ellis. Ellis’ family have been informed that because of his ethnicity, it may be more difficult to find him a match on the stem cell register. This is because as Ellis is mixed race, he is more likely to have a unique tissue type, which means it’s less likely that we will find a matching donor on the stem cell register. Therefore, we’re asking people aged 16-30 from all backgrounds to sign up today via the link in our bio – you could be the lifesaving match for someone just like Ellis. @englandrugby @bristolbearsrfc @premrugby
GOOD NEWS 🗞️ 📢 I have a donor 🩸🥹. I was so lucky to have a 12/12 match with a person from Germany 🇩🇪. This person has been contacted and agreed to donate there bone marrow 🦴. A stranger is literally giving me the gift of life 🥰. I’m over the moon 🌝. I would like to thank everyone who has joined the bone marrow registry and reached out. Your support means so much to me 🥹🫶🏻.The Australian bone marrow registry still has some way to go, but by creating the conversation and joining the registry, you are helping save lives 🙏🏼🩵 Big love and god bless 🙏🏼🌸 #aml #acutemyeloidleukaemia #forthosewhocant #glasshalffull #giftoflife #bonemarrowdonor #bonemarrowtransplant
For World Cancer Day I share my latest painting, “Staring Down Relapse,” a 21”x28” watercolor on 140# Arches cold press paper with Daniel Smith paints. This painting captures a moment in 2016 from a hospital pediatric oncology bed. I shared the studies for this painting a few months ago. - #worldcancerday #worldcancerday2024 #art #pediatriccancer #pediatriccancerawareness #acutemyeloidleukemia #acutemyeloidleukaemia #pediatricleukemia #pediatricleukemiasurvivor #pediatricleukemiaawareness #watercolor #watercolour #cancerartwork #cancerart #painting #watercolorportrait #cancerportrait #portraitpainting #cancer #AML #AMLleukemia #amlleukemiaawareness #pediatriccancerportrait #cancerportrait #baldisbeautiful
Today is world cancer day let us add more meaning to the day by creating more awareness about cancer and let us end cancer! So a reminder of blood cancer symptoms 🩸 sudden weight loss 🩸 Extreme Fatigue 🩸 Unexplained bleeding or bruising 🩸Shortness of Breath 🩸 Persistent and frequent Infections 🩸Joint and bone pain 🩸Night Sweats 🩸unexplained Fever For me my symptoms were 🩸extreme fatigue -I spent 2 weeks led in bed unable to move 🩸infection - tonsillitis and then gingivitis that didn’t improve with antibiotics 🩸Shortness of breath Always be cautious and get things checked early if you still have concerns be persistent early diagnosis is key #leukaemia #cancerstory #bloodcancer #thechurchillhospital #AML 🎗 #acutemyeloidleukaemia #1dayatatime #stemcelltransplant #earlymenopause
Credit belongs to: @.sontastic with @get_repost If you like it...please Follow me to see more Day +335 Part 2 Taken off 1 steroid, bloods ok, 8lb weight gain (still 1 stone lighter but in the right direction). Bone density scan results show osteoporosis. Next consultant app 5th jan which is my 1 Yr rebirthday day!!! ❤️ Happy Friday 😊 #leukaemiauk #cancer #chemohairloss #lifestory #cancersurvivors #bloodcancer #cancerblogger #chemohairgrowth #bloodcanceruk #positiveattitude #positivevibes #DKMS #anthonynolan #spotleukaemia #grateful #bloodtransfusions #GVHD #cancerstrength #givebloodsavelives #givebloodnhs #cancerisanasshole #stemcelltransplant #AML #graftversushostdisease #acutemyeloidleukaemia #canceradvocate #cancersupport #fitaftercancer #cancerrecovery www.dkms.org.uk www.blood.co.uk www.anthonynolan.org #leukaemiauk ZzHaveagooddayzZ
⚠️ “I’d had a five or six-year history of signs and symptoms that I now know were indicators of leukaemia.” Sue’s symptoms included anaemia, night sweats, repeated infections, boils and abscesses. When she was eventually diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in December 2010, aged 58, she was told she had just an 8% chance of survival. 😢 She immediately began chemotherapy and after two rounds, went into remission, but was told the leukaemia was likely to return. In July 2011, Sue received a stem cell transplant from a kind stranger in Austria. For six years, all was well - Sue had regular check-ups and enjoyed annual holidays with her husband, Nick. But in May 2017, Sue sadly relapsed. She received more chemotherapy and another stem cell transplant, this time from her son Adam, and spent many months in hospital enduring gruelling side effects. Over the next few years, she slowly recovered, but was readmitted to hospital for various medical problems, including respiratory failure and lung Graft Versus Host Disease. Unsurprisingly, it has taken a toll on Sue’s mental health, but she has found hope through her journals, her pets and visits from her grandson. 🧡 “I had my 70th birthday last year. Aging coupled with chronic illness has rendered my body almost unrecognisable and I have struggled with self-image,” said Sue. “But over the last year, I’ve started to take small steps towards change. “I finally caught Covid and survived with no lingering effects. This gave a huge boost to my confidence and over the last nearly 12 months we’ve ventured out into the world. “We’ve taken a few trips to Glastonbury, Liverpool and Fleetwood and we survived despite the fear. Hope has returned.” 🔗 Read Sue’s story via the link in our bio. #AML #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia #Leukaemia #Leukemia #LeukaemiaStories #LeukaemiaAwareness #BloodCancer #BloodCancerAwareness #FightingLeukaemia #CureLeukaemia #LeukaemiaWarrior
Meet the Wingrove family! Four siblings who together raised a fantastic £2,451 for leukaemia research! 🤩✨ Chris, Celine, Nicola and Cara chose to raise funds for Leukaemia UK in memory of their dad, who sadly died following a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) last year. “Dad walked into hospital feeling poorly and 40 hours later we had to say our goodbyes and turn off the support that was keeping him alive,” said Chris. “He had no idea he was so poorly. The NHS did everything they could by providing as much care and support that was available. “He sadly deteriorated rapidly and peacefully passed away on the 23rd May with his family by his side.” Chris, Celine and Nicola tackled the iconic Great South Run @great_run back in October, while Cara did her own 10k sponsored walk - cheered on from afar by the rest of the clan! Together, the family raised an incredible £2,451, which will go towards helping us fund research into kinder, more effective treatments for leukaemia. HUGE congratulations and thank you to the Wingroves - we are so grateful for your phenomenal support. 🧡 #GreatSouthRun #AML #AcuteMyeloidLeukaemia #Leukaemia #LeukaemiaResearch #LeukaemiaAwareness #CharityFundraising #SponsoredWalk