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Every person touched by blood cancer has a unique and important story to tell.

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Stories are our most powerful tool to spread awareness of blood cancer, to inspire others going through a diagnosis and to encourage support from the wider community.

Whether you are living with a blood cancer, a carer of a loved one battling the disease, a researcher, a policy-maker or one of our valued supporters, fundraisers, members or volunteers – we want to hear your story.

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Read our latest inspiring stories:

Small moments are everything…almost two years after diagnosis

After two intense years of treatment for acute myeloid leukaeamia, Em Meades has a newfound appreciation for the small but important moments in life. This is part four of her story, in her own words

Acute myeloid leukaemia
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Ruth and I relaxing at our friend's 30th birthday in February 2025. I'm getting to enjoy the moments in life I would have missed.

I can’t control what I can’t control

Keeping a positive attitude and asking for help made all the difference for Em Meades during her blood cancer treatment. Along the way, she also discovered a love for chicken broth and Lego flowers. This is the third instalment of our four-part series where Em shares her story, in her own words.

Acute myeloid leukaemia
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Hallucinations, Disney kids and holidays in hospital

Em Meades shares her wild experiences with chemotherapy, including ketamine hallucinations, and being held hostage by "Disney kids" in part two of her story about living with a blood cancer called acute myeloid leukaemia.

Acute myeloid leukaemia
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3. Penny and I enjoyed Christmas lunch in hospital (lovingly prepared by my partner, Ruth).

I just want to confirm, it’s definitely not scurvy?

Em Meades' sense of humour and practical approach were evident throughout her blood cancer experience. This is the first of a four-part series, sharing Em's story in her own words.

Acute myeloid leukaemia
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I thought it was a virus, but it was the Big C.

Alex became a strong advocate for his own care through two cancer diagnoses over two decades

A shock diagnosis of lymphoma at 21 meant Alex Wilson was suddenly faced with big decisions about his life and even his fertility. A practical, step-by-step approach and strong support from loved ones helped him navigate his blood cancer journey.

Hodgkin lymphoma
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