Leukaemia Chatters: Recent Episodes
Leukaemia Care charity
After giving birth to her second daughter, Heidi began to experience night sweats and was overwhelmed with fatigue. A few months later, Heidi was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and was unable to work, resulting in her and her husband struggling to care for their family of four. Here, she tells her story…
On this episode on Leukaemia Chatters, we spoke to Emma Sinclair a CML patient diagnosed in 2021. We talked to Emma about the events that led up to her diagnosis, the changes that have come with living with a chronic leukaemia and the support and help she has turned to over the last 18 months.
On this episode of Leukaemia Chatters we spoke to Zack Pemberton Whiteley, Leukaemia Care's CEO live from the ASH conference. We discussed some of the newest developments in the treatment of leukaemia and how they might change the landscape for patients in the coming years.
On this episode on Leukaemia Chatters, we spoke to Dan Chapman a CML patient diagnosed in 2015. We talked to Dan about the events that led up to his diagnosis, the impact of a chronic leukaemia on his life and the challenges he has taken on to fundraise for Leukaemia Care.
On this episode on Leukaemia Chatters, we spoke to Lisa Southall 10 years down the line from her diagnosis with Essential Thrombocythaemia. We talked to Lisa all about her period of diagnosis 10 years ago, the complications she faced through her treatment and the support and help she has relied upon for the past decade of living with a blood cancer.
On this month's episode on Leukaemia Chatters, we spoke to Majella Murphy on the 4 year anniversary of her diagnosis with AML. As well as marking this personal anniversary for Majella, September is also Blood Cancer Awareness Month and as such Leukaemia Care's #SpotLeukaemia campaign is in full effect as we showcase patient stories and highlight the symptoms that the public should look out for. We talked to Majella all about her period of diagnosis 4 years ago as she noticed these symptoms in her day to day life, how she navigated the healthcare system to receive her diagnosis and the impact it had on her and her family.
On this month's episode of Leukaemia Chatters as we lead up to the #SpotLeukaemia campaign we talked to Eilidh Ann Dewar, an APML patient diagnosed in 2018. We talked to Eilidh Ann about her rapidly accelerating symptoms, how she had to pursue them and the impact that such an out of the blue diagnosis had on her and her family.
On this episode of Leukaemia Chatters, we spoke to AML patient Debbie Greenwood. We discuss the impact of her 2020 diagnosis on herself and her family, the support they have received since then and how Debbie is going on to provide help for patients and their families who find themselves in a similar situation.
In this episode of Leukaemia Chatters we spoke to our new poet-in-residence Jamie Woods, an acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) patient. We spoke to Jamie about the power over poetry, how it's impacted his experience with leukaemia and what he hopes to achieve in the role.
In this month's episode, we mark the ten-year anniversary of Peter's stem cell transplant he received from his donor David. We discussed Peter's initial diagnosis with MDS, the reality of the transplant process from both of their perspectives and how that day has come to impact both of their lives.
On this episode of Leukaemia Chatters, we chatted with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) patient Helen Wood, who spent two years after diagnosis on Watch and Wait. As a part of this April's Left to #WatchWaitWorry campaign, Helen shares her experiences of coming to terms with Watch and Wait, the resources and support that were available to her during this time and what she thinks needs to improve for patients in the UK.
In this month's Leukaemia Chatters podcast, we talk to Bailey about his childhood diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), his journey into acting, and the notable stops he's made along the way including Watford Square, and most recently, the set of Bridgerton season 2.
In this month's episode we talk about Kes' struggle to get a diagnosis, how she handled active monitoring/ Watch and Wait and the wider impact her stem cell transplant has had on her life.
This month we chatted to Naomi Roberts about being diagnosed 3 days before the first lockdown in March 2020, her experience with stem cell transplant and the impact on her time at university
In this month's edition of Leukaemia Chatters we spoke to Anthony Hyde about his chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) diagnosis, which happened to be during the festive season, how he went on to write his own book following his CML experience and more.
In this month's edition of Leukaemia Chatters we spoke to Nick York, LC's very own Patient Advocacy Healthcare Liaison Officer and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia(CLL) patient. We talked to Nick about the methods he's used to protect himself as an immunocompromised person, the isolating impact of shielding and how he plans on spending Christmas.
On this month's episode of Leukaemia Chatters we spoke to Dharmesh Mehta, LC Trustee and CML patient. We chatted about how he came to be diagnosed, jumping out of a plane in the name of fundraising and the steps he took to get to grips with his CML.
In this final podcast for blood cancer awareness month we spoke to acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)patient Bansri Dhokia. We chatted to Bansri about her experience getting diagnosed mid-pandemic, her treatment and stem cell transplant and her desire to get the BAME community talking about blood cancer.
STV News Reporter Laura Boyd was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in September 2009. This #WorldCMLDay, Laura was kind enough to speak to our Patient Advocacy Manager Charlotte on our podcast Leukaemia Chatters! They talk about how she was diagnosed, the impact of her leukaemia on her attempts to have a child, the reality of living with a chronic leukaemia and more.
We chatted to Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE about his life, the turns of his career that have culminated in his "The Black Farmer" range, and his diagnosis and treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
This month we chatted to acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) patient, Jamie Woods. We discussed how he came to be diagnosed, coming to terms with his survivor's guilt, and the impact his leukaemia experience has had on his life - in particular it's effect on his mental health and his subsequent diagnosis of PTSD.
Welcome to the June podcast of Leukaemia Chatters!
This month we chatted with Carina Patterson, a hairy cell leukaemia (HCL) patient, about her symptoms, diagnosis and what she's got out of volunteering for Leukaemia Care's buddy scheme.
In our World AML Awareness Day podcast, Charlotte talks to Julie and Trudi, two acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) patients who both have a medical professional background. They discuss their shift in perspective from practitioner to patient, the effects their diagnosis has had on their careers, and the wider financial implications that inevitably came with them.
This month's edition of Leukaemia Chatters we talk to patients, Sam and Nick about shielding being paused and their feelings on the situation. We discuss their concerns and hopes for the period moving forward, and how this change might affect the lives of blood cancer patients in the days to come.
In this episode, we talk to Tom Hunt and Sophie Wheldon about their experiences dealing with a leukaemia diagnosis as young adults.
We talk about how they came to be diagnosed, how their experiences have influenced their studies of Medicine and Haematology and much more.
In this episode of Leukaemia Chatters, we talk to patient Claire Evans about her experience since diagnosis with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in 2015 and discuss her treatments, transplants and a trial on the much talked about CAR-T therapy.
Our podcast Leukaemia Chatters is back with the December episode!
We spoke to Nicky Turkoz, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in December 2014, about her diagnosis during the festive period, being an inpatient over Christmas for the first time, and her experiences of treatment, transplants and the unexpected side effects and relationships that have come with both.
This month on Leukaemia Chatters, we spoke to Zoe Sarginson, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in 2019. Listen to Zoe talk about her diagnosis, treatment and the wider effects of leukaemia on her life.
Tune in as we discuss issues related to blood cancer amongst the Black community – including Black patients struggling to find stem cell donor matches – and the work that ACLT is doing to overcome these issues. We also chatted to acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) patient Vaughn Scott, who successfully had a stem cell transplant two years ago.
Welcome to Leukaemia Chatters!
In our latest podcast, we spoke to Alex Simpson about her diagnosis and life with leukaemia as part of our #SpotLeukaemia campaign.
Alex had just moved to Hong Kong when her symptoms appeared, but she put them down to working long hours and her hectic new life abroad.
After a search on Google brought up leukaemia, Alex booked an appointment with her GP, a decision that saved her life.
This podcast also features insight and perspective from her mum Lisa Dicken and how she felt during this time of diagnosis and managing with the distance.
Welcome to Leukaemia Chatters!
In this episode, we spoke to patients about their experiences of shielding as the guidance comes to an end in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland from 1st August.
Welcome to Leukaemia Chatters!
In this episode, we talked to Rosie Palmer and James Saunders, two parents whose sons, Rufus Palmer and Frankie Saunders, were diagnosed with leukaemia.
Rosie and Jamie joined us to discuss their experiences, as well as to share advice for other parents in the same position as themselves.
Welcome to Leukaemia Chatters!
In our April 2020 podcast, we're broadcasting from the comfort of our homes as we chat to two patients, Sam and Thea, about self-isolation and how it isn't a new experience for many affected by blood cancer.
Welcome to Leukaemia Chatters!
In our March 2020 podcast, we're chatting about social media and how it can be a source of support for patients.
Welcome to Leukaemia Chatters!
In our first podcast of 2020, we're talking about relationships, and whether your relationship status can have an effect on your leukaemia journey.
Our final podcast of the year is now available!
If you missed yesterday's Facebook Live, listen below as we round-up our 50th year. We're discussing what we've been up to and how we've been working harder than ever to support patients and their loved ones.
Leukaemia has been used as a plot device in many TV shows and in films - but are they accurate? What do patients think of these depictions?
Charlotte is joined by Zack from Leukaemia Care as well as Sam Slaney, who is in remission following a diagnosis with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) to discuss some of these representations of leukaemia.
Media discussed: My sisters keeper, The Bucket List, Peep Show, The Children's Act, War in the Blood, Casualty
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In the latest episode, Nicole and Zack chat about the outcome of the Spot Leukaemia campaign - how many people have we reached and why do we do awareness campaigns like this?
Our next podcast will be out in October and we'll be focussing on representations of leukaemia in the media
Kris from the team at Leukaemia Care chats to former England and Crystal Palace star Geoff Thomas about his journey with chronic myeloid leukaemia
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The team at Leukaemia Care were delighted to talk to Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies about the #SpotLeukaemia campaign and her time working as a haematologist.
For more on the #SpotLeukaemia campaign, go to www.spotleukaemia.org.uk
Ahead of BCAM, Zack holds a Spot Leukaemia quiz which sees Charlotte, Nicole and Kate get pitted against one another - it all gets very competitive!
We were delighted to talk to WWE's Roman Reigns about his CML diagnosis. Nicole and Kris talk to Roman about the lack of awareness of leukaemia, whether it was a storyline and just a work and the treatment he is undergoing.
Following the BBC documentary "War in the blood", the Leukaemia Chatters team discuss CAR-T and whether the hype needs to be tempered - for now.
In a special podcast to mark Mens Health Week, Zack Pemberton-Whiteley has spoken to Kris Griffin and Nigel Deekes about topics such as why men don't go to the doctors and how we can educate men about leukaemia.
For more information, head to the Leukaemia Care website at www.leukaemiacare.org.uk
Charlotte is joined by Zack and Kate in discussing various issues about the end of your life.
This podcast was originally recorded as a Facebook live, which can be found at facebook.com/leukaemiacare
In this podcast, we chatted to Usha Grieve, Director of Information and Partnerships at Compassion in Dying, as part of #DyingMatters Awareness Week.
Our Buddy Support Service connects patients with trained Buddies who have a personal experience of a blood cancer.
John Price, who was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) 17 years ago, is one such Buddy.
In our latest podcast, he chats about why he's a Buddy, and why the service is important to patients.
Regular Bloodstream presenter Charlotte Martin is joined by:
Zack Pemberton-Whiteley: Patient Advocacy Director for Leukaemia Care Nicole Scully: Comms and Fundraising Director, Leukaemia Care Kris Griffin: CML patient and Leukaemia Care trustee Kate Stallard: APL patient and Leukaemia Care trustee
In this edition, the team try to mythbust on a range of topics about leukaemia and cancer - from there being a hidden cure for cancer to the risk of a positive or negative attitude...
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Sheila Appiah’s daughter, Imogin, sadly passed away from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in 2010. In this podcast she tells her story.
In our latest podcast, we chatted to Leukaemia Care trustee and acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) patient Kate Stallard about fertility, early menopause and hormone replacement therapy.
Leukaemia Chatters: discussing Roman Reigns, Leukemia, Fastlane, Wrestlemania and much more by Leukaemia Care charity
When Chanelle was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), her first thought was whether her diagnosis would affect her ability to have children.
In our latest podcast, she chats about her experiences, including pausing treatment for her pregnancy.
Charlotte talks to nurse advisor Angie about questions relating to sex, fertility and relationships. More information on these topics can be found on our website: www.leukaemiacare.org.uk
Want to learn more about how exercise can benefit blood cancer patients?
UK charity Leukaemia Care speak to CML patient and keen bodybuilder Drew Laird about fitness
Listen to our latest podcast with chronic myeloid leukaemia patient and fitness vlogger Drew Laird of Fitness 40 and Beyond.