Let's Talk Blood Cancer, The Patients' Podcast

Cure Leukaemia
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Welcome to Let’s Talk Blood Cancer, a podcast by Cure Leukaemia - but really, it’s a podcast by all of us. The patients. The families. The friends. The clinicians and research nurses. The fundraisers. The people who’ve been there, and the people who want to make things better for the future. Let’s talk blood cancer, together.

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    5 Minutes with a CLL Patient

    Mat was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) in 2024. Throughout his personal journey, he shares his experiences and answers questions about his diagnosis, treatment and life with blood cancer.Find out more about Cure Leukaemia and how you can get involved and support blood cancer patients across the globe: https://www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/

  2. Oct 22 ·  Bonus

    5 Minutes with a Haematology Pharmacist

    5 Minutes with a Haematology Pharmacist, Nick Duncan from Centre of Clinical Haematology in Birmingham

    5 Minutes with a Haematology Pharmacist

  3. Oct 5 ·  Bonus

    5 Minutes with Professor Paresh Vyas

    5 Minutes with Professor Paresh Vyas: Learning more about the Evolve Trial and the developments it could bring for blood cancer patients.

  4. Sep 23

    "I never thought it was going to be cancer"

    Lyra and Hayley Evans

  5. Sep 10

    "This is as bad as it gets, but it got worse..."

    On this episode of Let’s Talk Blood Cancer: The Patients Podcast, host Adam Joyce sits down with Luke and Lauren Parker and Consultant Paediatric Haematologist Dr Gemma Barnard to discuss their daughter Isla’s journey through Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).They share Isla’s diagnosis, the challenges of intensive chemotherapy and two stem cell transplants, and the incredible resilience she showed throughout treatment. Dr Barnard also explains AML, the importance of clinical research, and the challenges of treating children with rare and aggressive blood cancers.Now recovering from her successful transplant and returning to school, Isla and her family look towards the future together.Find out more about Cure Leukaemia and how you can get involved and support blood cancer patients across the globe: https://www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/

  6. Aug 26

    "You've seen things no child should see..."

    On this episode of Let’s Talk Blood Cancer, special guest host and childhood leukaemia survivor Hughie Higginson sits down with Andrea, a Macmillan Nurse. Andrea shares her journey into paediatric oncology, the realities of meeting families on some of the hardest days of their lives, and the importance of helping children and parents feel informed, supported and in control throughout treatment.Find out more about Cure Leukaemia and how you can get involved and support blood cancer patients across the globe: https://www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/

  7. Aug 13

    "I hosted by own goodbye party"

    On this episode of Let’s Talk Blood Cancer, we are joined by Mark Chandler, a father of three whose life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). Mark shares his journey from being a fit and active family man, through an unexpected diagnosis and a devastating prognosis, to an experimental treatment, stem cell transplant, and ultimately remission. He also reflects on saying goodbye, the importance of family, and how cancer has completely changed the way he views life.What’s in this episode:- The first symptoms Mark experienced, including pain across his shoulders, severe shivering and shaking, and rapidly worsening health that eventually led him to A&E- Breaking the news to his wife and three children, and the challenges of helping children of different ages understand and cope with a cancer diagnosis- Mark’s difficult treatment journey, including two rounds of intensive chemotherapy that failed to control his disease and the devastating news that he was no longer eligible for a stem cell transplant- Being given just two to four weeks to live, choosing to return home to spend his remaining time with his family, and the emotional reality of preparing to say goodbye- Mark's unexpected hospital wedding, followed by Mark’s own goodbye party with friends, which he described as a celebration of life- The unexpected turnaround that gave Mark more time, leading to further treatment and eventually a much more aggressive and experimental chemotherapy approach- Receiving a stem cell donation from a 28-year-old donor in Chile and undergoing the long-awaited transplant- Being told on 30 December 2025 that he was officially in remission, marking a new chapter after an extraordinary cancer journey- How Mark’s experience has changed his perspective on life, family and happiness, and why he now believes that “the mundane things are where the happiness is”Find out more about Cure Leukaemia and how you can get involved and support blood cancer patients across the globe: https://www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/

  8. Jul 30

    "We’re At Endgame If This Doesn’t Work"

    On this episode of Let’s Talk Blood Cancer, we are joined by Dr. Tom Hunt, a junior doctor whose life changed forever when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) at just 18 years old. Tom shares his journey from recognising the first warning signs, through diagnosis and intensive treatment, to remission, becoming a doctor himself, and how his experience has shaped both his career and outlook on life.What’s in this episode:- Tom’s first symptoms, including swollen lymph nodes, extreme fatigue, and the warning signs he initially dismissed while preparing for university and travelling across Europe- The moment blood tests revealed he had no blood counts, hearing the word leukaemia for the first time, and how his diagnosis unfolded- Tom’s determination to begin treatment immediately and the positive mindset that helped him face chemotherapy- The physical and emotional challenges of treatment, including his toughest moments, a seizure during chemotherapy, and the unwavering support of his mum, family, and friends- Reaching remission after seven months of intensive treatment, continuing maintenance therapy for two years, and learning to live with the uncertainty that follows cancer- Returning to medical school, qualifying as a junior doctor, and how living through blood cancer has influenced the way he cares for patients- The lasting psychological impact of cancer, including health anxiety, panic attacks, and how therapy helped him move forwardFind out more about Cure Leukaemia and how you can get involved and support blood cancer patients across the globe: https://www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/

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Welcome to Let’s Talk Blood Cancer, a podcast by Cure Leukaemia - but really, it’s a podcast by all of us. The patients. The families. The friends. The clinicians and research nurses. The fundraisers. The people who’ve been there, and the people who want to make things better for the future. Let’s talk blood cancer, together.

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