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Chanelle was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after a blood vessel burst in her eye. She was treated with monoclonal antibodies interferon then Glivec. She is in remission but is considering stopping the Glivec in order to become pregnant.
Chanelle is a project manager. She lives with her partner and has no children. Ethnic background: White British.
She was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after experiencing tiredness, itching, diarrhoea, a cough and breathlessness. She declined a bone marrow transplant and takes Glivec alongside a range of complementary approaches to support her body.
She is a shopkeeper and businesswoman. She is divorced with one child aged 11. Ethnic background: White British.
Elizabeth was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 1999 and was one of the first people in the UK to receive Glivec. She then developed acute myeloid leukaemia, which was treated with FLAG-Ida then a stem cell transplant. She is in remission.
Elizabeth is a retired NHS administrator. She is married with two adult children. Ethnic background: half French Mauritian, half White British.
She was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after developing tiredness, aches and pains and weight loss. She was treated with interferon then moved to Glivec (imatinib). Her disease is stable but she regrets that treatment has caused infertility.
She is a Human Resources Consultant. She is married with no children. Ethnic background: Asian.
Mark was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after having various symptoms. Treatments included interferon and oral chemotherapy. A planned stem cell transplant was deferred after his blood counts improved. He is in remission but still feels unwell.
Mark is a voluntary charity secretary. He is single and has no children. Ethnic background: White Welsh.
