Let's Talk Blood Cancer

In this episode, we’re joined by Adam Claxton, who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in September 2024 after a persistent cough lasting 100 days.

Adam shares his powerful and deeply personal journey, from his diagnosis story and the early warning signs and being told he had just two weeks to live due to limited treatment options, to the challenge of explaining illness to young children.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jo Hawkridge, mother of Jude Hawkridge, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at just 7 years old.

Jo shares Jude’s diagnosis story and the early symptoms that first raised concern, followed by a deep dive into his complex treatment journey, including CAR-T therapy and a bone marrow transplant. She opens up about the realities of isolation and how their family navigated life during those challenging times, as well as the emotional and physical journey toward remission and what it ultimately meant for them all. She also highlights how participation in a clinical trial brought new hope, providing access to innovative treatments not widely available.

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In this episode, Lizzie Dean shares her journey after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). She opens up about the early warning signs she experienced, the shock of her diagnosis, and the emotional toll of facing two relapses with limited treatment options. After being told she had just two months to live, Lizzie believed she had run out of hope — until a clinical trial offered a life-saving opportunity.

The episode explores how clinical trials work, the vital role of Research Nurses — particularly dedicated Cure Leukaemia Research Nurses — and what procedures such as bone marrow biopsies involve. Lizzie also reflects on her determination to give back, including her efforts to raise six figures for Cure Leukaemia in gratitude for the treatment that ultimately saved her life.

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