James’ MDS Story: The Power of Connection

After being diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndromes, James found that connecting with others through Leukaemia Care’s Buddy Scheme transformed his outlook.

22 Mar 2026 - Admin

Their story in brief

Condition Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)
Treatment Active monitoring

A New Perspective

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Finding Support

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Being connected to others who truly understood what I was going through changed everything for me.

— James, diagnosed with AML in 2024

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