Debbie Wheldon | B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-cell ALL) | Spot Leukaemia

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08/04/23

"We pull the curtains back and I took a glance down and seen a leukaemia book, and then obviously she broke down, we broke down."

When Debbie's daughter Sophie began to complain of headaches and a stiff neck, they thought her symptoms were most likely due to an uncomfortable university bed.

However, Debbie still urged Sophie to get her symptoms checked, a decision that would save Sophie's life.

Sophie is now in remission from B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-cell ALL) following pioneering CAR-T therapy. Here, Debbie recounts her experience of Sophie's diagnosis.

You can read Sophie's full #SpotLeukaemia story here http://bit.ly/SophieWheldon