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World Blood Cancer Day

Real and raw: Rowena’s journey 

In the lead up to World Blood Cancer Day on 28 May 2021, we shared the journey of three-time acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) survivor, Rowena McLean.

A new part of the four-part series was released every Friday in May.

Part One: Boxing Day, bloody noses and a burst appendix

Part One: Boxing Day, bloody noses and a burst appendix
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Part Two: Needing some magic from ‘Mr Potter’

Part Two: Needing some magic from ‘Mr Potter’  
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Part Three: “If your daughter could save your life…would you ask her?”

Part Three: “If your daughter could save your life…would you ask her?”
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Part Four: Fight for the ones you love and yourself

Part Four: Fight for the ones you love and yourself
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Last updated on January 30th, 2023

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