Rugby Injury Led to Diagnosis

In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Nicholas, who was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia after months of unexplained symptoms that he initially put down to a lingering sports injury. What began as a persistent rotator cuff issue from rugby that wouldn’t heal led to further investigation. Alongside noticeable weight loss, fatigue a routine blood test revealed something far more serious.What’s in this episode:The early signs Mark experienced, including a rugby injury that wouldn’t heal and increasing fatigueThe emotional impact of receiving a Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia diagnosis on him and his familyHis treatment journey and the setbacks he went through The physical and mental challenges of isolation during recoveryMeeting his stem cell donor and the powerful connection that followed- His recovery journey and the importance of listening to his body post-transplantHow he found purpose through endurance challenges and supporting Cure LeukaemiaFind out more about Cure Leukaemia and how you can get involved and support blood cancer patients across the globe: ⁠⁠https://www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/⁠