Published Date:
01 July 2004
TWO weeks ago Linda Reymond went to the doctor for antibiotics because she felt tired and had a cough. She has been in hospital ever since.
Doctors diagnosed her with lymphoblastic leukaemia and she was admitted to Worthing Hospital for chemotherapy treatment.
She needs a bone marrow transplant to beat the illness. Her brother and sister are both undergoing tests to see if they are a match but Linda has this week called for more people to get themselves tested and sign up to the bone marrow donation register.
The 42-year-old mum of two from Tarring, who has been a district nurse for the last 15 years, told the Herald: "The more people who join that register the better. There is a tiny chance they might be able to help me but they could be a match for someone else.
"It was a shock to be diagnosed but you just have to get on with things. I am a healthy person, it sounds funny to say that when I have just been diagnosed with leukaemia but I am.
"I never take time off sick and all my patients have been wondering what has happened to me."
Mrs Reymond will remain in hospital receiving chemotherapy treatment for the next few weeks.
If her sister and brother do not prove to be a match, she will join the long list of people waiting for compatible donors.
A donor drive is being held at the Vale First and Middle School on July 5.
For more information about becoming a donor, call The Anthony Nolan Trust's 24-hour donor hotline on 0901 8822234.
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Last Updated:
01 July 2004 10:01 AM
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Location:
Worthing
