PBI is honored to have had the opportunity to work with special patients and families and make a difference to their lives. Some of our patients have kindly agreed to share their personal stories. To read more about their journey, click on their story below.
You get told you have leukemia, at that point you don’t really know what to do. Read more
No one wants to face it; I didn't look like a cancer patient. Read more
Andrew was diagnosed with myelofibrosis in 2021, an uncommon form of blood cancer affecting the bone marrow. Learn more about Andrew's story here. Read more
Ashley was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma mid-2012 and was in remission from December 2012 to October 2022. A Learn more about Ashley's story here. Read more
David first experienced a blood clot in 2004 whilst living in Hong Kong with his family. In 2008, David experienced a pulmonary embolism, which was misdiagnosed as bronchitis. Learn more about David's story here. Read more
Jamie was diagnosed with severe Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) at the age of five. He tried all the conventional methods with little success. Learn more about Jamie's clinical trial story here. Read more
Janice was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and has suffered from three strokes, with two occurring almost simultaneously. During her strokes she lost sight in both eyes for almost 10 minutes. Learn more about Janice's story here. Read more
Beverley underwent a CAT scan during her oncology treatment, her results returned and she discovered she had pulmonary emboli, which are blood clots in her lungs. Learn more about Beverley's story here. Read more
In 2006, Giovanni was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, a rare type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. He spent several years having chemotherapy with mixed results as the cancer continued to return. Read more
Following months of consultations with various medical practitioners, Thomas was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lower back. Following this diagnosis and the development of a treatment plan, Thomas commenced a program of therapy under the care of Haematologist Professor Ross Baker. Read more
In September 2016, Natalie experienced rib pain and trouble breathing for 24 hours following a surgical operation. Read more about Natalie's story here. Read more
For years George had known his white blood cell count was too high, but as it was just outside the normal range. After being referred to Professor Baker, George was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). He joined a clinical trial in August 2015 and two years later, George was completely free of CLL and leading a normal lifestyle. Read more
When Elie was a young, fit and healthy 22-year-old he noticed a lump in the side of his neck. He went to his GP complaining of fatigue, insomnia, and severe itching. After being misdiagnosed with glandular fever and then a mystery virus, he received a call from his doctor. Read more
Samantha was diagnosed with TTP in 2016, an extremely rare blood disorder. Following her recovery in hospital, Samantha researched her condition and learnt of the ground-breaking research being done in this area at PBI. After meeting with Professor Baker, Samantha has gained new insight into TTP including the possibility of expanding her family. Read more
“For the first time in over 50 years, I have had no bleeding issues – not even a bruise. Being able to participate in Perth Blood Institute’s clinical trial program has literally changed my life”. John was born in 1949 with severe Haemophilia A – a genetic deficiency in blood clotting Factor VIII. Read more