Leukaemia | Michael's Story | Stand Up To Cancer

Leukaemia is the 12th most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 3% of all new cancer cases.

Michael and Shannon had been married for just two months when Michael was told he had a form of leukaemia and may only have two weeks to live. Shannon was six months pregnant at the time. He was put on a clinical trial and initially responded well to treatment. Their daughter, Sophia, was born in December 2016, and in June 2017 Michael underwent a bone marrow transplant.

But despite seeing some improvements in 2018, Michael’s condition worsened and his organs began to shut down. He died on 11 September, aged 25. We Stand Up To Cancer with Shannon and Sophia, in memory of Michael.

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[andrewmurphy]

Thats my brother michael, i miss him so much, lost my other brother wallace back in 2014. I was the one that gave him the bone marrow transplant aswell. One of the most proudest things ive ever done. Hes always gonna be my big bro. Will never forget the memories. Love you Michael

[h]

This broke my heart i can't stop thinking about them

[applejellypucci]

He seemed so sweet, like a young version of the singer Jimmy Somerville. Rest in peace Michael.

[AnnabelKay-gh]

The bravery of cancer patients is incredible, unbelievable

[jacquifordrey]

I lost my fiancé 25 years ago to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia.. he was 24, I’ve never got over it, I wish I could tell her it gets easier

[lukeellis]

R.I.p brother we miss you so much late nights haven't been the same without out you hope it's all going well up there for you. Your mate Luke aka Fake Hades

[stuff]

Rip buddy x hope your wife stays strong through this saddening horrible loss

[brucedanton]

Really terrible of course so then too, and a terrible shame so then too. Thank you.

[NTYBOY]

1 in 2? Seriously? Like wt actual fuck??

[DerSaa]

Sorry, but those two parents didn't look very healthy in the first place (mentally and physically)... and the kid doesn't either...