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Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 32 >> Had 2 relapses of his high grade NHL and the 2nd time was told he would die but was later offered a new treatment and found it difficult to adjust to

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1996 after developing swellings in his neck and face. Treatment: chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a stem cell autograph. Two recurrences. Treatment included an allogenic bone marrow 'mini transplant'.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 22 >> Trying to choose a wig from an NHS catalogue was 'miserable' but she got on well at a wig maker's and bought several wigs that she liked wearing.

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2002 after finding a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy damaged her lungs but also put her in remission. She has just completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a recurrence.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (grade not stated) >> Interview 36 >> Lost all her hair, bought an NHS wig but it was too hot, so wore scarves when out; her hair grew back white.

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000 after finding a swelling in her chest. She had radiotherapy but a new lump appeared which was also treated with radiotherapy. Two further recurrences were treated with chemotherapy. In remission.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 19 >> Declined egg harvesting as she'd had insufficient time with experts to discuss the practical and ethical issues, it would delay her treatment, and the

Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 35 >> He could work from home and earn money as a freelance writer, which he could do from his wheelchair, but he never returned to a part-time job he'd had

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on his spine in 2001 after he experienced middle back pain resulting in paralysis. Radiotherapy treatment put him into remission but it took 2 years for him to regain full mobility.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 23 >> Was at first told that the lymphoma would end his flying career, but his employer helped him to return to flying after being grounded for 6 years.

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1992 after finding a lump in his armpit. Treated with surgery and radiotherapy. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy and autologous and allogenic stem cell transplants. In remission.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 05 >> His employer gave him an allowance of sick days to use as needed but later became difficult about it and his performance so he left for a less stressf

Hodgkin's Disease diagnosed in 2004 treated with chemotherapy (ABVD). In remission.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 22 >> Was paid her full salary for her first period of sick leave but changed jobs and the second time was paid for only 3 months and then got statutory sic

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 19 >> Went down to half pay after six months off sick but she didn't worry about paying the mortgage during her treatment because she had a critical illness

Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 07 >> Sold his surveying business but continued to receive part of the fees from his old clients and lived on his wife's income until the illness insurance

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1992 following a persistent sore throat that did not respond to antibiotics. Initial chemotherapy treatment did not work but further chemotherapy put him into remission.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 16 >> When his sick pay stopped he received Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate for people with a terminal illness; he als

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in his neck. 'Watch and wait' policy adopted. Later treated with various chemotherapies, a stem cell transplant, and a radiolabelled monoclonal antibody. Now offered a cord blood transplant.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 17 >> His Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance paid for a carer, gardener and cleaner. His DLA stopped after a year and he now has a pension.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in his spine diagnosed in 2004 after severe back pain. Had surgery to remove the tumour and reconstruct his spine. CHOP chemotherapy and rituximab put him into remission.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 24 >> Her husband missed work to look after the children and lost pay. They paid for extra childcare and extra domestic cleaning to reduce her infection ris

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1984, which relapsed in 1996, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. Treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, rituximab and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 42 >> Costs of her illness included buying products to treat her itching before diagnosis, prescription charges for some drugs, and her daily 54 mile commut

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 2001 after persistent itching and a cough. The tumour responded poorly to treatment and it took several chemotherapies, a stem cell transplant and radiotherapy to achieve remission.

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