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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 06
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Although she expected to feel sick after her chemotherapy, the anti-emetic tablets she was taking prevented any nausea or vomiting.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2005 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Currently being treated with chemotherapy (CHOP-R).
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Interview 24
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Was very sick after her first chemotherapy treatment but less sick after later treatments because she knew what to expect and what drugs to ask for.
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.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 18
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The anti-emetic drug prevented nausea until his sixth treatment, and he vomited on only one occasion.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1998 after shoulder pain and finding a lump. Two years of watchful waiting then three bouts of drug treatment, with short remissions in between. Now in longer remission after receiving radiolabelled monoclonal antibody.
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