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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 16
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At his third relapse a man became depressed because he felt his doctors no longer knew how to treat his disease, but counselling helped him to feel mo
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.
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Interview 24
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Her doctors didn't explain properly how much her tumours had shrunk with each treatment, causing her unnecessary anxiety.
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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Interview 46
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Sometimes worries before check-ups in case his disease is returning but he also values the reminder of what he has been through.
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma grade 2B in 2001. His treatment consisted of six months of fortnightly sessions of chemotherapy, followed by five weeks of radiotherapy. In remission since 2002.
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Interview 22
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Had two episodes of sick leave with different employers - both were supportive and flexible; her current employers planned to ease her back into work
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.
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