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Interview 13
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Was injecting himself with Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor to boost his neutrophils between chemotherapy treatments.
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2005 after finding lumps in his neck and having repeated episodes of fever. Had completed nine of twelve cycles of chemotherapy.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 04
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Blood was taken at his GP's surgery the day before each chemotherapy treatment was scheduled; at least two treatments were deferred because his blood
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 treated with chemotherapy (CHOP). First recurrence treated with high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. Second recurrence treated with intensive chemotherapy and rituximab.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 45
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For him a central line was a Godsend because it made things easier.
Diagnosed 1996 with stage IV Burkitt's lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He received chemotherapy as an inpatient for five months, followed by 15 sessions of radiotherapy.
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Interview 08
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Had a blood transfusion after five chemotherapy treatments because his red blood cell count had fallen too low.
Diagnosed in 1995 with Hodgkin's Disease following breathlessness and arthritis-like symptoms. His doctor also detected swollen lymph glands in his neck. Six cycles of chemotherapy put him into remission.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 18
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Explains how often he saw his specialist during 'watch and wait' and what happened at those appointments.
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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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (grade not stated)
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Interview 31
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Experienced a lot of weight loss, which his doctors put down to his emphysema, and lots of blood tests taken over a period of time for various purpose
Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004 after finding lumps in his neck and experiencing prolonged weight loss. Radiotherapy treatment put him into remission but he has other health problems.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (grade not stated)
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Interview 31
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Has a check-up every few months that includes blood tests, weight measurement, a physical examination for lumps, a chat, and occasionally a scan.
Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004 after finding lumps in his neck and experiencing prolonged weight loss. Radiotherapy treatment put him into remission but he has other health problems.
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Interview 34
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Sometimes worries about her illness but reassures herself that it is being dealt with; having initially put her life on hold, she later realised it wa
Follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 2005 after she took action on a lump she had had for many years. She has not been treated but is being monitored.
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Interview 40
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Looked up her blood test results on the internet and found she was seriously ill. Her doctors gave her two different diagnoses before the definitive o
Mantle Cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2006 after having stomach cramps, which may or may not have been related. Having chemotherapy and may face an autologous stem cell transplant in the future.
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