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Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2003 following tiredness and weight loss. Treated with various chemotherapies. Consistently low blood cell counts led to a splenectomy, resulting in remission.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 29 >> Was shocked to read a low estimate of her life expectancy in a book in her GP's waiting room; realises that she remained vulnerable despite a confiden

Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1985 after finding a lump in her neck. Four sessions of chemotherapy put her in remission. She has been well ever since.

Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 30 >> Learned about foods that have anti-cancer properties, changed his diet accordingly and thinks all people with cancer should know about this to reduce

Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2003 after 2-3 years of occasional abdominal pain. Treated with CHOP chemotherapy and rituximab. In remission but suffers from lymphoedema.

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