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Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Interview 01
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Imagined himself travelling through his blood vessels and killing the bad cells.
Hodgkin's Disease diagnosed in 1980 following vomiting, cough and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Surgery to remove swollen lymph nodes, followed by chemotherapy. In remission.
Cancer
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 07
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He takes vitamin C every day to avoid infection, phones his GP for antibiotics if he feels a sore throat starting, and family members try to protect h
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.
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Interview 39
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Her consultant did not mind her having massage during her remission. She also used Reiki and reflexology and continued with the yoga she had been used
Mantle Cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 1999 after she found a lump in her thigh. She was treated with chemotherapy and rituximab. She is in remission.
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Interview 24
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Knew that complementary therapies were used to help people with cancer but was surprised that the professionals treating her would not recommend any.
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
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Interview 05
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Used hypnotherapy to help her relax and sleep better.
Hodgkin's Disease diagnosed in 2004 treated with chemotherapy (ABVD). In remission.
Cancer
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 29
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While waiting for a biopsy she stopped work, adapted her diet and used natural therapies to build up her immune system, and believes it made her tumou
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
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 45
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Imagined that his body was a desert island being destroyed by aliens; chemotherapy treatments were bombs that killed the aliens but allowed the plants
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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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 17
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Found that Reiki, reflexology and massage helped him to relax, and is considering using acupuncture in future for his continuing back pain after havin
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.
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Interview 16
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Had reflexology from a volunteer during treatment, which was relaxing and helped him to sleep; he preferred it to aromatherapy massage.
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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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 18
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Used a Chinese herbal remedy because he wanted to do something about his lymphoma while his doctors were monitoring it before giving him conventional
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 (high grade)
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Interview 06
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Had been given some information about complementary approaches but had felt no need to use any.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2005 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Currently being treated with chemotherapy (CHOP-R).
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Lymphoma
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Interview 28
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Uses a homeopathic remedy in the hope that it will prevent him from catching infections.
Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1993 after finding an abdominal lump. He had chemotherapy and interferon, followed by a stem cell transplant for a recurrence. In remission.
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Interview 09
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A friend had suggested using homeopathy instead of chemotherapy but she didn't believe it could cure cancer.
Diagnosed in 1992 with Hodgkin's Disease after noticing that her collar bone stuck out due to a swollen lymph node beneath it. She was treated with chemotherapy, which put her into remission.
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Interview 46
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Worried that the treatment wouldn't work and he might die; he didn't want to worry his family and spoke to his shiatsu practitioner about his fears.
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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