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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 20
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Describes the 'neutropenic diet' that he had to follow for 2 months after having a stem cell transplant.
Diagnosed with Mantle Cell non-Hodgkin's lymhoma in 1999 after a stranger pointed out a lump in his neck. Treated with chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, and rituximab. In remission.
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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.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 30
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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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