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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 05
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Was annoyed when he discovered that a locum GP he had seen first had falsely reassured him that nothing was wrong.
Hodgkin's Disease diagnosed in 2004 treated with chemotherapy (ABVD). In remission.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 06
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She discovered her lump and her GP asked her to return in two or three weeks if it hadn't gone away.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2005 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Currently being treated with chemotherapy (CHOP-R).
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Interview 20
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His lump was pointed out by a doctor he met at a social gathering.
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 22
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Her diagnosis 'dripped out' in conversations with professionals on a series of occasions.
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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Interview 29
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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.
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Interview 30
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Felt frustrated at having spent such a long time trying to find out what was wrong with him but also recognised how difficult it can be for doctors wh
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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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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Interview 34
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Explains what prompted her to do something about a lump she'd had on her neck for years.
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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Interview 42
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She tried various things to relieve her persistent itching before being diagnosed.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 2001 after persistent itching and a cough. The tumour responded poorly to treatment and it took several chemotherapies, a stem cell transplant and radiotherapy to achieve remission.
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