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• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 16 >> When his sick pay stopped he received Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate for people with a terminal illness; he als

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 23 >> Was at first told that the lymphoma would end his flying career, but his employer helped him to return to flying after being grounded for 6 years.

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1992 after finding a lump in his armpit. Treated with surgery and radiotherapy. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy and autologous and allogenic stem cell transplants. In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 05 >> His employer gave him an allowance of sick days to use as needed but later became difficult about it and his performance so he left for a less stressf

Hodgkin's Disease diagnosed in 2004 treated with chemotherapy (ABVD). In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 42 >> It was very hard for her husband who probably didn't share her optimism that she would survive; he was offered no help in dealing with his feelings.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 22 >> Had two episodes of sick leave with different employers - both were supportive and flexible; her current employers planned to ease her back into work

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 24 >> Has taken a long time to recover from her stem cell transplant and after 2½ years off work has lost confidence and keeps delaying her return to work.

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 >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 46 >> Had thought getting a new job after having cancer might be difficult but used his illness as a positive life experience when applying for jobs.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 39 >> Had 10 months off sick but went in occasionally when her blood counts were high; struggled on her return to work and was advised to retire early; her

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 22 >> Was paid her full salary for her first period of sick leave but changed jobs and the second time was paid for only 3 months and then got statutory sic

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 19 >> Went down to half pay after six months off sick but she didn't worry about paying the mortgage during her treatment because she had a critical illness

Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 40 >> Had few side effects from chemotherapy and could plan her work around treatments.

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.