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• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 33 >> Received lots of cards and gifts, which made her feel loved and looked after.

Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 1993 after she noticed swollen glands in her neck following an infection she contracted while travelling abroad. Twelve sessions of chemotherapy put her into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 33 >> Her three male friends shaved their heads with her and made a video of the process. She feels lucky not to have been over-concerned about her looks.

Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 1993 after she noticed swollen glands in her neck following an infection she contracted while travelling abroad. Twelve sessions of chemotherapy put her into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 42 >> Worried about her infection risk when she had to share a bathroom with others when in hospital for her stem cell transplant, and often didn't feel lik

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 >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 06 >> To reduce her risk of catching infections she stopped going out, and instead of going to the hospital for treatment by public transport accepted lifts

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2005 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Currently being treated with chemotherapy (CHOP-R).

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 38 >> Moved home in order to get a certain treatment and used a friend-of-a-friend, not only to buy her food, but also the extra towels, etc recommended to

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2005 following diarrhoea and swollen lymph glands in her neck. Treated with chemotherapy and rituximab. A new tumour was discovered immediately after being told she was in remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 09 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 44 >> Chemotherapy caused vaginal dryness so she didn't enjoy sex; she couldn't discuss it with her husband and wanted to pretend she was normal; a nurse fr

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treated with chemotherapy. In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 46 >> He didn't want friends to know how serious his illness was because he didn't want to admit it to himself; he wanted them to treat him normally.

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 40 >> Found it hard to tell others without crying so at first used email, later phone, then face-to-face as she learnt to handle her emotions and those of 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 37 >> All her friends cried on hearing the news, which made her cry too; she didn't like being treated as if she needed wrapping in cotton wool.

She was diagnosed with a gastric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 after experiencing rapid weight loss and a bout of vomiting. A course of chemotherapy put her into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 05 >> Never felt alone having had many offers of help and support from friends, neighbours and parents of their children's friends.

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

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 34 >> A woman who didn't need treatment immediately and was continuing her normal life said her friends found it difficult to adjust to her having cancer.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 07 >> Delayed telling people as he thought he might lose business clients if they knew of his illness, but he confided in a priest friend.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 33 >> Repeated her first year at university and struggled to settle down both academically and socially; she and her parents were proud when she got her deg

Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 1993 after she noticed swollen glands in her neck following an infection she contracted while travelling abroad. Twelve sessions of chemotherapy put her into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 23 >> His friends reacted to his illness in different ways: some didn't contact him while a few were very supportive.

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 22 >> Was touched by offers of help from friends and learned that people like to be told how they can help; was disappointed to have less contact from frien

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 >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 35 >> Was immobilised after treatment for a spinal tumour and stayed with friends for 5 years as he couldn't manage alone; it worked well because they didn'

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on his spine in 2001 after he experienced middle back pain resulting in paralysis. Radiotherapy treatment put him into remission but it took 2 years for him to regain full mobility.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 38 >> A friend of a friend supplied her new flat with essential food when she was discharged from hospital after her first treatment.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2005 following diarrhoea and swollen lymph glands in her neck. Treated with chemotherapy and rituximab. A new tumour was discovered immediately after being told she was in remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 47 >> Gained support from joining a youth club and a holiday for young people with cancer, made friends with fellow patients and supported a school mate thr

Diagnosed in 2001 with Stage II, Hodgkin's lymphoma. He had six blocks of chemotherapy over six months. He had a Hickman line and went into hospital twice a month to get his treatment. In remission since 2002.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 42 >> Accepted her illness and was at peace: she felt she wouldn't die from it because God would look after her.

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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Support from family and friends