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• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 08 >> Precisely followed the instructions he was given about how and when to use his medication and other measures to counter unwanted effects of treatment.

Diagnosed in 1995 with Hodgkin's Disease following breathlessness and arthritis-like symptoms. His doctor also detected swollen lymph glands in his neck. Six cycles of chemotherapy put him into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 09 >> Her hair came out sooner than expected; she tried using a 'cold cap' to reduce hair loss but it didn't work.

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 >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 19 >> Felt defeminised by treatment: she lost weight, all her hair, her periods stopped and she had a central line in her chest, but she and her partner kne

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

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 12 >> Her 9-year-old thought that she wouldn't be able to collect him from school without hair; a younger child said it didn't matter.

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in 1998 after losing weight and finding a lump in her neck. Treatment was chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy to her chest, which put her into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 22 >> Trying to choose a wig from an NHS catalogue was 'miserable' but she got on well at a wig maker's and bought several wigs that she liked wearing.

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 46 >> Lost all his body hair and was relieved that his new girlfriend was understanding.

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 (high grade) >> Interview 25 >> A wig from the NHS itched and she feared it might come off so she wore it only when she felt she ought to wear it and preferred hats.

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2005 after experiencing breathlessness. Fluid removed from around her heart followed by chemotherapy injected in her spine as well as intravenously. In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 25 >> Felt self-conscious about her baldness and was embarrassed and upset to have frightened a nurse by her ghostly appearance.

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2005 after experiencing breathlessness. Fluid removed from around her heart followed by chemotherapy injected in her spine as well as intravenously. In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 32 >> Had long hair and a beard before his chemotherapy - used humour to cope with the hair loss.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1996 after developing swellings in his neck and face. Treatment: chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a stem cell autograph. Two recurrences. Treatment included an allogenic bone marrow 'mini transplant'.

• 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 (grade not stated) >> Interview 36 >> Lost all her hair, bought an NHS wig but it was too hot, so wore scarves when out; her hair grew back white.

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000 after finding a swelling in her chest. She had radiotherapy but a new lump appeared which was also treated with radiotherapy. Two further recurrences were treated with chemotherapy. In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 37 >> Lost all her body hair except the eyebrows; she cut short the hair on her head before it came out and then wore a soft baseball cap.

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 >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 37 >> Was upset to find her hair on the pillow on waking; felt that losing her hair made her look blank and took away part of her identity.

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 41 >> Wearing a wig in her teens made her withdrawn and she had no relationship until she was 18; her first boyfriend was understanding and helped her to ac

Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1976 after she developed a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy put her into remission. Afterwards she contracted shingles and needed skin grafts and hair transplants because of severe scabbing on her scalp.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 46 >> Met his girlfriend during his chemotherapy when he had lost all his hair; he discussed his illness openly with her and that helped them develop a stro

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 (high grade) >> Interview 45 >> Looked in a mirror for the first time in his five week stay in hospital; at first he didn't recognise himself, then became upset by his changed appear

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.