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• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 07 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 15 >> Had been taught how to clean her own Hickman line but when a nurse did it she did it sloppily.

Low and high grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Treatments included surgery, watch & wait, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. Complications of anaemia, pleural effusions, repeated infections and an allergic reaction. In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 19 >> Wonders whether her central line should have been changed earlier because she had seven infections in six months.

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 (high grade) >> Interview 04 >> Had surgery to remove a kidney thought to be causing his persistent urinary infections but was found to have several tumours nearby.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 treated with chemotherapy (CHOP). First recurrence treated with high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. Second recurrence treated with intensive chemotherapy and rituximab.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 04 >> Blood was taken at his GP's surgery the day before each chemotherapy treatment was scheduled; at least two treatments were deferred because his blood

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 treated with chemotherapy (CHOP). First recurrence treated with high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. Second recurrence treated with intensive chemotherapy and rituximab.

• 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 (high grade) >> Interview 45 >> For him a central line was a Godsend because it made things easier.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 16 >> Has been offered an experimental cord blood transplant, which might gain him a long remission, but his chance of surviving the procedure is only one i

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 >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 20 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 20 >> Was in remission and had just returned to full-time work when he developed shingles; the tiredness prevented him from working full-time again so he to

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 22 >> She suddenly started feeling ill, her temperature rose above 38oC and she didn't understand what was going on or realise she was seriously ill.

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 23 >> Saw his wife most days when in hospital for his stem cell transplants and occasional visits from his daughter gave him a boost when he was feeling par

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 24 >> Had so many chest infections that her doctors decided her lungs had been permanently damaged and she was deficient in immunoglobulins, for which she h

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 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 24 >> Her husband missed work to look after the children and lost pay. They paid for extra childcare and extra domestic cleaning to reduce her infection ris

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 >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 25 >> She needed intravenous antibiotics at the same time as chemotherapy when she became infected with MRSA that caused her diarrhoea and retching.

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 (low grade) >> Interview 28 >> His central line was replaced when it became infected a month before his stem cell transplant.

Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1993 after finding an abdominal lump. He had chemotherapy and interferon, followed by a stem cell transplant for a recurrence. In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 28 >> Uses a homeopathic remedy in the hope that it will prevent him from catching infections.

Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1993 after finding an abdominal lump. He had chemotherapy and interferon, followed by a stem cell transplant for a recurrence. In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 32 >> After having radiotherapy to his head he found it difficult to talk, eat or drink; he developed oral thrush, a sore tongue and lost his sense of taste

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 >> 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 >> 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 >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 47 >> Had a large scar where the skin had torn around where his central line had been inserted, and scars on his arms where chemotherapy had been delivered

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 45 >> After five months in hospital having intensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy it took him about a year to regain normal energy levels.

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.

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Infections during and after treatment