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• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 06 >> 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).

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 13 >> He had fever repeatedly for exactly the same number of days with his lymph nodes swelling and then getting smaller again.

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2005 after finding lumps in his neck and having repeated episodes of fever. Had completed nine of twelve cycles of chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 06 >> Had been given some information about complementary approaches but had felt no need to use any.

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

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 21 >> Was angry at having relapsed and wondered whether he could have been given stronger treatment the first time around that would have better prevented a

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1988 after night sweats and a lump in his neck, treated with radiotherapy. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 38 >> Felt faint during her first rituximab infusion so it was stopped and restarted when she had recovered and given much more slowly.

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 19 >> Was scared when told she'd need chemotherapy and worried about her fertility; even after preparing for it, starting chemotherapy was the scariest mome

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 30 >> Learned about foods that have anti-cancer properties, changed his diet accordingly and thinks all people with cancer should know about this to reduce

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 38 >> One daughter finds information and updates people via email; the other is giving her mother a second home that will entitle her to treatment not avail

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 (low grade) >> Interview 10 >> Found it wonderful to talk to a volunteer at a national charity 's local centre and obtained leaflets there.

Diagnosed with low grade follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 following a biopsy of a lesion in her eye. Treatment was radiotherapy to the eye for 6 weeks. Two years later an enlarged lymph node was removed from her groin.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (grade not stated) >> Interview 31 >> Still knows very little about lymphoma and has been happy to trust that he will be OK; to his surprise he has not felt the need to find more informati

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 13 >> Warns that information on the internet can be confusing, weird and wacky, and recommends sticking to reputable sites.

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2005 after finding lumps in his neck and having repeated episodes of fever. Had completed nine of twelve cycles of chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 04 >> Has had a lot of information via the clinic; he and his wife plan their questions for the consultant before appointments and can phone afterwards to a

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 >> Was given information about lymphoma first, and about the chemotherapy and side effects later - which gave her time to take in what was happening.

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 42 >> Was given a booklet about the chemotherapy and, later, another about stem cell transplants, but had not had all the information she would have liked.

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 14 >> Used the library at the Maggie's Centre and looked up her proposed treatments on the internet - but some of her effort was wasted when her treatment p

Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2003 following tiredness and weight loss. Treated with various chemotherapies. Consistently low blood cell counts led to a splenectomy, resulting in remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 29 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 10 >> Had enough basic information about her lymphoma and did not want to know more that might not apply to her.

Diagnosed with low grade follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 following a biopsy of a lesion in her eye. Treatment was radiotherapy to the eye for 6 weeks. Two years later an enlarged lymph node was removed from her groin.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 29 >> Decided that if she wanted to hear only positive answers from her doctors and nurses she needed to be careful what she asked.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 46 >> With hindsight he regrets not having been more open to seeking information earlier - he thinks it would have been a healthier as well as easier approa

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.

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