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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 06
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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).
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Interview 13
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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
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Interview 19
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Used a charity website chat-room but found disappointingly few people of her own age there.
Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.
Cancer
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 38
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Compares consultants at two different hospitals: one didn't allow her to finish her questions and misled her about a clinical trial, the other communi
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
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 30
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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.
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Interview 14
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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.
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Interview 13
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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.
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