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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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Interview 32
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Since his illness he has become quieter and calmer, more understanding of others and prefers speaking with people to fighting them.
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'.
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Interview 45
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His cancer experience gave him confidence and a reason for living, making him want to help other young people with cancer.
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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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 07
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In place of the job he'd had to give up, he learned how to sail, bought a boat, fitted it out and achieved his dream of sailing to France.
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.
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Interview 08
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Tries to make the most of life since his diagnosis and does things now that he only thought about doing before, such as travelling.
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.
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Interview 21
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Smoked before his illness and was advised to quit after treatment, which he did for a while; he quit again when he met his new wife.
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.
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