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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 (low grade) >> Interview 20 >> Gained peace from his trust in God; he believed that God had a plan and purpose for his life, so he took each day as it came and trusted that things w

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 (high grade) >> Interview 42 >> Accepted her illness and was at peace: she felt she wouldn't die from it because God would look after her.

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.

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