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• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 19 >> Being told she was in remission was one of the best feelings and going back to work gave her an amazing mental boost.

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 (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 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Interview 48 >> A doctor explains that most people with lymphoma go into remission after treatment; the chance of relapse depends upon the type of lymphoma and the tr

Professor David Linch explains what lymphoma is.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 21 >> Two years after treatment for a relapse he felt confident that his lymphoma would not return. He has felt well ever since and has hardly needed to vis

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 >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 27 >> Coped throughout her treatment because of her family responsibilities but cried at her 6 month check-up; counselling helped her to accept having had c

While pregnant she discovered swellings on her neck, which were not investigated. Following delivery an ear ache led to a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000, which was treated with chemotherapy.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 17 >> Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy helped him regain mobility after surgery to remove a lymphoma from his back and reconstruct his spinal column.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in his spine diagnosed in 2004 after severe back pain. Had surgery to remove the tumour and reconstruct his spine. CHOP chemotherapy and rituximab put him into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (grade not stated) >> Interview 31 >> Has a check-up every few months that includes blood tests, weight measurement, a physical examination for lumps, a chat, and occasionally a scan.

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 14 >> Counselling when her treatment finished helped her to deal with her feelings about the illness and the shock of no longer needing to go to the hospita

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 >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 33 >> Felt guilty that she had survived; used to tell people she met that she had had Hodgkin's lymphoma, but 13 years on it is no longer the most important

Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 1993 after she noticed swollen glands in her neck following an infection she contracted while travelling abroad. Twelve sessions of chemotherapy put her into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 29 >> Surviving cancer was the best thing that happened to her - it gave her a second chance to make the best of her life.

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 35 >> Had been paralysed by a spinal lymphoma; after months in a wheelchair he walked with crutches, then sticks, then finally without any aids.

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on his spine in 2001 after he experienced middle back pain resulting in paralysis. Radiotherapy treatment put him into remission but it took 2 years for him to regain full mobility.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 46 >> Sometimes worries before check-ups in case his disease is returning but he also values the reminder of what he has been through.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 08 >> Became hypochondriacal about checking his symptoms during remission and had a change in his bowel habits investigated in case it was due to cancer.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 28 >> Found it difficult to deal with being told his life expectancy might be greater than originally thought as he would have to plan for his future.

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.

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Recovery, remission and follow-up