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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 02
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Had an MRI scan of his head and neck for which he felt unprepared; he hated the noise and felt claustrophobic.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1991 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Given oral chemotherapy then radiotherapy. Recurrence in 1994 treated with chemotherapy (CHOP). Second recurrence in 2005 treated with radiotherapy.
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Interview 27
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Describes taking diazepam and feeling relaxed and sleepy during her PET scan.
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.
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Interview 46
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Describes his first CT scan and having to drink a special fluid and have an injection that made him feel strangely as though he had wet himself.
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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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 42
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Tried to pretend to her family that all was well while she waited for her scan results, then attended clinic twice for her bronchoscopy results but th
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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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 45
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Remembers how the behaviour of staff towards him changed during an ultrasound scan and after an operation to remove some tumours and take a biopsy.
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 (high grade)
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Interview 30
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Felt frustrated at having spent such a long time trying to find out what was wrong with him but also recognised how difficult it can be for doctors wh
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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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (grade not stated)
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Interview 31
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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.
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