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Interview 17
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Describes what it was like to have CHOP chemotherapy and the first slow infusion of rituximab.
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.
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 40
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Had few side effects from chemotherapy and could plan her work around treatments.
Mantle Cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2006 after having stomach cramps, which may or may not have been related. Having chemotherapy and may face an autologous stem cell transplant in the future.
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (grade not stated)
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Interview 36
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The chemotherapy made her depressed so one of the drugs was changed for the final treatment.
Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000 after finding a swelling in her chest. She had radiotherapy but a new lump appeared which was also treated with radiotherapy. Two further recurrences were treated with chemotherapy. In remission.
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Interview 22
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Tried to treat her 'daily commute' to hospital for radiotherapy as part of her normal routine and felt she didn't suffer as much tiredness as other pe
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2002 after finding a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy damaged her lungs but also put her in remission. She has just completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a recurrence.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 06
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Although she expected to feel sick after her chemotherapy, the anti-emetic tablets she was taking prevented any nausea or vomiting.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2005 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Currently being treated with chemotherapy (CHOP-R).
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 32
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After having radiotherapy to his head he found it difficult to talk, eat or drink; he developed oral thrush, a sore tongue and lost his sense of taste
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 22
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She used E45 cream for her burnt neck and could only eat mashed food because of her sore throat; however, both side effects cleared up within days of
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2002 after finding a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy damaged her lungs but also put her in remission. She has just completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a recurrence.
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 40
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Was reluctant at first to swallow her chemotherapy tablets because she was frightened of the possible side effects, but then had none whatsoever.
Mantle Cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2006 after having stomach cramps, which may or may not have been related. Having chemotherapy and may face an autologous stem cell transplant in the future.
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Interview 22
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Found chemotherapy in tablet form liberating and more manageable than having it intravenously in hospital, even though she had to take 13 tablets in o
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2002 after finding a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy damaged her lungs but also put her in remission. She has just completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a recurrence.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 18
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The anti-emetic drug prevented nausea until his sixth treatment, and he vomited on only one occasion.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1998 after shoulder pain and finding a lump. Two years of watchful waiting then three bouts of drug treatment, with short remissions in between. Now in longer remission after receiving radiolabelled monoclonal antibody.
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Interview 13
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Describes how he relieves his aching legs and the pain in the arm where the chemotherapy drugs are injected.
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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Interview 24
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Was very sick after her first chemotherapy treatment but less sick after later treatments because she knew what to expect and what drugs to ask for.
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1984, which relapsed in 1996, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. Treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, rituximab and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 37
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Lost all her body hair except the eyebrows; she cut short the hair on her head before it came out and then wore a soft baseball cap.
She was diagnosed with a gastric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 after experiencing rapid weight loss and a bout of vomiting. A course of chemotherapy put her into remission.
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Interview 13
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Explains why chemotherapy causes tingling in his toes and why he is willing to put up with it.
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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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 37
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Chemotherapy gave her mouth ulcers and she lost her senses of taste and smell; food tasted bland so she wanted to eat tasty food but spicy dishes made
She was diagnosed with a gastric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 after experiencing rapid weight loss and a bout of vomiting. A course of chemotherapy put her into remission.
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Interview 27
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The fatigue crept up on her during chemotherapy treatment - towards the end felt she could sleep for a thousand years.
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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Interview 41
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Went on a school walking trip and managed all the walking, was very tired and hadn't realised how much the chemotherapy had sapped her energy.
Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1976 after she developed a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy put her into remission. Afterwards she contracted shingles and needed skin grafts and hair transplants because of severe scabbing on her scalp.
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Interview 14
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The chemotherapy regimen ESHAP affected her mind and made the whole world seem an ugly place.
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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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 38
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Had to take so many different medications with her chemotherapy that she felt her life was completely regimented.
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.
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Interview 14
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Was terrified by an allergic reaction to her first dose of bleomycin so an antihistamine was added to later treatments.
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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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 37
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Was upset to find her hair on the pillow on waking; felt that losing her hair made her look blank and took away part of her identity.
She was diagnosed with a gastric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 after experiencing rapid weight loss and a bout of vomiting. A course of chemotherapy put her into remission.
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Interview 46
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Lost all his body hair and was relieved that his new girlfriend was understanding.
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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Interview 33
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Her three male friends shaved their heads with her and made a video of the process. She feels lucky not to have been over-concerned about her looks.
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.
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Interview 09
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Her hair came out sooner than expected; she tried using a 'cold cap' to reduce hair loss but it didn't work.
Diagnosed in 1992 with Hodgkin's Disease after noticing that her collar bone stuck out due to a swollen lymph node beneath it. She was treated with chemotherapy, which put her into remission.
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 25
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Felt self-conscious about her baldness and was embarrassed and upset to have frightened a nurse by her ghostly appearance.
Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2005 after experiencing breathlessness. Fluid removed from around her heart followed by chemotherapy injected in her spine as well as intravenously. In remission.
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 32
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Had long hair and a beard before his chemotherapy - used humour to cope with the hair loss.
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 22
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Trying to choose a wig from an NHS catalogue was 'miserable' but she got on well at a wig maker's and bought several wigs that she liked wearing.
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2002 after finding a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy damaged her lungs but also put her in remission. She has just completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a recurrence.
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 39
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Had no side effects from rituximab and said that it was much easier to tolerate than chemotherapy.
Mantle Cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 1999 after she found a lump in her thigh. She was treated with chemotherapy and rituximab. She is in remission.
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Lymphoma
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Interview 25
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A wig from the NHS itched and she feared it might come off so she wore it only when she felt she ought to wear it and preferred hats.
Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2005 after experiencing breathlessness. Fluid removed from around her heart followed by chemotherapy injected in her spine as well as intravenously. In remission.
Cancer
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (grade not stated)
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Interview 36
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Lost all her hair, bought an NHS wig but it was too hot, so wore scarves when out; her hair grew back white.
Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000 after finding a swelling in her chest. She had radiotherapy but a new lump appeared which was also treated with radiotherapy. Two further recurrences were treated with chemotherapy. In remission.
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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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Felt faint during her first rituximab infusion so it was stopped and restarted when she had recovered and given much more slowly.
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.
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 18
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Had a severe allergic reaction to the first infusion of rituximab so it was stopped and restarted later and infused over 13 hours instead of 4-5 hours
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1998 after shoulder pain and finding a lump. Two years of watchful waiting then three bouts of drug treatment, with short remissions in between. Now in longer remission after receiving radiolabelled monoclonal antibody.
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 16
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Had to be treated with Zevalin in a different hospital; explains how it was given, how he felt afterwards and the precautions he had to take.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in his neck. 'Watch and wait' policy adopted. Later treated with various chemotherapies, a stem cell transplant, and a radiolabelled monoclonal antibody. Now offered a cord blood transplant.
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 18
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His suitability for having Zevalin was assessed, he had two treatments with rituximab before the Zevalin itself; he describes how he felt.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1998 after shoulder pain and finding a lump. Two years of watchful waiting then three bouts of drug treatment, with short remissions in between. Now in longer remission after receiving radiolabelled monoclonal antibody.
Cancer
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 18
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He was excited to be treated with the new drug Zevalin and the staff watched with curiosity.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1998 after shoulder pain and finding a lump. Two years of watchful waiting then three bouts of drug treatment, with short remissions in between. Now in longer remission after receiving radiolabelled monoclonal antibody.
Cancer
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 15
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Had her high dose chemotherapy followed by an autologous stem cell transplant.
Low and high grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Treatments included surgery, watch & wait, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. Complications of anaemia, pleural effusions, repeated infections and an allergic reaction. In remission.
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Interview 24
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After being discharged from hospital after her stem cell transplant she spent days in bed at home and repeatedly felt too exhausted to return to work.
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1984, which relapsed in 1996, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. Treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, rituximab and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.
Cancer
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Lymphoma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 04
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Blood was taken at his GP's surgery the day before each chemotherapy treatment was scheduled; at least two treatments were deferred because his blood
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 treated with chemotherapy (CHOP). First recurrence treated with high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant. Second recurrence treated with intensive chemotherapy and rituximab.
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Interview 13
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Was injecting himself with Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor to boost his neutrophils between chemotherapy treatments.
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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Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Interview 08
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Had a blood transfusion after five chemotherapy treatments because his red blood cell count had fallen too low.
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 22
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She suddenly started feeling ill, her temperature rose above 38oC and she didn't understand what was going on or realise she was seriously ill.
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2002 after finding a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy damaged her lungs but also put her in remission. She has just completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a recurrence.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 28
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His central line was replaced when it became infected a month before his stem cell transplant.
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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Interview 19
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Wonders whether her central line should have been changed earlier because she had seven infections in six months.
Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 25
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She needed intravenous antibiotics at the same time as chemotherapy when she became infected with MRSA that caused her diarrhoea and retching.
Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2005 after experiencing breathlessness. Fluid removed from around her heart followed by chemotherapy injected in her spine as well as intravenously. In remission.
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Interview 19
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Declined egg harvesting as she'd had insufficient time with experts to discuss the practical and ethical issues, it would delay her treatment, and the
Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 20
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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.
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Interview 24
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Had so many chest infections that her doctors decided her lungs had been permanently damaged and she was deficient in immunoglobulins, for which she h
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1984, which relapsed in 1996, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. Treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, rituximab and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.
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Interview 24
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She and her husband planned to have children and worried that chemotherapy for her relapsed lymphoma might make her infertile.
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1984, which relapsed in 1996, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. Treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, rituximab and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.
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Interview 46
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Felt his consultant had rushed him off to bank his sperm after their first meeting about treatment; he felt unprepared and wanted to know more about w
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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Interview 23
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Banked his sperm before starting treatment that made him permanently infertile; 13 years later he and his wife plan to have a second child by artifici
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1992 after finding a lump in his armpit. Treated with surgery and radiotherapy. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy and autologous and allogenic stem cell transplants. In remission.
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Interview 22
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Already had one child and felt insecure about her long-term health and her ability to look after another child, so decided against egg harvesting.
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2002 after finding a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy damaged her lungs but also put her in remission. She has just completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a recurrence.
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Interview 24
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Had an operation to preserve her fertility by stapling her ovaries to her uterus, outside the radiotherapy treatment field; pregnancies were difficult
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1984, which relapsed in 1996, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. Treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, rituximab and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.
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Interview 27
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Got pregnant accidentally after finishing treatment, her doctor arranged a termination but she miscarried before it happened, and realised that she di
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
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Interview 05
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Used hypnotherapy to help her relax and sleep better.
Hodgkin's Disease diagnosed in 2004 treated with chemotherapy (ABVD). In remission.
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Interview 33
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Got pregnant after treatment ended so knows she's not infertile; was not ready to have a child and worried about any effects of chemotherapy on the fe
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.
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Interview 41
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Was treated when a teenager and never told that she might become infertile so was not anxious when later trying to get pregnant and produced three bea
Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1976 after she developed a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy put her into remission. Afterwards she contracted shingles and needed skin grafts and hair transplants because of severe scabbing on her scalp.
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Interview 19
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Thinks that patients should have a bit more say in planning their treatment schedules.
Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade)
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Interview 16
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Had reflexology from a volunteer during treatment, which was relaxing and helped him to sleep; he preferred it to aromatherapy massage.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in his neck. 'Watch and wait' policy adopted. Later treated with various chemotherapies, a stem cell transplant, and a radiolabelled monoclonal antibody. Now offered a cord blood transplant.
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Interview 08
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Precisely followed the instructions he was given about how and when to use his medication and other measures to counter unwanted effects of treatment.
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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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 45
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Felt dehumanised by diarrhoea and vomiting, having his bodily functions monitored, the lack of privacy, being repeatedly stuck with needles, and being
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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Interview 33
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Found it hard to motivate herself for her last chemotherapy, then had to endure a difficult and painful removal of her central line; she was tired of
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.
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Interview 12
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Her 9-year-old thought that she wouldn't be able to collect him from school without hair; a younger child said it didn't matter.
Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease in 1998 after losing weight and finding a lump in her neck. Treatment was chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy to her chest, which put her into remission.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade)
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Interview 37
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Her sons were frightened and stayed away from home just when she wanted them around her, but things improved once they saw she was getting better.
She was diagnosed with a gastric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 after experiencing rapid weight loss and a bout of vomiting. A course of chemotherapy put her into remission.
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Interview 06
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Was given information about lymphoma first, and about the chemotherapy and side effects later - which gave her time to take in what was happening.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2005 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Currently being treated with chemotherapy (CHOP-R).
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