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• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 18 >> 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 >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 23 >> His sister donated stem cells for an allogenic transplant and the G-CSF injections made her bones ache; she had to be sedated to go on the cell separa

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 42 >> Worried about her infection risk when she had to share a bathroom with others when in hospital for her stem cell transplant, and often didn't feel lik

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 23 >> Saw his wife most days when in hospital for his stem cell transplants and occasional visits from his daughter gave him a boost when he was feeling par

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 19 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 11 >> Found his hospital stay more difficult mentally than physically - he felt isolated and bored and his room was depressing; he was determined to get out

Diagnosed with Mantle Cell non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2000 after a tonsillectomy. After initial chemotherapy locally, he was referred to London for high dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 07 >> He takes vitamin C every day to avoid infection, phones his GP for antibiotics if he feels a sore throat starting, and family members try to protect h

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 22 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 28 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 41 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 04 >> When his lymphoma relapsed several alternative treatments were discussed and he accepted his specialist's recommendation.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 34 >> Her low grade lymphoma did not need treating yet but would be monitored; she could however have chemotherapy now if she wished.

Follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 2005 after she took action on a lump she had had for many years. She has not been treated but is being monitored.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 19 >> Was scared when told she'd need chemotherapy and worried about her fertility; even after preparing for it, starting chemotherapy was the scariest mome

Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 21 >> Personality changes damaged his marriage but he couldn't see it at the time; he was too proud to accept counselling and his marriage broke up.

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 47 >> His illness pulled the family together, helping to overcome tensions in the household; his extended Hindu family did fasts and prayed for him.

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 28 >> His wife went with him to treatment sessions, gave him injections, flushed his central line, kept his spirits up and put up with his moods while also

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 25 >> Her husband had to do household tasks that he'd never done before including clearing up after her.

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 >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 38 >> One daughter finds information and updates people via email; the other is giving her mother a second home that will entitle her to treatment not avail

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 47 >> His mum often looked after him on the hospital ward, staying till late at night, and his brother took him home; his family's support helped him cope.

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 >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 41 >> Her parents had protected her by covering up how potentially serious her illness had been when she was a teenager; she realised only later how hard it

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 22 >> Both her parents were doctors and found it hard not being able to help her; her father suggested a second opinion because he didn't want to believe th

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.

• 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 04 >> Has had a lot of information via the clinic; he and his wife plan their questions for the consultant before appointments and can phone afterwards to a

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.