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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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Interview 14
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Used the library at the Maggie's Centre and looked up her proposed treatments on the internet - but some of her effort was wasted when her treatment p
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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Interview 13
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Warns that information on the internet can be confusing, weird and wacky, and recommends sticking to reputable sites.
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 19
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Used a charity website chat-room but found disappointingly few people of her own age there.
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 10
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Found it wonderful to talk to a volunteer at a national charity 's local centre and obtained leaflets there.
Diagnosed with low grade follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 following a biopsy of a lesion in her eye. Treatment was radiotherapy to the eye for 6 weeks. Two years later an enlarged lymph node was removed from her groin.
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