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• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 42 >> She tried various things to relieve her persistent itching before being diagnosed.

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 (low grade) >> Interview 34 >> Explains what prompted her to do something about a lump she'd had on her neck for years.

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 >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 06 >> She discovered her lump and her GP asked her to return in two or three weeks if it hadn't gone away.

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2005 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Currently being treated with chemotherapy (CHOP-R).

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 20 >> His lump was pointed out by a doctor he met at a social gathering.

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 >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 13 >> He had fever repeatedly for exactly the same number of days with his lymph nodes swelling and then getting smaller again.

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 14 >> Realised after diagnosis that the tiredness that made her take a year off work had been the first symptom of her lymphoma.

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 >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 15 >> Her breathlessness was caused by fluid accumulating around her lungs. She repeatedly had this removed with a needle, and then an operation to prevent

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (low grade) >> Interview 35 >> A man with a spinal tumour describes his severe back pain and then temporary paralysis.

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 >> Interview 48 >> A doctor explains how lymphomas occur and that having an immune condition such as rheumatoid arthritis leads to a small increased risk of developing l

Professor David Linch explains what lymphoma is.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 04 >> Had surgery to remove a kidney thought to be causing his persistent urinary infections but was found to have several tumours nearby.

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 (high grade) >> Interview 30 >> 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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (grade not stated) >> Interview 31 >> Experienced a lot of weight loss, which his doctors put down to his emphysema, and lots of blood tests taken over a period of time for various purpose

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 23 >> A pilot said the first clue of his Hodgkin's relapse was visual disorientation when flying, although he now recognises that there had been other sympt

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 (low grade) >> Interview 15 >> Originally low grade, she developed a high grade tumour which grew very fast while she was waiting to have it biopsied, during which time she also dev

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.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (high grade) >> Interview 32 >> Had 2 relapses of his high grade NHL and the 2nd time was told he would die but was later offered a new treatment and found it difficult to adjust to

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'.

• Cancer >> Lymphoma >> Hodgkin's Lymphoma >> Interview 21 >> Was angry at having relapsed and wondered whether he could have been given stronger treatment the first time around that would have better prevented a

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 24 >> Originally had Hodgkin's but became ill again after 20 years and was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's, which was scary partly because her father had died

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 >> 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 (high grade) >> Interview 42 >> Costs of her illness included buying products to treat her itching before diagnosis, prescription charges for some drugs, and her daily 54 mile commut

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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