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Interview 04

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.

  • Background

    Chartered accountant, married wth three adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 58
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 06

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

  • Background

    Retired librarian, single, no children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 67
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 17

    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.

  • Background

    Retired senior manager in local government, divorced, no children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 25

    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.

  • Background

    Retired children’s nanny, married with three adult children. Ethnic background: White English.

  • Age at interview 70
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 30

    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.

  • Background

    Engineer, single, no children. Ethnic background: White European.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 32

    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'.

  • Background

    Unemployed, living with partner, two adult children. Ethnic background: White Scottish.

  • Age at interview 49
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 37

    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.

  • Background

    Houseperson, separated with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 42

    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.

  • Background

    Chemistry technician, married with two children aged 20 and 14. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 47
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 45

    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.

  • Background

    Pharmacologist, single, no children, lives with his parents. After his treatment he went to do a pharmacy degree and wants to work in a Teenage Cancer unit.

  • Age at interview 24
  • Sex/Gender Male