Profiles

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Interview 26

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2005 after an abdominal growth caused her discomfort. Other symptoms included a cyst on her neck and hot flushes. Treated with chemotherapy and rituximab. In remission.

  • Background

    Housewife, married with five adult stepchildren. Ethnic background: White Caucasian and Slav.

  • Age at interview 54
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 40

    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.

  • Background

    Musician, single, no children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 47
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 39

    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.

  • Background

    Retired Health Visitor, married with two adult stepchildren. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 38

    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.

  • Background

    Mature PhD student, married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 35

    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.

  • Background

    Writer, single, no children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 34

    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.

  • Background

    Retired manager in further education, widowed with three adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 29

    Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1985 after finding a lump in her neck. Four sessions of chemotherapy put her in remission. She has been well ever since.

  • Background

    Self-employed partner/director of visitor attraction, married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 63
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 28

    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.

  • Background

    Photographer, married with three adult children. Ethnic background: White British (Scottish).

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 07

    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.

  • Background

    Retired surveyor, married with 4 adult children and two adult stepchildren. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Male