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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.
Marketing Manager, married with two adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, after he noticed some itchiness in his nipple which later started to bleed. Had a mastectomy and was relieved that he did not need chemotherapy or radiotherapy. He took tamoxifen for five years. He had some problems with lymphoedema after his surgery.
Mohammad was a machine operator in the plastics industry. He is currently unable to work due to illness. He is married and has 4 children. Ethnic Background: Pakistani.
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, tiredness and bloating. Treated with bowel surgery then surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with chemotherapy, accompanied by further bowel surgery.
Retired headmistress, married, one grown up child.
Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1996, with secondary tumours in the abdomen. Orchidectomy, followed by 4 months of chemotherapy (each cycle over three weeks with one week in hospital, then 2 weeks at home), and 4 weeks (20 treatments) of radiotherapy.
Contract Manager; married, 1 adult child.
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.
Retired Health Visitor, married with two adult stepchildren. Ethnic Background: White British.
In 1996, a lump was found at top of one leg. A biopsy of the lump led to a diagnosis of testicular cancer (seminoma). Chemotherapy for three months. Had 4 days in hospital for each cycle of chemotherapy.
Baker; divorced, no children.
Testicular cancer diagnosed in 1996; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours, but three cycles of chemotherapy (each cycle 2-3 days of treatment with a week in between at home) to prevent recurrence.
Computer analyst; married, 1 child.
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.
Bank Manager, married with two children aged 12 and 10. Ethnic Background: White British.
Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 1997. Orchidectomy, followed by active monitoring (surveillance). Then secondary tumour found in the spermatic cord. Surgery to remove the tumour and 4 cycles of chemotherapy, each cycle with 7 days in hospital and 14 days at home.
Professional; married, no children.
Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000 after finding a swelling in her chest. She had radiotherapy but a new lump appeared which was also treated with radiotherapy. Two further recurrences were treated with chemotherapy. In remission.
Retired teacher, married with two adult children. Ethnic Background: Indian.
