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Barry found what turned out to be a malignant lump on the side of his penis. After having the lump removed Barry had a successful course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Unfortunately the cancer returned a number of years later, and Barry had to undergo further surgery to remove the affected area.
Barry is a White male and is trained as an approved electrician. He is not currently married.
She was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after experiencing tiredness, itching, diarrhoea, a cough and breathlessness. She declined a bone marrow transplant and takes Glivec alongside a range of complementary approaches to support her body.
She is a shopkeeper and businesswoman. She is divorced with one child aged 11. Ethnic Background: White British.
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'.
Unemployed, living with partner, two adult children. Ethnic Background: White Scottish.
Janet was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after feeling run down and having a routine cholesterol test. Her illness is being monitored not treated. Her activities are limited by tiredness and breathlessness. She feels isolated and depressed.
Janet is a retired NHS Manager. She is married with two adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.
Beverley was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia after complaining of tiredness and joint pains. She has been on 'watch and wait' for seven years but her symptoms are getting worse and she expects to start treatment soon.
Beverley is a retired medical secretary. She is married with three adult children. Ethnic Background: White European.
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.
Medical Journalist /obituary writer, divorced, no children. Ethnic Background: White with one Indian grandparent.
Julie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after experiencing weight loss and bruising. She had four courses of chemotherapy then high dose therapy and whole body irradiation followed by an autologous bone marrow transplant. She is in remission.
Julie is a clerical worker in the NHS. She is married with no children. Ethnic Background: White British.
Ann was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after various symptoms including recurrent infections. She was treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and an allogenic bone marrow transplant. She is in remission.
Ann is a civil servant. She is divorced with no children. Ethnic Background: White British.
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.
Materials Manager, married with two children aged 17 and 10. Ethnic Background: White British.
She was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after developing tiredness, aches and pains and weight loss. She was treated with interferon then moved to Glivec (imatinib). Her disease is stable but she regrets that treatment has caused infertility.
She is a Human Resources Consultant. She is married with no children. Ethnic Background: Asian.
