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Interview 09

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. In remission.

  • 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
  • Interview 08

    Diagnosed in February 2001 with high grade, stage one non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Treatment was 18 weeks of chemotherapy; treatment changed after second biopsy and lasted 18 months. In remission since 2002.

  • Background

    University student; single; living in shared accommodation. Does voluntary work for Teenage Cancer Trust.

  • Age at interview 21
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 07

    Diagnosed in 2001 with Stage II, Hodgkin's lymphoma. He had six blocks of chemotherapy over six months. He had a Hickman line and went into hospital twice a month to get his treatment. In remission since 2002.

  • Background

    A level student; lives with his mother and younger sister.

  • Age at interview 17
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 06

    Diagnosed in 2002 with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Her chemotherapy treatment lasted for 2 and a half years. Drugs were given to her through her Hickman line and orally. On remission since May 2004.

  • Background

    Single; lives at home with her father. Did not go back to school during or after treatment; looking for work.

  • Age at interview 17
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 05

    Diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour (anaplastic germinoma); his treatment consisted of six weeks of radiotherapy to his head, speech therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. In remission.

  • Background

    Student; mother is a teacher. Mother and son were interviewed together. He is single and lives at home.

  • Age at interview 20
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 04

    Diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma (malignant bone tumour) in May 2004. His treatment consists of 10 to 14 courses of chemotherapy, surgery and possible radiotherapy. Treatment at time of interview: chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Student; lives at home with his mother and father.

  • Age at interview 18
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 02

    Diagnosed in 2001 with a brain tumour (germinoma); surgeries: third ventriclostomy, two shunts and a replacement valve; 25 sessions of radiotherapy and physiotherapy. In remission, no medication.

  • Background

    Student; lives with parents and siblings. Has helped to produce a leaflet to give tips to other young people undergoing radiotherapy. Ethnicity: White British

  • Age at interview 16
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 01

    First, diagnosed in 1995 with a brain tumour, chorion carcinoma; relapse 6 months later. Treatment: surgery (biopsy); chemotherapy, radiotherapy. Long life medication. In remission. Second 1997, mixed teratoma on cerebellum. In remission.

  • Background

    Lives on his own but he is supported by family and social services. Help organised a charity event for teenage cancer patients and their siblings at  Christmas in 1998. Ethnicity:...

  • Age at interview 26
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 29

    In 1998 diagnosed with a rare form of soft tissue cancer called Peripheral Neuroectodermal Tumour found in her spine. She has five cycles of chemotherapy followed by thirty sessions of radiotherapy. Tumour dormant.

  • Background

    Lives with her family and studies full time at university. She and a friend set up an internet forum for teenagers experiencing cancer and their siblings. She support the work...

  • Age at interview 23
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 28

    Diagnosed on February 2002 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Treatment protocol: one year of intensive chemotherapy followed by two years of maintenance. He had a Hickman line. Finished treatment in May 2005.

  • Background

    Lives with Mum; he is finishing his treatment in a couple of months and is back in school full time; white British. He did a lot of drawing while on...

  • Age at interview 16
  • Sex/Gender Male