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Interview 27

While pregnant she discovered swellings on her neck, which were not investigated. Following delivery an ear ache led to a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000, which was treated with chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Teacher, married with two children aged 9 and 6. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 40
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • 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 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 24

    Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1984, which relapsed in 1996, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004. Treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, rituximab and autologous stem cell transplant. In remission.

  • Background

    Picture Research Manager, married with two children aged 5 and 2. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 23

    Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1992 after finding a lump in his armpit. Treated with surgery and radiotherapy. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy and autologous and allogenic stem cell transplants. In remission.

  • Background

    Professional pilot, married with one child aged 7. Ethnic background: White English.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 22

    Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 2002 after finding a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy damaged her lungs but also put her in remission. She has just completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a recurrence.

  • Background

    Head of corporate communications, married with one child aged 4. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 35
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 21

    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.

  • Background

    Materials Manager, married with two children aged 17 and 10. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 46
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 20

    Diagnosed with Mantle Cell non-Hodgkin's lymhoma in 1999 after a stranger pointed out a lump in his neck. Treated with chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, and rituximab. In remission.

  • Background

    Retired IT manager in local government, married with four adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 19

    Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.

  • Background

    Civil Servant, cohabiting, no children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 27
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 18

    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.

  • Background

    Marketing Manager, married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 58
  • Sex/Gender Male