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Interview 45

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.

  • 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 47

    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 46

    Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma grade 2B in 2001. His treatment consisted of six months of fortnightly sessions of chemotherapy, followed by five weeks of radiotherapy. In remission since 2002.

  • Background

    Marketing officer, single, no children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 25
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 42

    Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 2001 after persistent itching and a cough. The tumour responded poorly to treatment and it took several chemotherapies, a stem cell transplant and radiotherapy to achieve remission.

  • Background

    Chemistry technician, married with two children aged 20 and 14. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 47
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 41

    Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1976 after she developed a lump on her neck. Chemotherapy put her into remission. Afterwards she contracted shingles and needed skin grafts and hair transplants because of severe scabbing on her scalp.

  • Background

    Nurse, married with three children aged 16, 14, 10. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 41
  • 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 37

    She was diagnosed with a gastric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 after experiencing rapid weight loss and a bout of vomiting. A course of chemotherapy put her into remission.

  • Background

    Houseperson, separated with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female