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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
  • Interview 36

    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.

  • Background

    Retired teacher, married with two adult children. Ethnic background: Indian.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 35

    Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on his spine in 2001 after he experienced middle back pain resulting in paralysis. Radiotherapy treatment put him into remission but it took 2 years for him to regain full mobility.

  • Background

    Writer, single, no children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 34

    Follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 2005 after she took action on a lump she had had for many years. She has not been treated but is being monitored.

  • Background

    Retired manager in further education, widowed with three adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 33

    Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed in 1993 after she noticed swollen glands in her neck following an infection she contracted while travelling abroad. Twelve sessions of chemotherapy put her into remission.

  • Background

    Teacher, single, no children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 33
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 32

    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'.

  • Background

    Unemployed, living with partner, two adult children. Ethnic background: White Scottish.

  • Age at interview 49
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 31

    Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2004 after finding lumps in his neck and experiencing prolonged weight loss. Radiotherapy treatment put him into remission but he has other health problems.

  • Background

    Retired consultant engineer, married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 64
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 30

    Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2003 after 2-3 years of occasional abdominal pain. Treated with CHOP chemotherapy and rituximab. In remission but suffers from lymphoedema.

  • Background

    Engineer, single, no children. Ethnic background: White European.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 29

    Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1985 after finding a lump in her neck. Four sessions of chemotherapy put her in remission. She has been well ever since.

  • Background

    Self-employed partner/director of visitor attraction, married with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British.

  • Age at interview 63
  • Sex/Gender Female