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Read and listen to personal stories from people who have been affected by lymphoma and learn how they have coped with diagnosis, treatment, caring for a loved one and living with and beyond lymphoma.

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John pictured with his wife Maria

John

A diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma became a catalyst for a healthier lifestyle for John, and he also became a Lymphoma Action buddy to encourage others going through treatment.

Frances diagnosed with lymphoma and diabetes

Frances

How Frances thought a diagnosis of diabetes explained how ill she felt. It turned out to be diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Nicola in her living room

Nicola

In this video Nicola, diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) , talks about cancer related fatigue, both during chemotherapy treatment, and afterwards throughout her recovery

Nicola sitting on a sofa with her son and daughter

Nicola

In this video Nicola talks about how she explained her follicular lymphoma diagnosis to her young children.

Doreen on holiday

Doreen

In this video Doreen talks bout living with SLL for the past 10 years. 

Martin at the pub

Martin

In this video Martin, diagnosed with DLBCL, talks about his experience of cancer-related fatigue.