Personal stories

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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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Tony Lormor 27 campaign

Tony Lormor

Professional footballer Tony was first diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in 2011, aged 41. Following successful radiotherapy, his lymphoma was in remission. But it relapsed (came back) last year and so Tony is currently preparing for his next round of treatment. He is sharing his story as part of our 2019 Blood Cancer Awareness Month campaign and also blogs about his experience.

Caroline_27 campaign

Caroline

Caroline was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma in 2006, just as she turned 40. Despite how advanced her lymphoma was, Caroline has been in remission for 13 years and says she can’t quite believe it. She is sharing her story as part of our 2019 Blood Cancer Awareness Month campaign.

Susan

Susan

Susan shares how she raises awareness as a volunteer ambassador.

Jenna

Jenna

Jenna shares her volunteer experience as a university student.