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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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Penelope

Penelope

Penelope talks about her diagnosis of follicular lymphoma and coping with peripheral neuropathy and hair loss. 

Ian with his family

Ian

Ian talks about his diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, the challenge of treatment and the very positive effect it had on his life. 

Sarah in her art studio

Sarah

Artist Sarah talks about how she created Day Zero, an audio art piece, to reflect on her experience of receiving a stem cell transplant as part of her treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma.

Ireland

Gerry

Gerry talks about his experience of HIV-related lymphoma. 

Sophie with Lewis

Sophie

Sophie shares her experience of caring for Lewis, who was diagnosed with high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 

Head shot of Robbie Fergusson

Robbie Fergusson

In this podcast, Scotland 7s international rugby union player and Team GB member, Robbie Fergusson, and Lymphoma Action volunteer Mike Taylor both reflect on their experiences with lymphoma.