Lymphoma stories about diagnosis

"The lump came up out of nowhere, under my chin on my neck. I thought it was an abscess on my tooth but then I was referred to the haematology department."

-  Terry, diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

"I smiled when I finally got the cancer diagnosis, which might seem strange, but at least now I knew what was wrong. It was scary not knowing what was wrong with me."

- Leslie, diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

"I had a huge swollen neck on one side and decided I would see my GP who, after initially sending me home, called me up and booked me in to have a biopsy." 

- Toby, diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma

"When you are diagnosed with cancer, there are so many thoughts, fears, worries and uncertainties constantly swirling around your head that it nearly explodes. You have to find a way to cope with it. My method of dealing with it has been to write a blog chronicling in detail my story."

- Christina, diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

"I felt scared. I didn’t know what was coming and I felt a bit lost as well. Macmillan were there for me from the start."

- Megan, diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma

"Alison was my Macmillan nurse. She sat with me as I was being diagnosed and made sure I had somewhere to sit while waiting for family to arrive. Alison was always available to be an extra friendly smile when I entered the waiting room."

- Toby, diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma