Being diagnosed with Lymphoma - stories from real people

"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." 

"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." 

"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." 

"When you are diagnosed with cancer, there are so many thoughts, fears, worries and uncertainties. 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." 

"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." 

"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 friendly smile when I entered the waiting room."