Burkitt Lymphoma: Marc's Story

Marc, diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma in 2010, talks about his experience of diagnosis, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Marc talks about how difficult he found telling his family and friends about his diagnosis and how he feels about his experience now having been given the all clear in 2015.
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Published: July 2018
Next planned review: July 2021

[@honeysky1102]

Im a hodgkins lymphoma survivor at 35. Just got through chemo in late April. Thank you for your story and advice. Take care buddy!

[@20Brighton]

Hey thanks man, sorry only just saw sweet message, glad you got through chemo man, stay strong, Marc,x

[@michellerollingspilates4446]

Marc Mcmorran Thank you for sharing your story. My Dad has Burkitts Lymphoma and has just had his PET scan after his four rounds of chemo at UCLH. There were still areas of concern showing on the PET and they have done biopsy’s. We are waiting for results and are worried that the cancer has not totally gone. Seeing your story and knowing that you’re 5 years in remission even though the first block of chemo didn’t do the trick has just hugely helped me keep my spirits up. Congratulations and again, thank you for sharing. You don’t hear a lot about Burkitt’s in adults. ❤️

[@DouglasBorgez]

@@michellerollingspilates4446 hey how is your dad now? Is he cured? I hope so 🙏🏻

[@mariascorner1372]

My son also had burskitt lymphoma he's done treatment of chemo and radiation

[@hathaiwan2003]

How is he doing now may I ask

[@BikerRagles]

Just got into remission not long ago, from hodkins lymphoma stage 4, heck i still have worries , but however my cancer team, the specialists are still on the other side of the phone, for chats and concerns. Keeping connected is the key thing, even bringing in the biscuits for them is good. I do tend to worry if the symptons do come back who do i contact.

[@LymphomaAction]

Hello, thank you for sharing. We're pleased to hear you are in remission and that your team are there for you if you have any concerns or worries. We would encourage you to contact them if you experience any symptoms you are worried about. If you are in the UK, please do feel welcome to contact us, if you feel it would be helpful to talk. lymphoma-action.org.uk/support-you/helpline-services We send our best wishes to you.

[@BikerRagles]

@@LymphomaAction thank you