Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Nkamo Mpakanyane – Delayed but not denied
August 1, 2026 Word for Word Media
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After being assured by an oncologist that she didnā€™t have cancer, Nkamo Mpakanyane was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma a year later. She reflects on this journey.

Nkamogeleng (Nkamo) Mpakanyane (38) lives in Centurion, Gauteng, and has a 10-year-old son. In December 2023, Nkamo was feeling unwell. She put it down to work-related stress as her commute to work was long. She also had a swollen neck gland which had been there for a year; a doctor said it was a reaction to the COVID vaccine and that it was nothing to worry about.Ā  After a long day…

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Hodgkin Lymphoma Lymphoma survivorship journey
August 4, 2025 Word for Word Media
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Dr Garrick Laudin describes the lymphoma survivorship journey.Ā 

A recap on lymphoma Lymphomas are cancersĀ of lymph nodes. The lymphatic system is the main componentĀ of the immune system comprised of lymph nodes (site where immune cells reside) and lymphatic channels that closely follow the course of blood vessels.Ā  Lymphomas encompass two broad groups, namely Hodgkin (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Within the category of NHL, the subtypes are diverse with both aggressive and less aggressive (indolent) forms. The diversityĀ of the lymphoma subtypes also reflects the varied needs and survivorship of patients withĀ these different lymphomas.Ā  What is survivorship?Ā  Survivorship…

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Haematology Living with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma
July 31, 2024 Word for Word Media
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Dr Garrick Laudin unpacks diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and how such a diagnosis may impact your life.

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What is diffuse large B-cellĀ non-Hodgkin lymphoma? The umbrella term, large B-cell lymphoma, encompasses diffuseĀ large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (DLBCL) as one of its subtypes.Ā  DLBCL, the most common of theĀ non-Hodgkin lymphomas, is a cancerĀ of the lymph nodes or organs (liver and spleen) where the immune system is active.Ā  In certain patients, particularly those with weak immune systems due to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)…

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma This is how I fight my battles – Adri De Bruin
September 26, 2018 Word for Word Media
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Adri De Bruin tells us why strong is the new beautiful, especially when you areĀ diagnosed with non-Hodgkinā€™sĀ lymphoma. Adri De Bruin (56) lives with her husband, Jan, in Mulbarton, Gauteng. They have an adult son, who lives in Australia. Diagnosis after family deaths The year 2017 was an extremely difficult year for Adri. Her mom was ill, she had Alzheimerā€™s, and after a series of complications she passed away in October. Then in November, Adriā€™s brother-in-law also passed away. At the time, Adri told her sister she felt like someone was strangling her as she was experiencing extreme pressure around…

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