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Issue 135 | Summer 2026

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Lymphoma Action is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma, the most common blood cancer in the UK, and the most common cancer in young people aged 15 to 24. We’ve been providing trusted information and support since 1986, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma. Our work drives improvements in diagnosis, treatment and care. We’re here for you, every step of the way.

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Editor: Anne Hook

Cover: Two of our fabulous London Marathon runners, Colin and James.

3 Welcome

A letter from Ropinder

4 Latest news

Recent developments

5 Medical opinion

Acknowledging fatigue

6 Treatments update

New drugs

7 London Marathon

What a day!

8 Personal experience

Robert's CLL story

9 CHOP chemotherapy

50 years of CHOP

10 Volunteering

40 years of volunteering

11 Personal story

Helen's rare lymphoma

12 Fundraising

Join our abseil challenge

13 Medical opinion

The role of the CNS

14 Fundraising

Help us celebrate 40 years

15 Top tips

for having radiotherapy

16 Services

Live your Life workshops

17 BCAM

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