Andy Reeves

Bye Bye Bob - a Lymphoma journey

Fundraising for Lymphoma Action
£2,075
raised of £1,500 target
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Event: Bridges of Britain and London, on 14 May 2023
Participants: I'd also like to say a big thank you to my son Tom and his partner Lucy for helping me fundraise and also being my pacemakers on the walk to make sure we finish near the front!
A walking event across 10 iconic bridges in London or 1 + bridges and a walk in your local area. You can go at your own pace and all ages and abilities are welcome. This will raise vital funds to support people affected by lymphoma.

Story

Bob is the name I gave to my tumour (thanks for the idea cousin Dave). Bob made himself known at the end of 2016 and after being sent away following initial treatment, Bob returned to visit me at the end of 2021. 

I have recently finished a 12 month treatment of immunotherapy which has had some success, though a "mini" Bob remains active and so further "maintenance" treatment will be required soon.

Although there is no cure for Follicular Lymphoma, there are multiple treatments available which will hopefully allow me to say au revoir to Bob for a while yet. Navigating these various treatments and understanding the disease progression can be very challenging and Lymphoma Action have provided an invaluable source of up to date information to help me stay informed and ask the right questions of my medical team. Having this knowledge has also helped me feel more in control and have some peace of mind over my situation. 

The information provided by Lymphoma Action on ongoing research and clinical trials provides me with hope that one day I may be able to say Bye Bye Bob for good.

Lymphoma Action is the UK’s only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the fifth most common cancer. We’ve been providing in-depth, expert information and wide-ranging support for over 30 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma. Our work drives improvements in the diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare of lymphoma. We’re here for everyone affected by lymphoma. https://lymphoma-action.org.uk/

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A walking event across 10 iconic bridges in London or 1 + bridges and a walk in your local area. You can go at your own pace and all ages and abilities are welcome. This will raise vital funds to support people affected by lymphoma.

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Lymphoma Action

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We’ve been providing in-depth, expert information and wide-ranging support for over 35 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma. Our work drives improvements in the diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare of lymphoma.

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