Box 1.

Interview schedule

Interviewees were asked to describe:

  1. The symptoms and health changes they experienced and how (in the appraisal, help-seeking, and diagnostic intervals) these:

    • changed;

    • were appraised and interpreted by themselves, relatives, and healthcare providers;

    • were managed by themselves, relatives, and healthcare providers.

  2. Factors promoting and preventing timely appraisal, help seeking, and diagnosis.

  3. Their knowledge and experience of lymphoma before diagnosis.