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Hence, this study aims to explore the use of metaphors in NHL patients undergoing chemotherapy and additionally, examining whether the use of such metaphors has an empowering\/disempowering effect.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design<\/jats:title><jats:p>A qualitative design was used.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>The participants were six adult patients diagnosed with NHL and undergoing chemotherapy. Data collection was undertaken between July 2016\u2013December 2016. Each participant was interviewed twice using semi\u2010structured interviews. The data were analysed using Pragglejaz method for finding metaphors.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>The participants used metaphors 17 times per 1,000 words to describe their experience of undergoing chemotherapy for NHL. 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