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Interview 26

Diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2002. Treatment' surgery and radiotherapy to the neck area. She has had further surgeries to removed lumps that have developed later. A course of Interferon in 2004. On treatment.

  • Background

    Studying full-time for her A levels, lives at home with parents. She wants to study Philosophy and then to train as a primary school teacher. Says that she is proud...

  • Age at interview 17
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 06

    Diagnosed in 2002 with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Her chemotherapy treatment lasted for 2 and a half years. Drugs were given to her through her Hickman line and orally. On remission since May 2004.

  • Background

    Single; lives at home with her father. Did not go back to school during or after treatment; looking for work.

  • Age at interview 17
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 12

    Diagnosed in 2003 with a brain tumour (ependynoma). Treatment was surgery that completely removed the tumour, and 30 sessions of radiotherapy. In remission and under no medications.

  • Background

    Student, lives with mother, father and two younger sisters.

  • Age at interview 16
  • Sex/Gender Female