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Last August it was discovered that Keith's wife Pat had a terminal brain tumour. Pat spent some time in a hospice and then returned home, where Keith cared for her. Pat died in November with her family around her.
Keith is a widower with three adult children. He is a retired director of Human Resources. Ethnic background: White British
In July 2006 David's wife Fiona, who was 40, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which was a shock. She had chemotherapy, which was not effective. She also tried alternative therapies. She died in December 2006. Her death was "largely peaceful".
David is a hydrologist (senior consultant). He is a widower and has two children. Ethnic background: White British
In 2007 Simon's wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was aged 39. She started the TeloVac trial. The chemotherapy was effective but the vaccine was not. She had more chemotherapy and also complementary therapies. She died peacefully in 2009.
Simon is a teacher. He is a widower and has two children. Ethnic background: White British
Victoria's husband Hugh has mesothelioma, which is a rare form of cancer normally caused from exposure to asbestos. In Hugh's case a tumour has developed in the space between his lungs and rib cage.
Victoria is a retired teacher. She is married with three adult children. Ethnic background: White British
Maggie gave up work to care full time for Donald. Donald, aged 71 years, a retired civil engineer was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Donald died in November 2009 and Maggie is starting to adjust to a life on her own. She is looking at training for a career change in the future.
Maggie and Donald were married for 33 years. She has two stepchildren and five grandchildren. Maggie was a medical secretary. Ethnic background: White British
Janet was able to fit her work around supporting and caring for her wife Chris, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in May 2008. Chris died in February 2010, and Janet is currently struggling to come to terms with her loss.
Janet is a self-employed classical musician and conductor. Janet was married to Chris for 3 and a half years. Ethnic background: White British
Linda has been diagnosed with a rare cancer and Brian supports her cancer journey by attending hospital appointments and support groups with her, and also helping around the house. Brian enjoys running; it is a time for taking care of himself and for reflection.
Brian is retired from his job as cabin services director for a national airline. He is married to Linda and they have no children. Ethnic background: White British
David was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer, 7 years ago and is currently undergoing further treatment. Lesley finds caring very emotionally draining. She sees her role as helping David to control his disease.
Lesley has been married to David for 19 years. She has two adult children and two adult stepchildren. Lesley is a self-employed teacher. Ethnic background: White British
John's wife Joyce was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2001 and died 7 months later. John describes how during this time they spent a lot of time together seeing family and friends.
John is a widower and has four adult children. He is a retired marketing manager. Ethnic background: White British
Mary describes how her husband died shortly after being admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of cancer. Mary talks about learning to run the finances of the home and to live each day as it comes.
Mary is a retired teacher and an artist. She is a widow with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British
