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Interview 157

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following indigestion and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) then chemotherapy. Further surgery to repair a hernia followed by more chemotherapy for recurrences.

  • Background

    Retired nurse, married, four adult children.

  • Age at interview 71
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 156

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following investigations for infertility. Treated by surgical removal of affected ovary followed by chemotherapy. Diagnosis revised as 'borderline' and further treatment aborted in preference for regular monitoring.

  • Background

    Doctoral student, married, two children.

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 155

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following breathing and bladder problems, weight gain and bloating, and changed bowel habits. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries and abdominal fluid, chemotherapy, then hysterectomy and further chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired special needs coordinator teacher; married; 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 154

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following frequent urination and feeling that all was not well. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Citizens Advice Bureau advisor; married; 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 149

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, frequent urination, vaginal bleeding, fainting fit, and rash. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    University administrator; married; two children.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 134

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, tiredness and bloating. Treated with bowel surgery then surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with chemotherapy, accompanied by further bowel surgery.

  • Background

    Retired headmistress, married, one grown up child.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 130

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996 following weight loss, abdominal bloating, lighter periods and tiredness. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy for recurrences caused kidney failure and immunological shock.

  • Background

    Retired teacher, married, two adult children.

  • Age at interview 46
  • Sex/Gender Female