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Interview 56

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1997, followed by lobectomy (removal of lower and middle lobes of right lung). In 1999 recurrence in right upper lobe, treated with radiotherapy.

  • Background

    Publican (retired), married, no children.

  • Age at interview 75
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • David - Interview 78

    David first had symptoms in December 2003. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004. He had a Whipple's operation, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In 2010 his cancer recurred. Doctors have told him that he has 'weeks or months to live.

  • Background

    David is a Detective Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He is married and has three children. Nationality/ethnic Background: White European.

  • Age at interview 45
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 79

    Elaine was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1995. The surgeon removed most of her pancreas and her spleen. Elaine also had some radiotherapy. Since then she has been very well indeed and only takes metformin for mild diabetes.

  • Background

    Elaine was a doctor before she retired. She is married and has 4 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White Welsh.

  • Age at interview 73
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 84

    Diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in 1995; own stem cells removed (with bone marrow), then chemotherapy, and radiotherapy to the lung, then stem cells replaced.

  • Background

    Gold blocker (printing) (retired), married, no children.

  • Age at interview 64
  • Sex/Gender Female