Interview 21- Prostate cancer
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998. TURP in 1982, watchful waiting.
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Interview 16- Prostate cancer
With a PSA of 380, cancer was assumed though not confirmed on biopsy. Orchidectomy 1999, and hormone treatment.
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Interview 03- Prostate cancer
No diagnosis of cancer, worried about raised PSA.
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Eddie - Interview 37- Parkinson's disease
Eddie was diagnosed with Parkinson's about 3 years ago. He was put on Sinemet but began to experience breathing difficulties at night. Although his consultant encouraged him to continue on the medication he decided not to.
Allotments Officer, single.
Ruth - Interview 26- Parkinson's disease
Ruth was diagnosed 9 years ago. She has tremor, stiffness, difficulty sleeping and tiredness. She has to pace herself. Some days are easier to cope with than others.
Married, 2 adult children, retired clerk.
Natalia - Interview 18- Parkinson's disease
Diagnosed in 1999, Natalia takes Madopar and Mirapexin but has times during the day when she feels weak, and has difficulty standing and understanding and participating in conversations.
Widow, 1 adult daughter, living alone, retired university lecturer.
Ann - Interview 01- Pancreatic cancer
Ann was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May 2007. She had a Whipple's operation followed by chemotherapy. Ann recovered and was 'incredibly well' for two years. Then symptoms returned and a scan showed a recurrence with secondary tumours in her lungs.
Ann is married with 3 children. She was a GP for over 35 years till her retirement when she developed pancreatic cancer, co-founder of the DIPEx Charity’s websites Healthtalkonline and...
Interview 42- Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2003 following abdominal pain (diagnosed as gall stones) and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Social services care manager, divorced, three adult children.
Interview 38- Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal aches and pains. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Podiatrist; married; no children.
Interview 25- Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following breathlessness and abdominal bloating. Treated with chemotherapy then surgical removal of ovaries and womb and more chemotherapy. Subsequent lumps in armpit, leg and groin treated with further chemotherapy.
Retired nurse manager, married, one adult child.