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Interview 14- Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired day centre social worker, married, 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 54
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 04- Ovarian cancer

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1992 following abdominal swelling. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Sales Assistant; married, 4 adult children.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 03- Ovarian cancer

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996 following abdominal swelling and pain, and depression. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Nurse; married, 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Roger - Interview 41- MND

    Roger was married to Teresa, who was diagnosed with bulbar onset MND. She died a year ago, aged 64, less than six months after the diagnosis.

  • Background

    Roger is a mini-bus driver, widowed, with 5 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Sarah - Interview 21- MND

    Brief outline'Sarah was diagnosed 7 years ago when 7 months pregnant with her second baby in 2000. Now she cannot use her arms or walk unaided, and her speech is affected, so she uses voice software to communicate.

  • Background

    Sarah is a full-time mother (formerly secretary), divorced, with 2 children aged 6 and 9. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Cordelia - Interview 13- MND

    Cordelia was diagnosed a year ago (2005) with MND after investigations for other conditions including spinal muscular atrophy. She now has considerable muscle weakness.

  • Background

    Cordelia is a married housewife with 6 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Penny - Interview 11- MND

    Penny was diagnosed three years ago (2003) with ALS, after having arm weakness, pains and coughing fits for three years. The condition has progressed quite slowly so far.

  • Background

    Penny is a retired primary school headteacher, married with 2 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 19 - Lymphoma

    Hodgkins Disease diagnosed in 2004 after finding a lump in her neck. Eight cycles of ABVD chemotherapy put her into remission.

  • Background

    Civil Servant, cohabiting, no children. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 27
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 32 - Living with dying

    Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2001, followed by anterior resection of the colon and chemotherapy In 2003 secondary tumour found in the liver, followed by a liver section. Has also used complementary therapies.

  • Background

    Educational psychologist (part-time), married, one child

  • Age at interview 50
  • Sex/Gender Male