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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.
University administrator; married; two children.
Testicular cancer (teratoma) with secondary tumours in lung and abdomen diagnosed in 1997. Orchidectomy, followed by 5 months of chemotherapy (10 days in hospital each month).
Separated, 1 child.
She was diagnosed with a gastric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2001 after experiencing rapid weight loss and a bout of vomiting. A course of chemotherapy put her into remission.
Houseperson, separated with two adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.
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.
Citizens Advice Bureau advisor; married; 2 adult children.
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.
Retired special needs coordinator teacher; married; 2 adult children.
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.
Doctoral student, married, two children.
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.
Retired nurse, married, four adult children.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1994, hormone treatment and vaccine trial.
No details given.
John was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 1993. He received surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and then extensive surgery for a duodenal ulcer in 1999.
John is retired. He is married with two sons. Ethnic Background: White British.
