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Julian has prostate cancer. He is in a Phase 1 trial of a drug (a PARP inhibitor) which may stop cancer cells regrowing in people like him who have the BRCA2 genetic mutation. This mutation increases the risk of prostate and other cancers.
Julian is a research scientist and author, married, with 3 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White English Jewish.
Amanda has taken part in a trial of pro-biotic yoghurt for irritable bowel syndrome, and withdrew from a trial about early interventions to prevent diabetes. She is setting up a website for the public to design their own trials.
Amanda, is a doctor, university teacher and researcher. She is married. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Tony took part in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Viagra (sildenafil) for erectile dysfunction following a prostate operation. He was in the placebo arm but was given Viagra after the trial ended. (Husband of Pam, Interview 21).
Tony is a retired chartered accountant and tax adviser. He is married with 3 grown-up children and 2 step-children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British Jewish.
Sergio has taken part in several trials, including a placebo-controlled trial of diabetes medication, and a trial of talking therapy for depression. He likes to volunteer to support medical research.
Sergio is a retired hospital porter. He is divorced. Ethnic background/nationality: White Hispanic.
Sarah volunteered for a placebo-controlled trial of a drug intended to help women at risk of osteoporosis. It involved daily injections and eventually she dropped out of the trial. (You can see Sarah talking more about her experiences on the healthtalkonline site osteoporosis, Interview 27).
Sarah is a retired hospital ward clerk. She is married, with 2 grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White Welsh/English.
Anthea was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2000. She has been in a randomised trial of treatment with interferon and is now in a phase 1 trial of a combination of drugs which attack the DNA of cancer cells.
Anthea is a retired administrative officer. She is married. She had one grown-up daughter, who died. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Jenny is in a trial of different ways of treating heavy periods at her GP surgery. The trial compares standard treatment with a new kind of coil or intrauterine device which releases a hormone in the womb.
Jenny is a student nurse, divorced, with 1 adult son. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Merilyn took part in a randomised trial of different procedures for carrying out a heart bypass operation. She was in the group which had the new procedure.
Merilyn is a cleaner. She is married with 3 adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Ronny was invited by his GP to be screened for prostate cancer as part of a trial. He discovered he had cancer. He was randomised to have radical surgery (rather than monitoring or radiotherapy) and is pleased with how it went.
Ronny is a retired painter and decorator. He is separated. Ethnic background/nationality: White English.
Lesley slipped and fractured her heel. She was invited to take part in a trial comparing surgery with letting the bones heal naturally. She decided not to take part because she wanted the consultant to make a decision about treatment.
Lesley works as an employer engagement manager. She is single. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
