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Interview OV22

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Sales office supervisor, married, one adult child.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV23

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal swelling. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy, complicated by kidney problems.

  • Background

    Teacher, married, two adult children.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV13

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 after pain and abdominal bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with further chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Teacher; married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 51
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV25

    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.

  • Background

    Retired nurse manager, married, one adult child.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV26

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1993 after requesting a health check (no symptoms experienced). Treated by surgical removal of ovary and womb then chemotherapy. Recurrence after 10 years treated with chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired keep fit instructor, married, two adult children.

  • Age at interview 58
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV27

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal bloating and finding a lump. Treated with chemotherapy followed by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and further chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Teacher; married; no children.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV28

    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.

  • Background

    Retired nurse, married, four adult children.

  • Age at interview 71
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV29

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following a vaginal discharge and bleeding. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

  • Background

    Book keeper, married, two adult children.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV30

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal bloating and bleeding. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and colostomy, followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Unemployed community worker, widowed, one adult child.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV31

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 in the course of infertility treatment. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Civil servant, married, no children.

  • Age at interview 44
  • Sex/Gender Female