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John - Interview 09

John was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 1993. He received surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and then extensive surgery for a duodenal ulcer in 1999.

  • Background

    John is retired. He is married with two sons. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 77
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 157

    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 156

    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.

  • Background

    Doctoral student, married, two children.

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 155

    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.

  • Background

    Retired special needs coordinator teacher; married; 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 154

    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.

  • Background

    Citizens Advice Bureau advisor; married; 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 151

    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.

  • Background

    Houseperson, separated with two adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 149

    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.

  • Background

    University administrator; married; two children.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 148

    Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2000 after finding a swelling in her chest. She had radiotherapy but a new lump appeared which was also treated with radiotherapy. Two further recurrences were treated with chemotherapy. In remission.

  • Background

    Retired teacher, married with two adult children. Ethnic Background: Indian.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Female