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Pauline had bowel cancer diagnosed in 1991. She received surgery and chemotherapy, and had a secondary liver cancer which was successfully treated. For her, cancer is something to deal with and get over, and doesn't think about it much nowadays.
Pauline is married and retired. Ethnic Background: White British.
David had bowel cancer ten years ago, and received chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. He had a liver recurrence, and received a liver resection. He doesn't worry about cancer on a day to day basis.
David is a retired mechanical engineer. He is married, and has two daughters. Ethnic Background: White British
Alan had bowel cancer in 2003, and received radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. He had to have a hip replacement because his hip was weakened by the radiotherapy. Although he had lots of setbacks, he feels like things are getting back to normal. He does feel more emotional nowadays.
Alan retired in 2001, and is divorced with a son and two daughters. Ethnic Background: White British.
Sandra was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, and received surgery, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. She had lots of negative side effects from the tamoxifen, and feels that there was a lack of aftercare following her diagnosis.
Sandra is married, and recently retired from social work. She has two sons. Ethnic Background: White British.
Thomas was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 1999. He feels that he is more appreciative of life following his cancer diagnosis. He still has to be careful with what he eats, but doesn't worry about cancer on a day to day basis.
Thomas is a retired police officer. He is divorced, with two daughters. Ethnic Background: White British.
Ray is now twelve years past his diagnosis of prostate cancer. He is still receiving hormone implants every three months as treatment. He is still experiencing long-term bladder problems as a result of radiotherapy treatment.
Ray is married, and is a retired life assurance underwriter. Ethnic Background: White British.
Louise was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, and received a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. The hormone treatment caused some long-term effects. She was unable to work through her treatment and sometimes still experiences fatigue and lack of energy.
Louise is married, and has two sons. She works as a self-employed tourist guide. Ethnic Background: White British.
Ken was diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago, and was told that it was terminal. He still receives hormone injections every three months for treatment. He feels that cancer hasn't affected him greatly in the long-term.
Ken is a retired tractor repairman. He is widowed. Ethnic Background: White British.
Glynis had a breast cancer removed by lumpectomy. She also had chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She was prescribed hormone therapy but stopped taking it because it made her feel ill. She used complementary therapies and believes they have helped her recovery and prevented the cancer returning.
Glynis is a retired teacher, with 2 daughters and 1 son. She is married. Ethnic Background: White British.
Claire was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease when she was 16 and 22, and more recently with colorectal surgery 6 years ago. She received surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy for her Hodgkin's disease, and surgery for bowel cancer.
Claire is a marketing manager, and lives with her partner. Background: White British.
