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Diagnosed in 1999, Natalia takes Madopar and Mirapexin but has times during the day when she feels weak, and has difficulty standing and understanding and participating in conversations.
Widow, 1 adult daughter, living alone, retired university lecturer.
Ruth was diagnosed 9 years ago. She has tremor, stiffness, difficulty sleeping and tiredness. She has to pace herself. Some days are easier to cope with than others.
Married, 2 adult children, retired clerk.
Eddie was diagnosed with Parkinson's about 3 years ago. He was put on Sinemet but began to experience breathing difficulties at night. Although his consultant encouraged him to continue on the medication he decided not to.
Allotments Officer, single.
No diagnosis of cancer, worried about raised PSA.
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With a PSA of 380, cancer was assumed though not confirmed on biopsy. Orchidectomy 1999, and hormone treatment.
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Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998. TURP in 1982, watchful waiting.
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Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1998, watchful waiting.
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Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, cryosurgery 2000, with some hormones.
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Their son was admitted to ICU in 2005 with bacterial meningitis. It was a traumatic time but he is now back home and has made excellent progress.
Father’ Company director, married. They have three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British. Mother’ Retired NHS manager, married. They have three adult children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 2005 her 21-year-old son sadly died in ICU. She focuses as much as she can on remembering the good memories they shared.
Housewife, married. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
