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Interview 02

Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN 3) in 1986. No treatment given but monitored with regular colposcopies. Test results showed CIN2 followed by a second recurrence of CIN3. Treatment' Cone Biopsy. Annual smears since. No further recurrence. Experience of doctors having difficulty getting adequate cells for smear test.

  • Background

    Legal secretary; widow, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 03

    Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells in 1982-1987. Treatments given; diathermy loop excision, cone biopsy. Abnormal cells persisted. Treatment' Hysterectomy.

  • Background

    Professional; married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 63
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 04

    Several abnormal smears, referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN 3) in 1996. Treatment given; cone biopsy. Abnormal cells persisted. Further treatments to remove abnormal cells. Last colposcopy showed no abnormalities.

  • Background

    Clerk; married, one child.

  • Age at interview 51
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 05

    Abnormal smear followed by 6 month repeat smear. Abnormal result. Referred to colposcopy with suspected inflammation in 2000. No treatment needed.

  • Background

    Infant supervisory assistant; divorced, 1 child.

  • Age at interview 34
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 06

    Abnormal smear in 1994 referred to colposcopy clinic. No treatment given. Abnormal smears persisted referred to colposcopy clinic. Cone Biopsy in 1998/99' Last colposcopy showed no abnormalities.

  • Background

    Graphic Art Designer; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 35
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 07

    Experienced symptoms of abnormal bleeding. Referred to colposcopy clinic in 2000. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN 3). Treatment given; cone biopsy.

  • Background

    Housewife; cohabiting, 7 children.

  • Age at interview 35
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 08

    Abnormal smear in 2001 referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Waiting for results of biopsy.

  • Background

    Single, no children.

  • Age at interview 19
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 09

    Two abnormal smear test results, Referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with CIN 3 in 2000. Treatment given' Diathermy loop excision.

  • Background

    No details given.

  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 01

    Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells in 1991. Treated with Laser therapy. Recurrence of abnormal cells in 1992. Treated with Laser therapy. No further recurrence.

  • Background

    Designer; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 33
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 11

    Normals smear test results. Experience of inadequate smears.

  • Background

    Practice Secretary; married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 62
  • Sex/Gender Female