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Interview OV32

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1994 following tiredness, pain, nausea and vomiting. Treated with bowel surgery then chemotherapy. Recurrence treated by chemotherapy prior to surgical removal of ovaries and womb. Second recurrence treated by more chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired teacher, single, no children.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview OV33

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2003 following shoulder pain, abdominal bloating, cough, and pain on eating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Artist, divorced, one adult child.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview OV37

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal pain associated with gall bladder inflammation. Ovarian cyst found during investigations. Surgical removal of gall bladder combined with removal of both ovaries, followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired state registered chiropodist; widowed; one adult child.

  • Age at interview 80
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview OV02

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal bloating, altered bowel habits, weight loss and vaginal bleeding. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    University lecturer; widowed, 4 adult children.

  • Age at interview 64
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview OV03

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996 following abdominal swelling and pain, and depression. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Nurse; married, 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview OV04

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1992 following abdominal swelling. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Sales Assistant; married, 4 adult children.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview OV05

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 after finding a lump in her abdomen, accompanied by vague abdominal symptoms. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Charity worker; married, no children.

  • Age at interview 44
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview OV06

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1991 following night sweats. Treated by surgical removal of the affected ovary followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Complementary therapist; single; no children.

  • Age at interview 47
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview OV07

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following digestive problems. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy. Recurrence treated with further chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired sales manager; married; no children.

  • Age at interview 50
  • Sex/Gender Female