Profiles

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Melanie - Interview 13

Melanie was diagnosed with CIN3 in 2008 and with cervical cancer shortly afterwards, at the age of 29. She had LLETZ under general anaesthetic to treat the CIN3 and a hysterectomy to treat the cancer.

  • Background

    Melanie lives with her partner and is a psychiatric nurse Ethnic background / nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 29
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Gillian - Interview 03

    Gillian was diagnosed with CIN 3 in 2006, aged 27. She had a cone biopsy and would have liked more information before and during treatment.

  • Background

    Ethnic background / nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 30
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Susan - Interview 04

    Susan was diagnosed with CIN 3 in 2004, aged 25, and again in 2006 after a follow-up examination. She had a LLETZ on both occasions and has been happy with the care and information she was given.

  • Background

    Susan is a nurse specialist and lives with her partner Ethnic background / nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Alaina - Interview 05

    Alaina was diagnosed with CIN 2 / 3 in 2008, aged 25. She had severe bleeding a few days after having treatment and was rushed to hospital, where she was treated and stayed for a day. She has been well since then.

  • Background

    Alaina is a single underwriting assistant Ethnic background / nationality: Alaina was living in London [participant’s chosen wording]

  • Age at interview 25
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Janet - Interview 06

    Janet was diagnosed with CIN3 in 1996, aged 37. She was pregnant at the time but had to have a hysterectomy. It was a traumatic experience, and Janet is keen to raise awareness of cervical screening and CIN 3.

  • Background

    Janet does occasional nursing and teaching Ethnic background / nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 49
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Sarah - Interview 08

    Sarah was diagnosed with CIN3 at the age of 24 and again, a few years later, at around the age of 28. She has been clear for over seven yeas and said she finds it difficult to remember all the details of her experience now.

  • Background

    Sarah is a single HR payroll manager and teacher Ethnic background / nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Anna - Interview 09

    Anna was diagnosed with CIN3 in 2008, aged 33, and treated by LLETZ. She was particularly concerned about the impact of treatment for CIN3 on IVF treatment.

  • Background

    Anna is a married solicitor Ethnic background / nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 34
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Emma - Interview 10

    Emma was diagnosed with CIN3 in 2008, aged 27, and treated by LLETZ under general anaesthetic. She found waiting for treatment extremely stressful and found the Jo's Trust website helpful and supportive.

  • Background

    Emma is an engaged full-time mother Ethnic background / nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 29
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Michelle - Interview 11

    Michelle was diagnosed with CIN3 in 2008, at the age of 30, and treated by cone biopsy. Until her diagnosis, she was unsure whether she had CIN3 or early stage cancer, making this an extremely worrying time for her and her family.

  • Background

    Michelle is a married self-employed recruitment director with a young daughter Ethnic background / nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Debbie - Interview 12

    Debbie was diagnosed with CIN3 three times, firstly when she was 24 and most recently in 2009, aged 36. She has been treated by LLETZ twice but was unsure what treatment she was given the third time, and would have liked more information about it.

  • Background

    Debbie is a married airline crew member Ethnic background / nationality: White British

  • Age at interview 36
  • Sex/Gender Female