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John talks about caring for his younger son Tim, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia whilst he was at university age 20. Tim returned to the family home where the family could offer him care and support. Tim died when the leukaemia returned a second time.
John is an HR consultant. He is married and has two adult children Ethnic background: White British
Janet was able to fit her work around supporting and caring for her wife Chris, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in May 2008. Chris died in February 2010, and Janet is currently struggling to come to terms with her loss.
Janet is a self-employed classical musician and conductor. Janet was married to Chris for 3 and a half years. Ethnic background: White British
Linda has been diagnosed with a rare cancer and Brian supports her cancer journey by attending hospital appointments and support groups with her, and also helping around the house. Brian enjoys running; it is a time for taking care of himself and for reflection.
Brian is retired from his job as cabin services director for a national airline. He is married to Linda and they have no children. Ethnic background: White British
David was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer, 7 years ago and is currently undergoing further treatment. Lesley finds caring very emotionally draining. She sees her role as helping David to control his disease.
Lesley has been married to David for 19 years. She has two adult children and two adult stepchildren. Lesley is a self-employed teacher. Ethnic background: White British
Peter's friend Jill was diagnosed with breast cancer. Peter moved in and cared for her. Jill was struggling with the side effects of chemotherapy and eventually killed herself.
Peter is retired. He is divorced with adult children. Ethnicity: White British
Susan's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1998 when she was 86 years old. Susan cared for her mother at home after she was involved in a car accident and it was apparent that she was becoming unable to cope alone.
Susan is a retired air stewardess. Susan is married with three adult children. Ethnic background: White British
Ten years ago David's father was diagnosed with lung cancer and he died three years later. David now works voluntarily for several national cancer organisations and charities representing carer and patient perspectives.
David is married with one grown up child. He is a retired research consultant and volunteers for several national cancer organisations and charities. Ethnic background: White British
Heather cared for her husband who had pulmonary fibrosis. Heather talks of her role as a carer and also the need for some activities to help relieve the stress of being a carer.
Heather is a retired GP practice manager. She is a widow and has two adult children. Ethnic background: White British
John's wife Joyce was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2001 and died 7 months later. John describes how during this time they spent a lot of time together seeing family and friends.
John is a widower and has four adult children. He is a retired marketing manager. Ethnic background: White British
Mary describes how her husband died shortly after being admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of cancer. Mary talks about learning to run the finances of the home and to live each day as it comes.
Mary is a retired teacher and an artist. She is a widow with two adult children. Ethnic background: White British
