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Interview 02

Thinks that in Britain sex is still associated with sin and that people do not talk about it. (Played by an actor)

  • Background

    Holds a science degree and works full time. At time of interview she has been in a long-standing relationship for the past five years. (Played by an actor)

  • Age at interview 23
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 01

    She does not believe in sex before marriage.

  • Background

    Black African woman who lives with her mother, brother and sisters in the inner city. She has a university degree and described herself as being brought up in a loving...

  • Age at interview 23
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 33

    Testicular cancer (teratoma) and secondary tumours diagnosed in 1994. Orchidectomy and 5 cycles of chemotherapy. In February 1995 major surgery to remove a secondary tumour in the abdomen, near to the spine.

  • Background

    Student nurse; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 21
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 32

    Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours; no more treatment but regular monitoring (surveillance).

  • Background

    IT engineer; single.

  • Age at interview 21
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 31

    He was diagnosed with malignant ependynoma in 1994. Treatment consisted of chemotherapy followed by six weeks of radiotherapy to the head and spine. It happened eleven years ago.

  • Background

    Single, no children; shares a house with a friend; works as an administrator. Ethnic Background: White

  • Age at interview 24
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 16

    Diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma in 2004. Treatment chemotherapy and, one intra-thecal chemotherapy. Stayed in hospital for the duration of his treatment; nine week. Currently in remission.

  • Background

    Single, no children; lives with parents worked as a welder before diagnosis. He now works in the same company but doing less heavy work.

  • Age at interview 23
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 15

    Diagnosed in 2003 with ganglio neuroblastoma. Treatment: surgery. Does not need further treatment but has regular catecholamine tests every three months and CT scans every six months.

  • Background

    Dance teacher; single; no children; lives at home with her parents and siblings. Plans to do an MSc in dance therapy and wants to work with oncology patients.

  • Age at interview 22
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 14

    Diagnosed in 1998 with two brain tumours (germanomas). Treatments: surgery (biopsy, craniotomy, shunt fitted, replacement of valve to shunt). Thirty radiotherapy sessions. Lifelong hormone replacement therapy. In remission.

  • Background

    Works as a volunteer administration assistant. Single; lives at home with mother, father and older brother.

  • Age at interview 21
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 13

    Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 1997. Treatment: six months chemotherapy; surgery to remove the tumour and have a metal knee put in and a lengthy period of physiotherapy. Cured.

  • Background

    Solicitor. Since her knee replacement has carried on ski-ing and horse-riding and ran the Race for Life in 2000. Fills her spare time with lots of swimming, cycling, yoga and...

  • Age at interview 24
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 12

    Diagnosed in 2003 with a brain tumour (ependynoma). Treatment was surgery that completely removed the tumour, and 30 sessions of radiotherapy. In remission and under no medications.

  • Background

    Student, lives with mother, father and two younger sisters.

  • Age at interview 16
  • Sex/Gender Female