Profiles

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Interview 39

In 1996, a lump was found at top of one leg. A biopsy of the lump led to a diagnosis of testicular cancer (seminoma). Chemotherapy for three months. Had 4 days in hospital for each cycle of chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Baker; divorced, no children.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 38

    Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No secondary tumours found, but one session of just one hour of chemotherapy as an outpatient to prevent recurrence.

  • Background

    System and Support Manager; married, 4 children.

  • Age at interview 42
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Mike

    In 2006, following a series of tests, Mike was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In April 2007 he had a radical nerve-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

  • Background

    Mike an NHS manager and registered nurse, married with 3 children. Ethnic background’ White British.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 27

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, hormone treatment and external beam radiation for bone metasteses.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, hormone treatment and external beam radiation for bone metasteses.

  • Age at interview 58
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 52

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1994, TURP 1995, external beam radiation 1995, hormone treatment 1998, cryosurgery 2000.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1994, TURP 1995, external beam radiation 1995, hormone treatment 1998, cryosurgery 2000.

  • Age at interview 72
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 51

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, hormones, orchidectomy 1999, cryosurgery 2000.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, hormones, orchidectomy 1999, cryosurgery 2000.

  • Age at interview 72
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 50

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, cryosurgery 2000, with some hormones.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, cryosurgery 2000, with some hormones.

  • Age at interview 72
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 49

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 2000, watchful waiting.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 2000, watchful waiting.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 48

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, brachytherapy 1999, short hormone treatment.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, brachytherapy 1999, short hormone treatment.

  • Age at interview 68
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 47

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1992, TURPs in 1992 and 1998, external beam radiation, hormone treatment, chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1992, TURPs in 1992 and 1998, external beam radiation, hormone treatment, chemotherapy.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Male