Interview 41
Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1998. No secondary tumours found, but 10 treatments of radiotherapy over three weeks to prevent recurrence.
Machine tool operator; married, 2 children.
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Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 1998. No secondary tumours found, but 10 treatments of radiotherapy over three weeks to prevent recurrence.
Machine tool operator; married, 2 children.
Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 1997. Orchidectomy, followed by active monitoring (surveillance). Then secondary tumour found in the spermatic cord. Surgery to remove the tumour and 4 cycles of chemotherapy, each cycle with 7 days in hospital and 14 days at home.
Professional; married, no children.
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.
Baker; divorced, no children.
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.
System and Support Manager; married, 4 children.
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.
Mike an NHS manager and registered nurse, married with 3 children. Ethnic background’ White British.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, hormone treatment and external beam radiation for bone metasteses.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, hormone treatment and external beam radiation for bone metasteses.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1994, TURP 1995, external beam radiation 1995, hormone treatment 1998, cryosurgery 2000.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1994, TURP 1995, external beam radiation 1995, hormone treatment 1998, cryosurgery 2000.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, hormones, orchidectomy 1999, cryosurgery 2000.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, hormones, orchidectomy 1999, cryosurgery 2000.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, cryosurgery 2000, with some hormones.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 1999, cryosurgery 2000, with some hormones.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 2000, watchful waiting.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer 2000, watchful waiting.