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Interview EP41

Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1994. Epilepsy is poorly controlled. Current medication' sodium valproate (Epilim) and topirimate (Topamax).

  • Background

    Civil servant; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 25
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview EP38

    Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1996, which is not controlled. Was prescribed phenytoin (Epanutin) and sodium valproate (Epilim) in the past. Current medication' lamotrigine (Lamictal) daily, and clobazam when needed.

  • Background

    Retired chartered accountant; married, 3 adult children.

  • Age at interview 80
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview EP37

    Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1968. Had neurosurgery in 1999 and has been seizure free since then, though still experiences auras. Current medication' sodium valproate (Epilim) and phenytoin (Epanutin).

  • Background

    NHS Clerical officer; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 43
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview EP36

    Diagnosed with epilepsy in 1998. Has tried sodium valproate (Epilim) and is currently taking lamotrigine (Lamictal), which has reduced the frequency and intensity of seizures but epilepsy is not controlled. Current medication' lamotrigine (Lamictal).

  • Background

    Part-time sales assistant; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 18
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 47

    Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, under went a mastectomy.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998, under went a mastectomy.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 46

    Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, under went a mastectomy.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, under went a mastectomy.

  • Age at interview 45
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 45

    Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, had a bilateral mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, had a bilateral mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen.

  • Age at interview 70
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 44

    Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. Under went a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997. Under went a lumpectomy and was given chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

  • Age at interview 34
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 43

    A malignant lump was found and she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1982, underwent a mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen. In 1996 another malignant lump was found and she under went a further mastectomy. The Tamoxifen was continued.

  • Background

    A malignant lump was found and she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1982, underwent a mastectomy and was given Tamoxifen. In 1996 another malignant lump was found and she...

  • Age at interview 68
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 42

    Diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 1997. Was given chemotherapy, a mastectomy with reconstruction, followed by radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

  • Background

    Diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 1997. Was given chemotherapy, a mastectomy with reconstruction, followed by radiotherapy and Tamoxifen.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female