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Interview OV38

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal aches and pains. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Podiatrist; married; no children.

  • Age at interview 33
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV37

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal pain associated with gall bladder inflammation. Ovarian cyst found during investigations. Surgical removal of gall bladder combined with removal of both ovaries, followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired state registered chiropodist; widowed; one adult child.

  • Age at interview 80
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV36

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, tiredness and bloating. Treated with bowel surgery then surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with chemotherapy, accompanied by further bowel surgery.

  • Background

    Retired headmistress, married, one grown up child.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV11

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1994 following acute abdominal pain. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Medical Receptionist; married; no children.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV10

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following an abdominal ache. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired finance clerk; married; 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV09

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired estate agent; married, 1 daughter and 3 stepsons.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV08

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 as a result of an abnormal cervical smear test. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Professional artist and teacher; married, 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV07

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following digestive problems. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy. Recurrence treated with further chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired sales manager; married; no children.

  • Age at interview 50
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV06

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1991 following night sweats. Treated by surgical removal of the affected ovary followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Complementary therapist; single; no children.

  • Age at interview 47
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV05

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 after finding a lump in her abdomen, accompanied by vague abdominal symptoms. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Charity worker; married, no children.

  • Age at interview 44
  • Sex/Gender Female