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Interview OV23

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal swelling. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy, complicated by kidney problems.

  • Background

    Teacher, married, two adult children.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV22

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 after finding a lump in her abdomen. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Sales office supervisor, married, one adult child.

  • Age at interview 59
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV21

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996 following weight loss, abdominal bloating, lighter periods and tiredness. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy for recurrences caused kidney failure and immunological shock.

  • Background

    Retired teacher, married, two adult children.

  • Age at interview 46
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV20

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following abdominal pain and bloating, painful sex and bleeding afterwards. Treated by surgical removal of tumour, chemotherapy, then removal of ovaries and womb and more chemotherapy. Further surgery to repair a hernia.

  • Background

    Mother, married, one child.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV19

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following diarrhoea, pain, weight loss and vaginal discharge. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Hospital theatre sister, divorced, one adult child.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV18

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following investigations for infertility. Treated by surgical removal of affected ovary followed by chemotherapy. Diagnosis revised as 'borderline' and further treatment aborted in preference for regular monitoring.

  • Background

    Doctoral student, married, two children.

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV17

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following breathing and bladder problems, weight gain and bloating, and changed bowel habits. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries and abdominal fluid, chemotherapy, then hysterectomy and further chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired special needs coordinator teacher; married; 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV16

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following constipation, pain and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of both ovaries (previously hysterectomised) followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Housewife; married; one adult child.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV12

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal swelling and frequent urination. Treated with three cycles of chemotherapy followed by debulking surgery and six further cycles of chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Special needs teacher; living with partner; no children.

  • Age at interview 49
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV15

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following frequent urination and feeling that all was not well. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Citizens Advice Bureau advisor; married; 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 55
  • Sex/Gender Female