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Interview OV45

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2001 following indigestion, abdominal pain and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with chemotherapy. Surgery to lungs and heart to prevent fluid build-up.

  • Background

    Company director; married; 3 adult children.

  • Age at interview 62
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV44

    Primary peritoneal cancer suspected in 2003 following abdominal pain, painful urination, and weight gain. Treated with chemotherapy. Surgery planned to remove ovaries, omentum and other organs as necessary, followed by more chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Married; one adult child.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV43

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following constipation, frequent urination, tiredness, diarrhoea, bloating, umbilical hernia, and breathing difficulties. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries as remaining tumour was inoperable, then chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired school teacher; married; no children.

  • Age at interview 62
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV42

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2003 following abdominal pain (diagnosed as gall stones) and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Social services care manager, divorced, three adult children.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV40

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2001 following urinary incontinence and abdominal bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Doctor’s receptionist, divorced, three children of which two adult.

  • Age at interview 43
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV39

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal pain, frequent urination, vaginal bleeding, fainting fit, and rash. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    University administrator; married; two children.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • 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