Profiles

Here, you can find any of the interviews on this site.



Interview OV03

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1996 following abdominal swelling and pain, and depression. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Nurse; married, 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV02

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following abdominal bloating, altered bowel habits, weight loss and vaginal bleeding. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    University lecturer; widowed, 4 adult children.

  • Age at interview 64
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV01

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1992 following abdominal pain. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and chemotherapy. Recurrences treated with further chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Bowel surgery needed to treat blockages.

  • Background

    Retired school & university librarian; married, 2 adult children.

  • Age at interview 63
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 31

    Abnormal smear in 1987. Repeat smear normal. In 1992 abnormal smear, referred for colposcopy and diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN3). Treatment given; cone biopsy. Abnormal smear in 1997. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells and treated with diathermy loop excision. Yearly smears since 1998 all normal.

  • Background

    School supervisor; married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 30

    Abnormal smears and colposcopy examinations 1993-1995. Laser treatment given in 1995 (day patient). No recurrence.

  • Background

    Buyer; married, no children.

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 29

    Abnormal smear in 2000, referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision. No recurrence.

  • Background

    Buyers Assistant; married, no children.

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 28

    Normal smear test results.

  • Background

    Teacher; married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 34
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 27

    Abnormal smear in 1985. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN3). Treatment given; cone biopsy. Normal smear tests for seven years. Abnormal smear in 1992. Diagnosed with mild dyskariosis. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision (Inpatient). Several inadequate smear tests until July 2001 when laser treatment was given.

  • Background

    Office Manager; married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 42
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 26

    Abnormal smear in 1996. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (borderline). No treatment give. Abnormal smears between 1996-2001. Referred to colposcopy clinic a further two times. No treatment given. Normal smear test result in 2001.

  • Background

    Sales Supervisor; separated at time of interview, separate now, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 40
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 25

    Abnormal smear in 2001, referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision. No recurrence.

  • Background

    Professional, married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 56
  • Sex/Gender Female