Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1996, under went surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

• Bowel (colorectal) cancer profiles: 3–5 years since diagnosis

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1976, under went surgery and a permanent colostomy.

• Bowel (colorectal) cancer profiles: Over 5 years since diagnosis

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1990. Had surgery and two bowel resections.

• Bowel (colorectal) cancer profiles: Over 5 years since diagnosis

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1993, underwent surgery.

• Bowel (colorectal) cancer profiles: Over 5 years since diagnosis

Diagnosed with colerectal cancer and secondary cancer of the liver 1999, chemotherapy given.

• Bowel (colorectal) cancer profiles: Less than 3 years since diagnosis

Diagnosed with early stage cervical cancer in 1998. Cone Biopsy. No recurrence.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) in 1999' Large loop excision. Total hysterectomy plus ovaries removed as a precautionary measure in 2001.

Diagnosed in 2002. Treatment - 4 chemotherapy sessions alongside 20 radiotherapy sessions on the pelvis and 25 sessions on the para-aortic area. Followed by 19 hours selectron (internal radiotherapy). Total pelvic exenteration - June 2003.

In June 2003 lung cancer was suspected after a routine scan, but for various reasons he decided not to have any treatment. After the interview it turned out that he did not in fact have lung cancer, so this further justified his decision.

Diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2003, and had diathermy resection to open an airway on 15th August. This operation was followed by radiotherapy.