Interview 04
Arthur W. Frank, diagnosed testicular cancer (seminoma) in October 1985. Orchidectomy followed by chemotherapy for secondary abdominal tumours. Author.
University professor; married, 2 children.
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Interview 03
Testicular cancer (teratoma) diagnosed in 1996; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours; three cycles of chemotherapy (each cycle over three weeks with three days in hospital) to prevent recurrence.
Retired electrician’s mate; married, no children.
Interview 02
Testicular cancer (seminoma) diagnosed in 2001; orchidectomy. No evidence of secondary tumours, though some concern about one small gland. Radiotherapy planned (8 treatments) to prevent recurrence.
Own business; married, 2 adult children.
Interview 01
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999, prostatectomy in 1999.
Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1999, prostatectomy in 1999.
Interview CH10
Their son was diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries, ASD, VSD, Atrial Isomerism and Pulmonary Stenosis. He has Dextro cardia and Bronchial Isomerism. Treatment: none given yet, surgery planned for when their son is older. Current medication: ventolin & flixotide for asthma.
Baby’s Age at interview: 21 months. Diagnosed during pregnancy (20 weeks). Marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Health & Social Care Consultant, Father-IT Consultant. Parents have one older child. Family live within...
Interview CH09
Their son was diagnosed with Coarctation of the Aorta, PDA, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Hypoplastic Aortic Arch, VSD, Mitral Stenosis and Pulmonary Hypertension. Treatment: Surgery at 3 weeks old, mitral valve replacement at 2.5 years. 2 cardiac catheterisations at 2 yrs and at 3 yrs. Further mitral valve replacement planned. Current medication: warfarin.
Diagnosed at 3 weeks old. Parents marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Part time Secretary, Father-Bank Manager. Other children: one older child. The family do not live close by to a specialist...
Interview CH08
Daniel was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia, Hypoplastic Right Ventricle, VSD and Transposition of the Great Arteries. Treatment: cardiac catheter at 24 hrs old, banding operation at 2 weeks old, followed by 1st stage Fontan at 10 months old. Further catheters and surgery planned. Current medication: warfarin.
Diagnosed during pregnancy (20 weeks). Parents marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Full time Mum, Father-Retail Manager. Other children: one younger child. The family live close by to a specialist hospital.
Interview CH07
Felix was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Ventricle, VSD, Mitral Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia, Right Atrial Isomerism, aorta arising from the right ventricle, TAPVD and Bilateral Superior Vena Cava and no spleen. Treatment: modified BT shunt (6 days old) open heart surgery (3 months and 6 months), 1st stage Fontan (10 months). Further surgery planned. Current medication: warfarin, enanapril, frusemide, penicillin.
Diagnosed during pregnancy (32 weeks). Parents marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Civil Servant, Father-Police Officer. Other children: two older children and a younger sister. The family live close by to a...
Interview CH06
Their daughter was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome, Tricuspid Valve, Coarctation of the Aorta, Transposition of the Great Arteries. Treatment: A banding operation at 22 hrs old, repeated at 1 week old. A cardiac catheter at 10 months and a CP shunt at 1 yr. Further palliative operations planned. Current medication: Phenoxybenzamine Hydrochloride.
Baby’s ago at interview: 15 months. Diagnosed during pregnancy (20 weeks). Parents marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Full time Mum, Father-Postman. Other children: one older child. The family live close by...
Interview CH05
Joe was diagnosed with Di-George Syndrome and Tetralogy of Fallots. Treatment: one operation at 3 weeks old, 10 months and at 18 months old. Current medication: none.
Diagnosed at 6 hours old. Parents marital status: Separated. Occupation: Mother-Student. Other children: one older child. Family live close by to a specialist hospital.