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Interview 54

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 56

    Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1997, followed by lobectomy (removal of lower and middle lobes of right lung). In 1999 recurrence in right upper lobe, treated with radiotherapy.

  • Background

    Publican (retired), married, no children.

  • Age at interview 75
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Deirdre - Interview 58

    Deirdre was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia eighteen years ago after developing swollen lymph glands in her neck. She was on watch and wait for three years and has had two courses of oral chemotherapy since. She is currently very well.

  • Background

    Deirdre is a farmer’s wife. She is married with three adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 72
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 60

    Diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in 1992 after finding a lump in his armpit. Treated with surgery and radiotherapy. Recurrence treated with chemotherapy and autologous and allogenic stem cell transplants. In remission.

  • Background

    Professional pilot, married with one child aged 7. Ethnic Background: White English.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 61

    Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1997. Colposcopy and laser treatment given initially. From Cone Biopsy initial diagnosis stage 1A1. Six months after treatment, test results re-examined which showed stage of tumour more developed than first thought. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Ovaries not removed.

  • Background

    Housewife; married, 1 child.

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 63

    She was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after developing tiredness, aches and pains and weight loss. She was treated with interferon then moved to Glivec (imatinib). Her disease is stable but she regrets that treatment has caused infertility.

  • Background

    She is a Human Resources Consultant. She is married with no children. Ethnic Background: Asian.

  • Age at interview 40
  • Sex/Gender Female