Interview 53
Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 in the course of infertility treatment. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.
Civil servant, married, no children.
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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.
Retired school & university librarian; married, 2 adult children.
Interview 55
Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1989, followed by lobectomy (removal of lobe of left lung).
Joiner (retired), married, 3 children.
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.
Publican (retired), married, no children.
Interview 57
Diagnosed with colorectal cancer 1985 under went surgery, permanent colostomy and radiotherapy.
No details given.
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.
Deirdre is a farmer’s wife. She is married with three adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.
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.
Professional pilot, married with one child aged 7. Ethnic Background: White English.
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.
Housewife; married, 1 child.
Interview 62
Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and given a poor chance of survival in 1992. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.
Flight Attendant; cohabiting, no children.
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.
She is a Human Resources Consultant. She is married with no children. Ethnic Background: Asian.