Profiles

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Interview 91

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B squamous cell) in 1994. Radical Trachelectomy (first woman in UK to have a Radical Trachelectomy). 2 successful pregnancies after treatment.

  • Background

    Housewife/part time student; married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 39
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 93

    Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1991 after finding a swollen lymph gland. Given oral chemotherapy then radiotherapy. Recurrence in 1994 treated with chemotherapy (CHOP). Second recurrence in 2005 treated with radiotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired from Royal Navy, married with two adult children. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 84
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Tim - Interview 94

    Tim was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996. He had a mastectomy, radiotherapy and tamoxifen for 7 years. The radiotherapy caused some burning of the skin and he developed a wound infection that cleared with antibiotics.

  • Background

    Tim is a retired oil company executive. He is married and has 2 adult children. Ethnic Background: White British (English).

  • Age at interview 73
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Ian - Interview 97

    A period of stress and tiredness led to a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Treatment included chemotherapy, total body irradiation and autologous stem cell transplant. He is in remission.

  • Background

    Ian became an occupational therapist after retiring from the police. He is married and has two children aged 16 & 14. Ethnic Background: White Welsh.

  • Age at interview 43
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 98

    Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 1992 following a persistent sore throat that did not respond to antibiotics. Initial chemotherapy treatment did not work but further chemotherapy put him into remission.

  • Background

    Retired surveyor, married with 4 adult children and two adult stepchildren. Ethnic Background: White British.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Michael - Interview 99

    Michael was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Had a mastectomy and 11-12 lymph nodes removed, followed by radiotherapy and tamoxifen. Found another lump in 2008 which was also breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy, followed again by radiotherapy and Arimadex

  • Background

    Michael is a retired medical technician. He is married and has 2 adult children. Ethnic Background: White British (English/Irish).

  • Age at interview 67
  • Sex/Gender Male