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• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC01 >> Explains why she changed her type of pain relief when she realised morphine was making her feel sick.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC01 >> Describes why she felt it important not to overdo things after her hysterectomy.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC04 >> Describes what it was like going back to work after her hysterectomy and suggests doing this gradually.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2001. Wertheim's hysterectomy. One ovary and 32 lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC04 >> Describes how she was affected by lymphoedema in her leg and that massage and support stocking s have helped.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2001. Wertheim's hysterectomy. One ovary and 32 lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC07 >> Describes her experiences prior to hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1994. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC07 >> She found Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust helpful to get advice about her ongoing post-operative pain.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1994. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC07 >> Her post-operative pain from her hysterectomy affected her ability to drive her car daily to work but a TENS unit has helped reduce her pain.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1994. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC07 >> Describes how her emotions were very up and down after her hysterectomy because of hormonal changes.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1994. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC10 >> The epidural effectively managed her pain after her hysterectomy and she was surprised by how quickly she recovered.

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.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC11 >> She found the Internet useful to find information about her planned hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphandectomy (lymph nodes removed).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC10 >> She experienced a change in how her bladder works after her hysterectomy.

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.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC11 >> Describes the pain she experienced after her hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphandectomy (lymph nodes removed).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC12 >> Describes her recovery in hospital after her hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) in 1996. Radical hysterectomy and 35 lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC12 >> She didn't find it painful when the drains were being removed.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) in 1996. Radical hysterectomy and 35 lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC17 >> She couldn't wear trousers for six months because of her lymphoedema.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 2 squamous cell) in 2001. Wertheim's hysterectomy. External Radiotherapy six weeks after her hysterectomy because cancer cells had escaped from one lymph node.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC13 >> Explains that her radiotherapy and hysterectomy had caused little difference to her sex life.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2000. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), six weeks after her hysterectomy because cancer cells were found in one lymph node.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC13 >> Explains how she relied on her consultant to help her decide whether to have her ovaries removed during her hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2000. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), six weeks after her hysterectomy because cancer cells were found in one lymph node.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC13 >> Describes the bladder problems she had for one month after her hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2000. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), six weeks after her hysterectomy because cancer cells were found in one lymph node.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC18 >> Explains how she looked for extra information before making a decision to have a radical trachelectomy after she was offered it by her consultant.

Diagnosed with early stage cervical cancer in 1998. Undergoing fertility investigations at time of diagnosis. Radical Trachelectomy (first women in her region to have a Radical Trachelectomy).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> She explains how getting a second opinion led to her having a radical trachelectomy rather than a hysterectomy.

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.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC23 >> She describes how sex has been different after her hysterectomy and external radiotherapy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2001. Wertheim's hysterectomy, followed by external radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> She explains that she experiences less intense orgasms after her hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> Describes the problems she had with her bladder after her hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> Describes an episode where she had problems with her pain relief after her hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> She would have liked more information about how her hysterectomy would affect her sex life.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC16 >> Describes how losing her fertility because of her hysterectomy has led to her feeling less of a woman.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2000. Miscarriage during time of tests and investigations. Radical hysterectomy and 28 lymph nodes removed.