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• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC03 >> She felt she wasn't given any support by the health professionals when she was given her diagnosis.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy planned.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC05 >> The insensitivity shown to her by a doctor on her first visit to the cancer clinic affected her emotionally.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) in 2001. After examination under anaesthetic (EUA) a hysterectomy was not possible. Radio-chemotherapy planned.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC03 >> Comments that patients should be given more information by their doctors.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy planned.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> She felt well-supported by her GP and consultant.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and given a poor chance of survival in 1992. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC10 >> She comments that doctors should address their patients fears about ailments following treatment for cancer.

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 31-38 >> Interview CC10 >> She felt that consultants should be able to be friendly but was made uncomfortable by personal comments made by the consultant.

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 31-38 >> Interview CC12 >> She would have preferred her doctor to have told her her diagnosis in a straightforward manner.

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

• 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 CC20 >> She felt reassured by the way her doctor communicated with her.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1991. Internal Radiotherapy followed by External Radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC16 >> She suggests positive thinking, believing the diagnosis that doctors give and recognising that people do survive cancer.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC19 >> She explains how she felt when her doctor did not realise that she had understood her diagnosis.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer in 2001. Radio-chemotherapy (chemotherapy- cisplatin given one day a week) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (11 hours). Cryo-ovarian preservation operation before treatment started.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> Her decision to have a trachelectomy was helped by the positive communication with her medical team.

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 CC08 >> Not being given an explanation for why she needed to sign a form caused her unnecessary distress.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in1996. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> Her medical team's attitude helped her feel positive during her recovery in hospital.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> She asked her doctors questions about the side effects of treatments.

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

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Talking to doctors

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC06 >> She encourages women to ask their doctors questions and to take a friend or relative to appointments.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage1B) in 1991. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), followed by Internal Radiotherapy. Radical hysterectomy after radiotherapy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC12 >> She advises asking to be referred to a specialist if you're not happy with what your doctor is telling you.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC06 >> She advises questioning doctors about symptoms or treatment if you have doubts about the advice being offered.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage1B) in 1991. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), followed by Internal Radiotherapy. Radical hysterectomy after radiotherapy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.