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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 >> Describes her initial feelings and explains that things got better once tests and plans for treatments began.

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 CC05 >> Describes her feelings when she was told her cancer had been found to be more advanced than initially thought.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC09 >> Describes the time between her diagnosis and treatment as the most peaceful time in her life.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1996. External Radiotherapy (22 sessions) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (30 hours).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC07 >> She describes how she has found complementary approaches useful in coping with her 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 >> 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 CC08 >> She didn't want to accept her diagnosis and felt angry because she had gone for regular smears.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC09 >> She advises accepting the support of others.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1996. External Radiotherapy (22 sessions) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (30 hours).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC10 >> Explains that five years after her treatment she found it hard not being able to have a second child and describes how she coped with her feelings.

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 >> Explains that having check-ups has got easier with time.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC13 >> She wanted to start treatment as quickly as possible and it wasn't until after her operation that she felt the impact of her diagnosis.

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 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> She explains how she has learnt to cope with long term bowel problems following radiotherapy.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> Describes how over the years she has come to terms with not being able to have children.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> Comments that radiotherapy did not have any negative effect on her sex life.

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 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 30 & under >> Interview CC15 >> She experienced difficulties rebuilding her sex life after radio-chemotherapy before it was restored to normal.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer with spread towards stomach and bladder in 2000. Radio-chemotherapy (chemotherapy- cisplatin given one day a week) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (21 hours).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC15 >> She explains that she felt happy during internal radiotherapy.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer with spread towards stomach and bladder in 2000. Radio-chemotherapy (chemotherapy- cisplatin given one day a week) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (21 hours).

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC16 >> Explains that she finds it upsetting attending her check-up appointments which are held in the gynaecology department.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC17 >> She wanted to have another child and found it difficult when others didn't understand why she was so upset about losing her fertility.

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 30 & under >> Interview CC19 >> Explains how she feels different sexually four months after radio-chemotherapy.

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 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 39-44 >> Interview CC20 >> She experienced problems getting the right dosage of hormone replacement therapy for her premature menopause.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> Her feelings of sexuality were not changed by having a trachelectomy.

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 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> Explains that she was not worried prior to check-ups because she feels so well.

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